Something a little different today. Finish that cup of coffee, and let’s do a few mental push ups to get the blood flowing around the grey matter. continue…

by Tim Kelley Posted in Insightful Insights

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When my son, Jack, aged eight, wanted an ice cream from the kiosk a few weeks back – the cost being $3.80 (yes, wow!) – I said to him, “if you can tell me how much change you’ll get from a $10 note, then I’m happy to buy it for you”. To which he replied, “don’t be silly dad, you don’t need to know that when you use payWave!” continue…

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Did you know that Australia is the fourth largest holder of pension fund assets in the world?  It’s a staggering achievement, given that the idea of universal super for the whole workforce only began in 1983. Here are some fascinating facts about the current state of play. continue…

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Back in January this year, The Montgomery Global Fund’s Portfolio Manager, and CIO for Montaka Global Fund, Andy Macken wrote a blog here warning investors about the quality of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s (ASX:BEN) earnings.  continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Financial Services, Global markets, Insightful Insights, Investing Education

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Another week, and yet more records are smashed for non-income-producing assets, like two-digit number plates and US artworks. Is this a sign of economic prosperity, and the investment potential of the asset? Or another worrying signal that we’ve entered the final phase of cheap money? continue…

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If you ever feel overwhelmed by the daily avalanche of news – real and fake – you’re not alone. Information overload can be quite a burden, and can make it hard to understand an issue and make good decisions about it. So, how might an investor cut through the noise? One strategy is to use news aggregator applications. continue…

by Ben MacNevin Posted in Insightful Insights, Media Companies

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We have been watching with great personal interest the changes being implemented that govern credit card interchange fees.

Why?  Because no matter what your financial position, there are few things more unAustralian than being ripped off by a fellow Australian.  And it seems it happens everywhere. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Insightful Insights

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There is a bank called China Minsheng. Minsheng used to be an investor’s dream: growing earnings consistently above 30 per cent a year, benefiting from the boom that was the Chinese economy. continue…

by Andrew Macken Posted in Financial Services, Insightful Insights

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On May 26th of this year, investors celebrated the 120th anniversary of the Dow Jones Industrial Average® and it still remains perhaps the world’s most visible and oft-cited stock market gauge. continue…

by Scott Phillips Posted in Editor's Pick, Insightful Insights

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Global share markets have experienced years of structural tailwinds, benefiting active and passive fund managers alike. But if these tailwinds begin to abate, which we think is likely, it’s important to understand why active managers like Montgomery are better positioned to deliver returns to clients than passive managers. continue…

by Ben MacNevin Posted in Insightful Insights, Investing Education

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