Last week the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released the minutes from their most recent monetary policy meeting, held earlier this month. The decision to keep the cash rate was made because there had not been sufficient data to warrant a change at this stage. Given that inflation is continuing to trend down, towards the top of the target range, and the path has not altered course, there was no argument against the decision made this month. However, the messaging does not rule out an additional rate rise. Continue…

by Brett Craig Posted in Aura Group.

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In this week’s video insight, I discuss the remarkable progress of Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX). Over the past ten months, Telix’s share price has seen significant growth, driven by advancements in radiation imaging and therapy technologies. Their flagship product, Illuccix, is gaining traction in the market. With impressive revenue growth and strategic acquisitions, Telix Pharmaceuticals is well-positioned for continued success in the healthcare sector.  Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like, Video Insights.

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One of the questions we get asked often is about the size of the companies that we can invest in with the Montgomery Small Companies Fund. So, I thought we would take a moment to have a look at the S&P ASX Small Ordinaries Index so we can understand some of the names in the market that could form part of our fund and investment universe.  Continue…

by Michael Gollagher Posted in Small Caps.

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I recently met with a dear friend who was celebrating the full repayment of his mortgage. Putting aside the fact most people might think that’s an unusual milestone to celebrate, he used the gathering to discuss what investments he could fund by borrowing against his house. From the frying pan into the fire. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Aura Group, Property.

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In this week’s video insight, Sean Sequeira and I discuss the strategic decisions within the mining sector, highlighted by BHP’s latest bid for Anglo American. This move, part of a broader trend of significant acquisitions, could reshape the competitive landscape by boosting BHP’s (ASX:BHP) production in iron ore, copper, and metallurgical coal. We also explore how other industry giants like Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) are positioning themselves amidst these shifts, focusing on internal growth and strategic asset management. Join us as we delve into these developments and their implications for the global mining industry. Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Video Insights.

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I had the pleasure of joining Adam Keily on the ‘Equity Mates’ podcast, where we had a great discussion about ten noteworthy stocks that are currently catching my eye. These picks span across a variety of sectors, domestic and global and include both small caps and larger companies. 
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by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Podcast Channel.

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I had the pleasure of joining Canna Campbell and Michael Thompson on the Fear and Greed podcast. In this episode, we present the ultimate beginner’s guide to buying shares. We explore essential topics such as adopting an investor’s mindset, sourcing quality investing information, and identifying companies with value and growth potential. I explain the importance of viewing shares as businesses and how to distinguish between high-quality and low-quality companies by analysing their annual reports. Additionally, we discuss my views on the role of diversification within an investment portfolio. 
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by Roger Montgomery Posted in Podcast Channel.

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Baby boomers won the genetic lottery in so many ways, not just because a whole chicken in 1973 was $1.09 (Figure 1).  

Take Wayne, for example, born in Sydney in 1945 after World War II. As a teenager, he lands a job earning the national award wage of £13.80 per week. He changes his mind after a couple of years and decides to study engineering. University is free (no HECS), so he continued to work part-time while at university and became an engineer in 1965, earning the average wage of £1,145 per year.    Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Economics, Editor's Pick, Property.

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