Shimano Ownership

Shimano shows a total of 90.63 Million outstanding shares. Over half of Shimano's outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional holders are typically referred to as corporate investors that take positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Consequently, these institutions are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors in Shimano. Please watch out for any change in the institutional holdings of Shimano as this could mean something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company owns, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it. Some institutional investors establish a significant position in stocks such as Shimano in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of Shimano, and when they decide to sell, the stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits. Check out World Market Map to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Shimano. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in board of governors.