GameStop’s Surge Makes Japanese Peer Seem Like a Bargain

GameStop’s Surge Makes Japanese Peer Seem Like a Bargain

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The video discusses Japan's enduring interest in physical media, highlighting Geo Holdings as a key player in this market. It compares Geo Holdings to GameStop and Blockbuster, noting its involvement in game sales and movie rentals. The video also explores investment opportunities in Japan, emphasizing the country's favorable fundamentals and valuations. It contrasts this with the U.S. market, where valuations are often disconnected from fundamentals. Additionally, the video addresses challenges in the Japanese stock market, such as the difficulty of short selling and the limited options market.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of media does Japan still have a strong preference for?

Digital media

Physical media

Online gaming

Streaming services

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Geo Holdings is compared to which two companies?

Sony and Nintendo

Walmart and Target

GameStop and Blockbuster

Amazon and Netflix

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the market valuations in Japan described compared to the US?

More expensive

Similar

Cheaper

Unpredictable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes investing in Japan different from the US according to the transcript?

Lack of popular options market

More volatile market

Higher interest rates

Easier short selling

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge for investors looking to short sell in Japan?

Strict government regulations

Lack of a market for options

Limited stock availability

High transaction fees