Hedge Funds Turn to Unknown Guru for Data on Nintendo

The video discusses Media Create, a small company providing Japanese weekly sales data, which has been crucial for hedge funds predicting Nintendo's market struggles. The founder, a 63-year-old man, started by cold calling video game stores 25 years ago. Now, his research shop serves over two dozen hedge funds globally. The data, available online in Japanese, is used by retail investors to anticipate market trends. The video highlights the unique character of the founder and the impact of his work.

What role did Media Create play in the market dynamics of Nintendo?

• They were a competitor to Nintendo.

• They developed games for Nintendo.

• They invested heavily in Nintendo stocks.

• They provided sales data that helped predict Nintendo's struggles.

How did the founder of Media Create start his business?

• By investing in hedge funds.

• By cold calling video game stores for sales data.

• By developing video games.

• By opening a chain of bookstores.

What is a significant advantage of Media Create's data for investors?

• It is endorsed by Nintendo.

• It includes global sales data.

• It is available before companies release their quarterly reports.

• It is more accurate than company reports.

Which of the following is true about Media Create's data?

• It is primarily used by video game developers.

• It is updated annually.

• It is available online for free, but only in Japanese.

• It is only available to hedge funds.

How can retail investors utilize Media Create's data?

• By collaborating with hedge funds.

• By attending Media Create's workshops.

• By purchasing it from Media Create.

• By translating it and incorporating it into their models.