Editor’s Pick
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A (re)visit to the hospital: Healthscope and Ramsay
Roger Montgomery
March 27, 2017
Over the course of 2016, we provided insight into the competitive dynamics and aggregate prospects of several industry sectors, from financial markets to supermarkets, listed on the Australian stock market.
continue…by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Health Care, Stocks We Like.
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Why investing in index funds and blue chips is for the birds
Roger Montgomery
March 24, 2017
Investors are being increasingly lobbied to buy funds that track one or more share indices. These index funds are being marketed as a safe, idiot-proof place to diversify your investment. People who are attracted to index funds are also commonly drawn to the so-called ‘blue chips’. But recent research shows this type of ‘investing’ is anything but safe. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Market commentary.
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Are we “wrong” on property?
Roger Montgomery
March 21, 2017
Before we begin, thank you all sincerely for your engaging comments and your feedback here on the blog. And the thanks even extend to those whose disagreement is so vitriolic that their comments cannot be published. Fortunately, as investors we are used to disagreement; every time we buy a share, the seller has the completely opposite view. So, keep the comments coming – we may not publish your expletives but we always enjoy the process of investigating and understanding the divergent views. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Property.
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Hold on tight: the great property sell-off has begun
Roger Montgomery
March 17, 2017
The much derided prediction of a sell-off in Australian property prices has finally started. Prices in some cities are starting to fall. Rental yields are becoming unsustainably low. And many property buyers are now at the point of ‘no return’ (yes, the pun is intended). continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Property.
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Three scenarios that could trigger a fall in house prices
Roger Montgomery
March 13, 2017
As we’ve regularly noted in our blogs, we believe the residential property market, particularly in the major cities, is overheated and due for a correction. And it’s not just rising debt levels that have us concerned. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Property.
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Update on Isentia
Tim Kelley
March 10, 2017
Following our earlier comments on the Isentia (ASX:ISD) result, we have now met with management, of Isentia as well as major competitor, Meltwater, and formed a view on our holding. Our view may change as new information comes to hand over time, but for the time being we have settled a position, and can outline our decision and rationale. continue…
by Tim Kelley Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick.
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Torpedo alert: the high-risk stocks we are avoiding right now
Tim Kelley
March 9, 2017
One of the unpleasant realities of equity market investing is that, from time to time, a portfolio company will deliver disappointing news and suffer a rapid and dramatic decline in market value. These “torpedo stocks” are not only psychologically painful, but can also impact significantly on returns. It is sometimes said that the secret to outperformance is less about finding the big winners, and more about steering clear of the big losers. continue…
by Tim Kelley Posted in Editor's Pick, Market commentary, Montgomery News and Updates.
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Why the Montgomery Global Fund is outperforming its peers
David Buckland
March 1, 2017
It’s 20 months since we launched the Montgomery Global Fund, and we’re pleased to report it has outperformed both the MSCI World Net Total Return Index – by 4.3 per cent after expenses – and most of our well-known peers. The reason? Careful stock selection. Today, I’d like to discuss two of the key stocks in our portfolio. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Editor's Pick, Montgomery News and Updates.
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How Berkshire Hathaway views investments in China, airlines and tech
Roger Montgomery
February 28, 2017
If you had money to invest, where should you put it? According to Warren Buffett’s business partner, Charlie Munger, you should look at China. Munger shared his investment insights in a recent interview. It makes vital reading for all investors in global equities, and those with holdings in The Montgomery Global Fund. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Investing Education.
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WHITEPAPERS
Why investors do worse than the funds they invest in
Roger Montgomery
February 22, 2017
Over the very long term, it has been shown that equities provide the highest return for investors, and yet most investors are not reaping the full benefit of these returns. Intuitively investors know the principles of buying low and selling high, however research confirms that most investors fail to execute on this basic premise – consistently underperforming the funds they invest in. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Whitepapers.
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