Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 252 A small profit

"President, we have accomplished our mission. We have successfully purchased $200 billion worth of oil futures."

The next morning, Masato Takeshita received good news from Takamasa Yoshimoto.

All the funds prepared by Xinghai Investment have been used up completely.

“It’s very well done.”

The young man clapped his hands in affirmation, and then asked seriously, "Are all the purchases to be settled before mid-October?"

After the meeting, Masato Takeshita suddenly remembered.

During the Gulf War, the time when oil prices were most expensive was not when the war officially broke out.

This may be because everyone anticipates that oil prices will rise, so both financial capital and industrial countries that need oil purchase large quantities of oil in advance.

As a result, although oil prices rose, the peak was reached several months earlier.

Of course, before the war broke out, the final price of oil was still higher than in early August.

However, on the one hand, the time is too long, and on the other hand, the fluctuations are huge.

It is far better to go long directly on oil futures from mid-September to early October.

Not only can you make money and leave early, but you can also take care of your employees' lives.

Everyone can easily get through the two-month closure period.

After more than five months of lockdown, many people will have psychological problems.

“Yes, all bought between September 9 and October 20 this year.”

Futures are also divided into short selling and long selling.

But no matter which one it is, it’s all about expectations.

It is very similar to the nature of stocks.

Take the oil futures conducted by Xinghai Investment as an example.

Assume the current price is $25 per barrel.

Then the 200 billion yuan invested by Xinghai can buy 8 million barrels of oil.

If the price of oil rises to $9 a barrel from mid-September to early October.

Then Xinghai Investment can make $10 per barrel, a huge profit of $80 billion.

If the price rises to $45 a barrel, he could make a huge profit of $160 billion.

And so on.

on the contrary,

If the price of oil drops to $15 a barrel, Xinghai Investment will suffer a loss of $80 billion.

This way of financial management, where you make money when prices go up and lose money when prices go down, is the long position in futures trading.

As for short selling futures, it is the same as short selling stocks, both rely on borrowing.

For example, if I predict that oil prices will fall in October, then I can borrow 10 million barrels of oil from others at a price of US$25 a barrel.

After borrowing the money, I directly sold the oil.

In October, I will buy another 10 million tons of oil and return it to them.

If the price of oil was below $10 a barrel in October, then I would make money.

If the price was above $25, I would lose money.

In short, it’s all about playing with expectations.

"Very good. Next, pay attention to the emotions of your employees."

"If any bad signs appear, report to the psychologist in time."

Finance is the most profitable industry, but it is also a very stressful industry.

Many financial practitioners have serious psychological problems.

The later Hollywood movie "The Wolf of Wall Street" reflects this aspect.

Financial practitioners use various methods to vent the depression in their hearts.

"Don't worry, President. There will be absolutely no problems in this regard."

Employees of Xinghai Investment actually don’t feel that much pressure; they just feel bored.

Because of Masato Takeshita's presence, employees are rarely involved in decision-making and are naturally under less pressure.

In addition, the overall atmosphere of the company is also a very important aspect.

The working atmosphere at Xinghai Investment is very relaxed from top to bottom, so naturally everyone is not under that much pressure.

"Well, I trust you to do your job."

At this moment, the young man suddenly remembered that he had not asked a very important question.

“What’s our average transaction price?”

“An average of $27 a barrel.”

"Very good price, you can definitely make a lot of money."

……

One and a half months is a very short time.

Soon, it was September 9th.

The first day that Xinghai Investment officially delivered oil futures.

Masato Takeshita looked at Ryumasa Kamoto and asked seriously, "Have you adjusted your sleep schedule?"

"It's adjusted."

As early as half a month ago, Kamoto Takamasa began to force the employees of Xinghai Investment to live a reversed day and night life.

There is no way, oil trading centers are all in Europe and the United States.

If Japan wants to trade futures, it can only do so at night.

Masato Takeshita has been coming to Xinghai Investment almost every day recently, and he actually knows this.

He was just a little nervous and subconsciously wanted to confirm it again.

"Well, that's good, let's get started."

"Yes!"

Following the young man's order, the traders of Xinghai Investment began to conduct futures trading nervously and seriously.

Because Xinghai Investment has a large amount of capital, the smallest unit is 1000 lots, which is 10 barrels.

