The catastrophic earthquake/tsunami that has devastated Japan has shaken that nation to it’s core. We pray for the people of Japan and their recovery from this tragedy.
On a related note, news outlets in the United States are steadily reporting about companies with ties to Japan that will profit and those that will suffer losses as a result of the crisis. As an investment group, are we vultures to consider investing in the forecasted winners or philanthropic investors that are aiding in the reconstruction?
Uh, yeah, we look like vultures! Greedy and insensitive vultures!
Really??? Really people??? Well, I strongly beg to differ. None of us will ever make light of the on-going tragedies that plague this world of ours. From our own Hurricane Katrina to BP’s oil spill in the Gulf to Haiti’s earthquakes and mudslides. Unfortunately, we live in a world of perpetual devastation, albeit man-made or natural. But, I.T.S. is committed to helping those who are in a state of despair and will continue with our charitable and humanitarian efforts. That will always remain a constant in our agenda. However, as an investment group, we have to approach any given situation from a “business” perspective. For every tragedy comes restoration and cultivation. It would behoove us to not at least consider investing in companies that will be directly involved in the restoration and overall re-construction of all that was destroyed in Japan. Take into consideration the growing problem Japan is facing with the nuclear plants, specifically with the reactors leaking radiation into the ocean. As a result, Japan has had to evacuate thousands of people from their homes for fear of exposure. Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of shelter. There have been fires and explosions that have resulted in power shortages, factory closure, and contamination, to name a few, all of which are contributing to an overall crippling economy. Heck! They’ve even asked us for help (us being the “United States government” – now you know things are bad over there). Simply stated, there’s work to be done. Do you think we’re the only people thinking along those lines? Puleeze! Now, don’t get me wrong. While I think it’s advantageous to invest, I don’t think we’ll become rich as a result simply because amid all the tragedies that we’ve experienced for the past 3 years, most of these companies’ stocks have reached or will reach their peak. But, hey, we might as well take a closer look. On an unrelated note, well semi-related note, isn’t it compelling that in the face of all this devastation and deprivation there has been no reporting of looting or hostile behavior?
Cool! That’s a clever way of looking at it!
That’s really thinking out of the box. Thanks!
That’s not just the best answer. It’s the bestest answer!