In this week’s video insight, I discuss the Montgomery Small Companies Fund (the Fund), managed by Gary Rollo and Dominic Rose. The Fund achieved a remarkable return of 21.4 per cent in fiscal 2024, outperforming its index by 12 per cent on an after-expense basis. Over the nearly five-year period from September 2019 to June 2024, it has consistently beaten the benchmark by over 5.5 per cent per annum. Notable performers in the portfolio include Life360 (ASX:360), Hub24 (ASX:HUB), and Megaport (ASX:MP1). Additionally, I explore the current returns of small caps versus large caps.  Continue…

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The Australian car market is navigating turbulent waters, with conditions expected to worsen before stabilising. As interest rate hikes continue to pressure household and business budgets, consumers appear to be eschewing big-ticket purchases like cars. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Manufacturing.

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In the June 2024 quarter, the Polen Capital Global Growth Fund purchased new positions in Zoetis (ASX:ZTS) and Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) and eliminated our position in Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK). We also trimmed our positions in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (EPA:MC) and added to our existing position in MSCI (NYSE:MSCI).  Continue…

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In today’s interview with Sean Aylmer on the Fear & Greed podcast, I discussed the recent Australian share market downturn, driven by U.S. market fears and artificial intelligence (AI) monetisation challenges impacting tech stocks. Notably, there has been a rotation from big tech stocks to small caps, with the Nasdaq down about 9 per cent over the last month, while small cap indices, the S&P 600 and the Russell 2000 have risen by 4-5 per cent. This shift suggests that small caps are faring better amid the AI-driven sell-off. I also shared my market predictions for the upcoming days.  Continue…

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With REA Group (ASX:REA) due to report full year results on 9 August 2024, it might serve investors to be aware of the company’s recent news in order to filter out that which is already known when the company reports.  Continue…

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ResMed (ASX:RMD) reported its June quarter and full year results after the U.S. market closed on Friday morning. The company met consensus expectations for both revenue and earnings.   

ResMed’s revenue rose nine per cent to US$1.2 billion ($1.85 billion) in the last quarter of fiscal 2024, taking quarterly dividends to US$0.53 per share, up 10 per cent. Operating profit was up 38 per cent, and non-GAAP operating profit was up 30 per cent.  Continue…

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While the U.S. presidential campaign is entertaining to watch from afar (and more than a little disturbing this time around), spare a thought for our friends in the U.S. who have to sort through the rhetoric, lies, and assassination attempts to select their leader for the next four years.

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In my recent article for Firstlinks, I explore the rising concerns about a potential market correction. Since 2022, I’ve been optimistic about stocks rising despite recession fears and increasing interest rates, based on expectations of positive economic growth and disinflation. Disinflation has historically benefited innovative companies with pricing power. However, investors like Ruffer LLP and Mark Spitznagel now warn of a severe market crash due to shrinking U.S. liquidity. While their warnings merit attention, I believe that positive growth and slowing inflation will continue to support innovative growth companies. Read the full article here for my full insights: What to do about the growing chorus of market correction warnings? Continue…

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