In this week’s video insight David provides an update on the performance of the Montgomery Small Companies Fund. While small capitalisation companies generally involve more risk because of their lower liquidity, their greater sensitivity to managements’ influence, and their greater sensitivity to economic conditions, they have proven over long periods of time to be a rewarding asset class to allocate capital – preferably for patient investors who grasp the power of compounding. Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Editor's Pick, Video Insights.

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The rollout of Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) has copped plenty of criticism, and some of it’s probably justified. For a start, it’s neither particularly cheap nor fast – being ranked 61 in the world for average download speed, just behind Vietnam. Which leaves it vulnerable to being displaced by the new kid on the block: 5G. Continue…

by Andreas Lundberg Posted in Editor's Pick, Technology & Telecommunications.

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Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) is a diversified real estate investment trust with a portfolio of assets covering lifestyle, tourism and retirement living. With a strong balance sheet, and tailwinds from rising domestic tourism and an ageing population, its future prospects look strong. Continue…

by Gary Rollo Posted in Companies, Stocks We Like.

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Investors in Australia’s major banks have had a tough year. Bank profits – and their dividends – have been pummelled by fines emanating from the financial services royal commission and AUSTRAC investigations, as well as the COVID-19 recession. However, the recently announced full-year profit result from ANZ may put some fears to rest for now. Continue…

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A question we often get asked at the Montgomery office is whether one can invest their personal super directly in our suite of strategies. Whilst Montgomery is a specialist equity investment manager with an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), we are not a super trustee. A super trustee therefore sits as an access medium between investors and investment managers, and on this basis have a unique set of responsibilities. Continue…

by Dean Curnow Posted in Investing Education.

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As the world anxiously awaits the result of the upcoming US presidential election, many commentators have predicted that a Democrat win will have an adverse effect on stock market returns.  But some recent polling suggests that any negative impact will not be that great. Continue…

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