At its peak, the delivery volume could even reach an exaggerated 10 lots.

I don’t know whether it is an oil industry country or a financial capital country.

But it doesn't matter.

Whether you are an opponent or a teammate with Xinghai Investment, you can make money as long as you act in time.

Perhaps because the market was still in a crazy stage, the delivery process went very smoothly.

In just over ten days, all the oil was successfully delivered and cashed in at high prices.

Masato Takeshita stood behind his president and asked excitedly, "Is it settled?"

Kamoto Takamasa was also unable to remain calm. After confirming it several times, he said with a trembling voice.

"Yes, that's right. The average transaction price is $41 per barrel."

The average delivery price was US$41, which means that Xinghai Investment could earn US$14 per barrel, or a total of almost US$103 billion.

"good very good."

The young man was a little at a loss, but he quickly calmed down and gave the order.

"Have everyone sign a confidentiality agreement, and then we'll give out the bonuses tomorrow."

Playing with oil futures is a bit like making money from war, which is not a good thing.

Masato Takeshita didn't want to make it public, so he asked everyone to sign a confidentiality agreement and make a fortune in silence.

"Ah, is this the end? Without waiting for the war to break out?"

Kamoto Takashi's mind was full of questions, and he felt like he wanted more.

"No need, I have already fulfilled my expectations."

"Whether the market goes up or down in the future, it has nothing to do with Xinghai Investment."

Oil prices skyrocketed because everyone expected the outbreak of war.

But there are limits to such expectations.

Xinghai Investment can only make more money by short selling.

But short selling goes against the young man’s life principles, so he naturally cannot do that.

Unless Iraq suddenly explodes and engages in a tug-of-war with the US-led coalition, oil prices will start to rise again.

Unfortunately, Saddam simply does not have that ability.

Through the war, international capital soon discovered that Iraq was strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
Therefore, that was the day when the war broke out in the previous life.

Oil prices immediately plummeted by about 30%, falling directly from $45 to just over $30.

"clear."

Kamoto Takashi understood the subtext of his president and immediately left the office and began to arrange for everyone to sign a new confidentiality agreement.

"Hey, why do we need to sign a confidentiality agreement this time? What happened?"

"Well, I guess, maybe you don't want to be too conspicuous?"

"That makes sense. We don't lack investors at all."

The employees were talking about it, but they all had no objection to signing the confidentiality agreement. Since they were making a lot of money, it was normal to have more restrictions.

The previous relaxation made everyone feel uncomfortable.

Takashi Yoshimoto was busy, and Masato Takeshita was also busy.

He quickly dialed the number of Uno Noriyuki, the head of Industrial Bank's port area.

"I'm sorry to bother you so late. Uno-senpai, I'm Masato Takeshita."

"There's no such thing as disturbing or not disturbing, is there anything I can do for you, junior brother?"

"Please say."

When Uno Jiyuki found out that the call was from Masato Takeshita, he immediately sat up straight with a hint of humility in his tone.

Now the status between the two people has long been reversed.

Even Toyoshima Akio, the leader of the Waseda group at Industrial Bank, is now in a far lower position than Takeshita Masato.

The actions should naturally be respectful and ingratiating, even if the young man can't see it at all.

"Well, that's right."

"Xinghai Investment needs to pay out 2 billion yuan in bonuses at 60 pm tomorrow. I hope Industrial Bank can help deliver it."

The oil futures trading of Xinghai Investment is relatively simple, so the bonus is naturally not as high as that of trading Japanese stocks.

But even so, those who get less can still get more than 1000 million, which is enough to meet everyone's needs.

"It seems that Xinghai Investment has made a huge profit again."

"It's so enviable."

"If I were 10 years younger, I would definitely beg my junior to let me join."

Xinghai Investment frequently gives out bonuses, and each time it's tens of billions or even hundreds of billions.

Not to mention Uno Noriyuki, even Toyoshima Akio, the newly appointed vice president of Industrial Bank, was very envious.

Because although the leaders of large banks have great power, their salaries and bonuses are really not that high.

If you are a more honest person, your annual income may be less than 2000 million.

This is also a characteristic of Japanese companies, everyone's salary is relatively average.

"I just don't know what project my junior invested in."

"Well, probably oil futures."

“It just corresponds to the sudden closure period two months ago.”

