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 context of Nintendo's market struggles?

How did the individual from Media Create start collecting sales data?

What kind of data does Media Create provide to hedge funds?

Why is the data provided by Media Create considered valuable for investors?

What challenges do retail investors face when accessing Media Create's data?