🌎 Recommended for Beginners! 🇺🇸 What is the Real Appeal of Investing in US Stocks?

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🌎 Recommended for Beginners!

🇺🇸 What is the Real Appeal of Investing in US Stocks?

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Hello, this is Kattobei🙋‍♂️

If you are reading this article, you have likely become a bit more comfortable with investing and...

"Maybe I should try challenging myself with US stocks, not just Japanese stocks?"

You might be starting to think that way.

I also only bought Japanese stocks at first.

However, with over 10 years of investment experience, I gradually realized the appeal of US stocks,

and now I manage both Japanese and US stocks in a well-balanced way.

This time, I have summarized the real appeal of US stocks that I feel,

in an easy-to-understand way for those who are just starting out💡

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## ✅ Key Points of This Article

🔸 Reasons why US stocks are suitable for beginners

🔸 The unique appeal of US stocks compared to Japanese stocks

🔸 Benefits and points to note that I felt from actual operation

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## 🇺🇸 What are "US stocks" actually like?

"It seems like a high hurdle..."

"I'm worried because I don't know English..."

I often hear such voices.

Actually, I thought so too at first.

But when you try it, it's surprisingly simple.

We live in an era where you can buy US stocks in Japanese from a Japanese brokerage account.

You don't need any special knowledge or English skills✋

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## ✅ The Real Appeal of US Stocks as I See It

### 1. There are many "ultra-long-lived companies" that have lasted over 100 years

In the United States, there are many excellent companies that have been in business for over 100 years.

For example,

- Coca-Cola (founded in 1886)

- Johnson & Johnson (founded in 1886)

- P&G (founded in 1837)

Companies with such history continue to do business all over the world even today.

I feel that the fact that they have "lasted for so long" is the greatest proof of their reliability.

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### 2. There are many stocks with high dividend yields

It is said that US stocks have a higher awareness of shareholder returns than Japanese stocks.

In fact,

- Many companies pay "quarterly dividends" four times a year

- There are plenty of stable stocks with a 3-5% dividend yield

For someone like me who loves dividends, this alone is attractive enough 💰

Furthermore, there are companies that have continued to increase their dividends for decades.

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### 3. Overwhelming Economic Scale and Growth Potential

The United States is the world's largest economic power.

It is a market where investment money from all over the world gathers, such as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ.

Even if Japan's economy is stagnant,

"As long as the US economy continues to grow, assets can be protected"

I truly feel that serving as a safety net for risk diversification is a major benefit of US stocks.

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### 4. Surprisingly Comfortable! The Stress-Free Aspect of Not Receiving Mail

This is a minor point, but it is a very welcome one for me.

With Japanese stocks, you often receive a large amount of mail (shareholder newsletters, benefit guides, etc.) from the companies you buy.

Honestly, I don't have time to read them, and they just end up as paper waste...

However, with US stocks, you receive almost no mail.

Since everything is completed through the brokerage account's web interface, management is simple and stress-free.

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## ✅ Points to Note Based on My Experience

I've talked about the appeal of US stocks so far, but of course, there are points to note as well⚠️

❗ Exchange rate risk (asset value fluctuates with the yen's strength or weakness)

❗ Double taxation may occur on dividends and capital gains

❗ Night trading (the US market is open during the night to late night in Japan time)

That said, these are all things that can be dealt with once you understand how the system works.

Personally, I recommend:

- Not worrying too much about exchange rate risk by holding for the long term

- **Utilize NISA and tax-advantaged systems for tax planning**

- **Do not check stock prices too much at night** (not looking is the correct approach)

I feel that it is important to **continue without being too nervous** like this📝

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## ✅ Summary | It is safer to hold both Japanese and US stocks

Personally,

- Japanese stocks (high dividend/stable allocation)

- US stocks (growth/risk diversification allocation)

I manage both of these in a balanced way.

Rather than asking "which one is correct?", **holding both diversifies risk and expands opportunities**

I realize that this is the secret to continuing for a long time.

If you are interested in US stocks, please **try taking a step forward, even with a small amount**.

"It was surprisingly easy!"

"The dividends are great!"

That kind of realization is surely waiting for you too😊

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