Uno Jixing's mind was full of thoughts, but he did not show it at all, and his tone was as humble and respectful as at the beginning.

"The 60 billion will be delivered to Xinghai Investment at o'clock tomorrow afternoon, right?"

"Yes, I am. I am so sorry to trouble you again, Senior."

"No, this is what we should do."

After everything was confirmed, Uno Jiyuki immediately called the bank to report.

60 billion yen, only the headquarters has that much cash.

……

Only names and tools cannot be borrowed from others.

As before, Masato Takeshita personally distributed the bonuses to each employee.

"Thank you, President!"

"Everyone deserves it."

"Thank you, President Takeshita!"

"Well, it should be."

There were more than 100 people, and it took almost 2 hours to send the message.

Then, Takeshita Masato habitually nags: "The bank staff is in the small conference room."

"If you want to save money, you can just deposit it in there, it will be safer..."

"Also, the company will not arrange a dinner party today."

"Everyone, please buy whatever you want to eat."

"Compared to eating, everyone should prefer holidays, right?"

In response to the president's good-natured teasing, a few people who were more aware of the atmosphere shouted loudly.

"Yes, I prefer holidays."

"You don't like the holiday, you miss your wife, right?"

"Haha~"

With bursts of laughter, the entire Xinghai Investment was enveloped in an atmosphere of joy.

Everyone can't wait to go back home and let their parents or significant other witness their ability to make money.

Masato Takeshita also laughed out loud without any reservation.

Only when he felt it was about time did he put his hands down and get back to business.

"Okay, everyone, pause for a minute."

"Today is October 10nd."

"Then our vacation will be the rest of October."

"In November, I will go back to work."

Everyone was even happier when they heard that the holiday was so long.

"Wow, it's been almost a month."

"Great, now we can have fun."

"It's just right that I'm going to Hawaii with my daughter."

There is nothing better than taking a vacation with a huge bonus.

This time, everyone's smiles were even brighter, and the young man couldn't bear to interrupt them.

But if the delay continues, bank staff may have to work overtime.

He could only be cruel and suppress everyone's discussion with a loud voice.

"Okay, that's all I have to say."

"The meeting is dismissed!"

After the meeting, everyone started looking for bank staff in groups of two or three to deposit money.

As the vice president, Masao Nagasawa naturally would not join in the fun right now.

He walked up to Kamoto Takamasa and asked casually, "What are you going to do after the holiday?"

"Let's find a place to go fishing, and then take my daughter on a trip to China."

Influenced by Masato Takeshita and the current social atmosphere, people within the Xinghai Group have a very favorable impression of China.

Many people are preparing to go over there and take a look.

"Let's go to China. Can we go together?"

"Of course, it's better to say this."

After all, it is a strange place, and Kamoto Takamasa still hopes there will be more people.

"OK, then how about asking Kikuno-san?"

"Okay, I'll leave it to you."

"no problem."

Masao Nagasawa is very willing to do this, just like his character full of justice.

Masato Takeshita did not join in the fun.

He returned to his office alone and reviewed the futures reports again.

"Very good, the fund had a perfect start and end."

A perfect start is with three second-phase funds, namely Rat, Ox and Tiger.

Although the latest of them will be re-established in May, it can still be considered a start.

After all, the stock business has not yet fully demonstrated its power and the growth is not too much.

The perfect ending is that the ban period of three hedge funds, namely Rabbit, Dragon and Snake, will soon end.

Being able to earn another $10 billion just as the lockdown is about to begin is absolutely perfect.

However, for Xinghai Investment, the time has passed when it can attract investment through media exposure.

This secret will only be known by a few people in the end.

Xinghai Investment has reaped huge rewards, and other companies are also developing quite well.

First of all, Matsumoto Manufacturing,
Pulse energy drinks are growing rapidly at a rate of over 50%.

In just three months, monthly sales volume climbed to 3 million.

This was also the beginning of Matsumoto Manufacturing's new two-pronged model of investment and acquisition + site selection and new construction.

The second is Xinghai Semiconductor,
Although second, Xinghai Semiconductor is more successful.

After repeated research and reference to new mobile phones from companies such as Panasonic.

The second generation of Xinghai Mobile's mobile phone has finally been unveiled in a laboratory in Tokyo's Minato Ward.

(End of this chapter)