DUKE, a prominent individual investor, said that, assuming the inflationary environment will continue, “now is a better time to start investing in stocks than in previous eras.” Discussing his book, he also expressed the view that a return to deflation is unlikely.
As the Nikkei Stock Average continues to set new highs, some people are preparing to make their debut as individual investors. Prominent investor DUKE said that now is an appropriate time to start investing in stocks. The interview is the second installment of the “Become a Millionaire Through Stock Investing” series and also touches on a book released on 28 August.
DUKE expressed the view that if the inflationary environment continues, companies will find it easier to secure sales and margins as prices rise. He urged readers who remain strongly influenced by their experience of the deflationary era to consider future market trends based on the available evidence. He also stated that, assuming inflation will continue, it is appropriate to start investing in stocks. The interview concluded with the observation that investors should view investment as a contest of probabilities, taking into account the possibility that stock prices will remain at high levels and that deflation could return.
This article focuses on the author's views, presenting his perspective on the timing of equity investment while assessing the possibility of a return to deflation as low. Alongside discussion of the book “What Beginner Investors Should Do in Their ‘First 100 Days’: Lessons from the Investor Who Created 17 Millionaires,” it explains how beginners should assess the factors they need to consider.