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Tariffs: how they work and their real impact
Roger Montgomery
March 7, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I discuss tariffs; what they are, how they work, and their broader impact. While much attention is on recent geopolitical theatrics, tariffs are reshaping trade and markets. Rather than speculating on their effects, I break down their mechanics, from taxation, to supply chains and consumer prices. continue…
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Navigating interest rate cuts: how retirees can protect their investments
Roger Montgomery
March 3, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I delve into the recent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and what it means for self-funded retirees relying on cash and term deposits. With lower rates affecting returns, I explore the broader implications for retirement income and discuss private credit as one potential alternative to help navigate this changing landscape.
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Australian reporting season: strong start with surprises on dividends and upgrades
Roger Montgomery
February 21, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I discussed the latest updates from Australia’s reporting season, where earnings and dividends have generally exceeded expectations. So far, companies reporting above forecasts outnumber those missing, contributing to the market’s performance in February. Analyst upgrades have also been more frequent than downgrades, with several well-established companies maintaining their competitive position.
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Video Insights.
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Thinking about asset allocation…
Roger Montgomery
February 3, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I dive into the topic of asset allocation and how to approach balancing risk and return. Using the analogy of a boat, I explain how equities can act as the engine driving growth, while credit serves as the hull that keeps you steady. The right strategy depends on your stage of life and financial goals. I also touch on the growing appeal of private credit for its potential to deliver strong returns with less volatility. The ultimate goal is to build a portfolio that’s built to last through all conditions.
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Investing Education, Video Insights.
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The reality check from the DeepSeek-RI breakthrough
David Buckland
January 29, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I discuss the potential shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) and tech landscape following the emergence of DeepSeek-RI, an open-source AI rivaling Western models at a fraction of the cost. With Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) recent sharp share price drop and questions around energy-intensive data centers, I explore how these developments could challenge U.S. tech dominance and reshape the AI market’s cost dynamics. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Technology & Telecommunications, Video Insights.
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Discover how proposed changes to negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax and holiday home tax rules could reshape property investing, and why investors may consider private credit as property returns become less certain and tax advantages diminish.
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The cost of market timing
Roger Montgomery
December 11, 2024
In this week’s video insight, I discuss how the pandemic reshaped investor behaviour, leading to riskier trading and poor market timing, as highlighted by Derek Horstmeyer, a finance professor at George Mason University in the U.S. Many investors lost billions annually due to panic-driven decisions, emphasising the importance of a long-term approach. I discussed the importance of viewing markets as opportunities to invest in real businesses rather than speculating and underscored that long-term strategies outperform attempts at timing the market, as evidenced by the Montgomery Small Companies Fund’s returns over the last two years.
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Small Caps, Video Insights.
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Myth: Private credit is illiquid – investors’ funds are locked in until maturity
Roger Montgomery
November 18, 2024
In this video, Brett Craig from Aura Credit Holdings addresses the myth that private credit is illiquid and funds are locked until maturity. He explains that the Aura Private Credit Income Fund offers monthly liquidity windows, allowing investors to redeem funds from available cash or loan repayments. continue…
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Myth: Private credit only involves lending to distressed businesses and sectors/industries
Roger Montgomery
November 4, 2024
In this short video, I was joined by Brett Craig, Director at Aura Credit Holdings, our partner in private credit, to addresses a common misconception: that private lending is only for distressed businesses. Brett explains that the Aura Private Credit Income Fund does not deal with distressed debt but focuses on providing capital to quality Australian businesses. After regulatory changes post-GFC, major banks shifted focus, leaving a $400 billion funding gap that private credit funds are now filling to help these businesses grow and thrive. continue…
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Myth: Private credit does not perform well in disruptive economic conditions
Roger Montgomery
October 29, 2024
In this short video I was joined by Brett Craig, Director at Aura Credit Holdings, our partner in private credit to discuss a common myth that private credit does not perform well in disruptive economic conditions. With some private credit funds being relatively new, and not having experienced a full economic cycle, we dive deeper into this topic. continue…
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Myth: Private credit investments are not diversified
Roger Montgomery
October 22, 2024
In this short video I was joined by Brett Craig, Director at Aura Credit Holdings, our partner in private credit for a brief discussion on managing risk through diversification in investment funds. I introduce the concept by addressing a common myth that private credit may not be diversified enough. Brett explains the approach with the Aura Private Credit Funds which focuses on diversifying risk across various industries, geographies, and lenders. continue…
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