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![MrSeymourDuck Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1650987012692885512.png) Mr. Seymour Duck 🦆 [@MrSeymourDuck](/creator/twitter/MrSeymourDuck) on x 1556 followers
Created: 2024-01-20 23:01:54 UTC

The top X trading companies in Japan, often called sogo shosha, are known for their diverse business portfolios.

1) Mitsubishi  - $MSBHF / 8058.T
2) Itochu - $ITOCY / 8001.T
3) Mitsui - $MITSY / 8031.T
4) Marubeni  - $MARUY / 8002.T
5) Sumitomo - $SSUMY / 8053.T

They are masters of diversification, driven by several factors:

History:
Post-WWII need: They diversified to rebuild and secure resources for a resource-scarce Japan.

Global reach: This scarcity led them to build vast networks and expertise across diverse industries.

Business benefits:
Market agility: Their diverse portfolio gives them insights into various trends and allows them to adapt quickly.

Resilience: They're less vulnerable to downturns in any single sector.

Synergy and power: Their networks and expertise create synergies and influence across industries.

Vertical control: Some sogo shosha even own and manage production or distribution stages, boosting control and efficiency.

This diversification makes them adaptable, resilient, and powerful global players, contributing significantly to Japan's economic success.

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GEUiwnQXcAAQ1U-.png)

XXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1748843321538085221/c:line.svg)

**Related Topics**
[asset allocation](/topic/asset-allocation)
[$ssumy](/topic/$ssumy)
[$8053t](/topic/$8053t)
[$maruy](/topic/$maruy)
[$8002t](/topic/$8002t)
[$mitsy](/topic/$mitsy)
[$8031t](/topic/$8031t)
[$itocy](/topic/$itocy)

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