A positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries and a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery are provided with which loss of initial efficiency can be limited even if a positive electrode exposed to air is used. An aspect of a positive electrode according to the present invention for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries is a positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries incorporating a lithium transition metal oxide, wherein the positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries contains a tungsten compound and a boron compound. It is particularly preferred that the tungsten compound be a tungsten-containing oxide.