Editor’s Pick
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Why we continue to like Challenger
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2017
Challenger Financial Group (ASX:CGF) has over $60b in assets, commands the leading market position in annuities, and has a growth profile that should be supported by a rising tide of superannuation assets. We like the business – it’s one of Montgomery’s larger positions. Our views were confirmed this week, when Challenger presented its interim results.
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Value investing giant, Seth Klarman, issues a warning to all investors
Roger Montgomery
February 16, 2017
Seth Klarman’s Baupost Group is the world’s 11th largest hedge fund. And Klarman, a renowned value investor, has sometimes been compared to Warren Buffett. So when he offers his analysis, it’s worth reading. Which is why we’re pleased to bring you excerpts from Klarman’s latest investor letter. continue…
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Money News 14.02.2017
Roger Montgomery
February 16, 2017
In this interview with Ross Greenwood, Roger Montgomery discusses some results from the current reporting season including Challenger and BWX.
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A quick review of reporting season
Tim Kelley
February 15, 2017
If we look at the overall market, the ASX200 Index is up close to 3% in the first two weeks of February, so across the overall market, the news so far appears to be pretty good. In this video Portfolio Manager Tim Kelley discusses a few stocks held in The Montgomery Fund.
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How ‘hot’ Chinese money is fuelling our property bubble
Roger Montgomery
February 8, 2017
Lately, we’ve seen an increasing number of media articles about how Chinese ‘investors’ are snapping up our real estate assets – and, in so doing, pushing prices beyond the reach of many Australians. How do they do it? Here’s the answer, direct from the South China Morning Post… continue…
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To BHP or not to BHP?
Roger Montgomery
February 7, 2017
In this video insight we explain the recent period of under performance of The Montgomery Fund. Why has the index surged ahead and can this continue?
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Second-level thinking on Australian banks
Roger Montgomery
February 2, 2017
In September 2015, Howard Marks wrote a memo entitled, ‘It’s Not Easy’, a reflection on Charlie Munger’s famous aphorism about investing, “It’s not supposed to be easy. Anyone who finds it easy is stupid.” The memo reflected upon the requirement for second level thinking in order to be a successful investor. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Financial Services.
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Are small and mid-cap stocks good value?
Roger Montgomery
January 27, 2017
Let me start by making something clear. The best returns will not come from the large-cap blue chips that so many baby boomers are invested in. They are likely to come from the stocks that have been beaten up the most in recent months.
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After its price plunge, is McMillan Shakespeare a bargain?
Scott Shuttleworth
January 25, 2017
Since hitting a high of around $15 in mid-2016, McMillan Shakespeare (ASX: MMS) has fallen to around $11. At this price, and with a demonstrated ability to consistently earn high returns on equity, it seemed like a good candidate for inclusion in our portfolios. So we conducted some due diligence. The outcome is a must-read for all would-be investors. continue…
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Warning: there might be bank pain ahead
Roger Montgomery
January 20, 2017
Since early November 2016, owners of Australian bank shares have been heartened to see stock prices rise sharply. But this could be as good as it gets – at least for a while – and it may be time for shareholders to take some profits and seek out opportunities in over-sold small and midcap companies. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Financial Services.