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Future Stocks: Our best ideas in Japan

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Future Stocks: Our best ideas in Japan

September 2024 / 3 min

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Thomas Patchett, Japanese Equity Specialist

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Investment specialist Thomas Patchett identifies three Japanese companies, Softbank, Rakuten and Eisai, as leaders in automation, digitalisation and healthcare, creating opportunities unsung by the market.

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Thomas is a Japanese Equity Specialist with responsibility for Japanese equity clients. Thomas maintains a close relationship with the Japanese Investment team, participating in stock discussions and portfolio meetings, as part of his specialist client service role. Prior to joining Baillie Gifford in 2015, he worked as a Private Banker at Barclays Wealth & Investment Management. Thomas graduated BSc (Hons) in Business Management from Kings College London and is also a CFA Charterholder.

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