Editor’s Pick
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The market’s “weighty” overreaction
Roger Montgomery
November 8, 2023
Markets often resemble their participants, and the stock market is particularly vulnerable to the human psyche, prone to bouts of elation and despondency with each new trend. The recent euphoria surrounding a novel class of weight-loss and diabetes management drugs is a textbook example of this phenomenon. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Health Care, Market commentary.
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Why are property prices surging as rates are rising?
Roger Montgomery
November 8, 2023
In the thriving metropolises of Australia, the real estate horizon is gleaming brighter than ever. House prices have surpassed previous highs, putting a final nail in the coffin of those pessimistic forecasters who predicted 25-30 per cent declines. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Market commentary, Property.
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Rally in the offing? Canaccord’s market strategist weighs in
Roger Montgomery
November 1, 2023
In a recent briefing, Canaccord’s seasoned stock market strategist outlined his perspective on the current market environment. Amidst concerns of an impending recession and financial stress, there’s a silver lining that might lead to a market rally. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Global markets, Market commentary.
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Super Retail Group’s sales are tracking ahead of analysts’ estimates
Roger Montgomery
October 31, 2023
It’s annual general meeting (AGM) season and our teams are furiously note-taking at dozens of company briefings where the opportunity to provide analysts with an update on trading conditions over the months of September and October is taken seriously. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Market commentary, Stocks We Like.
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Big Australia policy fuelling inflation and a housing crisis
Roger Montgomery
October 27, 2023
Post-pandemic Australia is experiencing a remarkable surge in its population. Predominantly driven by a sharp incline in net migration after border restrictions were lifted, this boom, which of course brings more customers for businesses, also puts pressure on prices, entrenches inflation when supply is unable to keep up and poses essential questions for the country’s housing sector. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Market commentary, Property.
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There’s a good reason the S&P/ASX200 has gone nowhere in 16 years.
Roger Montgomery
October 24, 2023
Yes, to elaborate on the title, there is a good reason as to why the S&P/ASX 200 has gone nowhere in 16 years. As is seen in the table below, from November 2007 to October 2023, there has been no capital gain. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Global markets, Market commentary.
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The surge in uranium stocks: Why we like Boss Energy
Gary Rollo
October 13, 2023
In this week’s video insight, David Buckland and Gary Rollo discusses the recent surge in uranium stocks. Gary explains the rationale behind their investments in uranium, emphasising the changing attitudes towards nuclear energy in the context of decarbonization. He highlights a supply-demand imbalance resulting from a decade of underinvestment in uranium production after the Fukushima disaster, making the commodity an attractive investment. They delve into one company they like, Boss Energy (ASX: BOE). continue…
by Gary Rollo Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like, Video Insights.
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Capital Brief: The investors getting set for an epic resurgence in small caps
Polen Capital
October 11, 2023
There’s a lot of talk right now about bonds and rate hikes, but there is one part of the stock market that is flying under the radar. And this is small caps. In this article for Capital Brief Rob Forker, from our global equities partner Polen Capital shares why he is seeing a decades-low valuation relative to large cap indices. Read the article: The investors getting set for an epic resurgence in small caps
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Ausbiz – Riding the equity market rollercoaster
Sean Sequeira
October 4, 2023
Sean Sequeira, Chief Investment Officer from our investment partner Australian Eagle Asset Management joined Ausbiz to share his insights into current equity markets, highlighting the substantial impact of bond yields on the volatility in markets. Sean shares some top stand-out performers from reporting season including Cochlear (ASX:COH) in healthcare and Altium (ASX:ALU) in technology, both lauded for their long-term potential and growth prospects. He also notes a potential shift in insurance company QBE (ASX:QBE) that could boost returns. Watch the interview: Riding the equity market rollercoaster
by Sean Sequeira Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like, TV Appearances.
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How the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund finds under-explored high quality companies
David Buckland
October 3, 2023
In this video insight, I am joined by Rob Forker, the portfolio manager of the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund. We discuss Polen Capital’s strategy of selecting elite companies from a pool of 8000 global stocks based on their five guide rails. Rob also highlights Polen’s approach to investing across the growth spectrum, balancing slower-growing, stable companies like Cochlear with high-growth firms like Globant. Despite the challenging market conditions, Rob remains confident in their strategy, believing that earnings growth will ultimately drive long-term stock price appreciation. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Editor's Pick, Polen Capital, Stocks We Like, Video Insights.