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Hi, Is Trading & Investing in stocks banned for software engineers in JP Morgan? What about Mutual Funds, are they restricted/monitored ? Can we trade in Futures & Options ? If not equity stocks, can we trade in commodity exchange? Or maybe Forex exchange? Or Cryptos? Just want to know the boundaries of trading & investment and work accordingly! What are your experiences?
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Reminds me of Berkshire Hathaway. Just do what they did and you’ll be alright.
Don’t sleep on textiles either
My answer doesn’t exactly conform to your question but..
Nowadays in Asia there’s a big societal problem with SMEs not having “heirs.”
What I’m seeing (I’m based out of Tokyo) in China and Japan is companies is small-mid size PE funds, tech companies, and wealthy entrepreneurs buying these SMEs and doing rollups, while simultaneously integrating new tech to bring down operating costs.
This might be a good approach for you if you can find the right dealflow
That’s interesting, I didn’t realize those rules applied in Japan. I know China’s laws are very anti-foreigner for tech related companies.
Sort of a digression but I’m aware that there are similar rules in Singapore with non-citizens starting companies. These loophole there is you can have local agents (usually law firms) sign on as non-operating, non-owner board members which is enough to meet the incorporation criteria.
Perhaps something similar is available in Japan, where an outside non-operating/non-owner partner will qualify the purchasing entity as legal?
It’s great that you want to invest in other businesses! I’ve been part of some bought through fsbo or https://www.bizsale.com/ before, and have helped a business broker build out some of the documentation for assessing companies as well as an overview of the performance of the business.
There’s great opportunities to even help bring new life to stagnant businesses, and to share financial forecasting for the prospective buyer.
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You might want to start with a business you know before moving on to businesses you don’t know. Valuations can vary, as can the need for a competent GM (and their salary), by industry and even sub industry.
Look at businesses or industries you have worked in before or have connections with. The best way to find out who is selling is through networking.
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