This article introduces, based on an interview with Y, a method of forming investment themes by combining news and market data, as an example of how to use the Nikkei Online Edition.
Y, who has approximately 8 years of experience investing in equities, says they mainly read articles on the front and general-news pages of the morning and evening editions, and understand the differences between information in companies' announcements and information obtained through reporting. The Nikkei Online Edition also carries many comments from corporate leaders, and reporting provides information that cannot be researched independently.
After reading articles about companies' initiatives, readers research a company of interest's position within its industry and related news, continuously gather information and develop hypotheses. Y believes that considering the background and structure of news leads to better investment decisions.
As part of the Nikkei Online Edition's features, Y routinely checks Global Markets, which provides an overview of indicators and charts for share prices, foreign exchange and interest rates. By comparing movements in the Nikkei 225, REITs and semiconductor indexes, Y identifies trading themes currently attracting attention. The contribution heat map in Global Markets is used to check the magnitude of industry movements and individual stock performance.
Y currently invests mainly in AI-related and high-dividend stocks. When the AI market is gaining momentum, funds are shifted toward AI-related stocks; when the outlook is judged bearish, the portfolio is tilted toward high-dividend stocks.