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Former Japanese comedian gets second act as star investor
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Toshiya Imura’s fans say his ability to drill into financial statements separates him from other investors.
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TOKYO - Japan’s newest star investor has no car or hobbies and rarely eats out. But Toshiya Imura has turned an obsession for stock research into US$42 million (S$55.5 million) in returns, giving the former comedian an enthusiastic fan base and a chance to launch his own fund.
After years as an investor and stock market YouTuber, the 38-year-old had a break-out moment last year when he figured in regulatory filings as a large shareholder of coal producers Sumiseki Holdings and regional lender First Bank of Toyama.
