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How much to retire comfortably?
Roger Montgomery
November 16, 2023
There’s some good news for a handful of the approximately 3000 Australians who retire every week, and some more challenging news for others. But, for all retirees, there are at least partial solutions to consider. Continue…
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The market’s “weighty” overreaction
Roger Montgomery
November 8, 2023
Markets often resemble their participants, and the stock market is particularly vulnerable to the human psyche, prone to bouts of elation and despondency with each new trend. The recent euphoria surrounding a novel class of weight-loss and diabetes management drugs is a textbook example of this phenomenon. Continue…
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Super Retail Group’s sales are tracking ahead of analysts’ estimates
Roger Montgomery
October 31, 2023
It’s annual general meeting (AGM) season and our teams are furiously note-taking at dozens of company briefings where the opportunity to provide analysts with an update on trading conditions over the months of September and October is taken seriously. Continue…
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Does the long-term outlook for Nick Scali remain strong?
Roger Montgomery
October 24, 2023
Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK), a leading player in the furniture industry, and among a handful of ASX-listed companies we would rank as “A1” in terms of quality, demonstrated confidence in its financial and strategic trajectory during its recent Annual General Meeting, shrugging off concerns over the post-pandemic economic landscape. Continue…
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U.S. Consumer insight from a tiny Denver bike manufacturer
Roger Montgomery
October 20, 2023
Australian equity investors enamoured with the study of consumer behaviour might take an interest in the cycling industry, especially as it impacts the ASX-listed Flight Centre (ASX: FLT). Continue…
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Three learnings from Polen Capital’s recent Australia tour
Dean Curnow
October 19, 2023
You always learn a lot hearing from seasoned investors. The beauty of the Montgomery business as it has grown is that these nuggets of wisdom through our partner managers are now spread across not only several asset classes but also across a number of geographies. Continue…
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GWA group – Finding value in the midst of share price uncertainty
Roger Montgomery
October 16, 2023
Back in February 2020, and just before COVID-19 sent the world into a tailspin, GWA (ASX:GWA) shares were on a high, trading at nearly $4 each. Today, shares in the small cap building materials company and distributor of Caroma, Clark and Dorf bathroom and kitchen accessories, tapware and sanitary ware are trading just below $2, a decline of just over 50 per cent. Continue…
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Have investors considered less dynamism in interest rates?
Roger Montgomery
October 5, 2023
I have a great deal of respect for the team that has been assembled at Barrenjoey, and I have every confidence they will add enormous value to investors through their insights and contribution to the ongoing conversation about the economy and markets. Barrenjoey recently penned a note revealing their outlook for economies and markets, and it’s safe to say, it isn’t the consensus view, which makes it particularly compelling reading. Continue…
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Navigating the FY23 reporting season: Tech and retail sector highlights
Roger Montgomery
September 13, 2023
In this weeks’ video insight, I wanted to highlight some key takeaways from the reporting season, especially in the tech and retail sector. Retail’s results were mixed, with earnings per share declining in the second half of 2023. Predictions for fiscal year 24 and 25 estimates saw a slight downturn. In the tech sector, performance met expectations, with a noticeable focus on tech companies’ downgrading due to depreciation and amortisation, and capex concerns with a focus on cash flow and the underestimation of rising interest rates. Continue…
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The themed ETF trap
Roger Montgomery
September 11, 2023
At the outset, let me be clear: This is a blog post about a very narrow band of specialised or thematic exchange-traded funds (ETF), not broader ETFs that track major stock market indices. Continue…
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Qantas’ past, present, and uncertain future: A CEO’s departure raises questions
Roger Montgomery
September 5, 2023
“I leave knowing that the airline is fundamentally strong and has a bright future,” are today’s parting words from Mr. Alan Joyce, now ‘former’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qantas (ASX:QAN) and pictured below with Australia’s current Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Continue…
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Is Flight Centre about to take off?
Roger Montgomery
September 5, 2023
In 2018, Flight Centre Travel Group’s (ASX:FLT) share price was flying high and trading above $61.00. With 101.1 million shares on issue, the market capitalisation at the time was just shy of $6.2 billion. Continue…
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Wrapping up the 2023 financial year reporting season: A mix of resilience and uncertainty
Roger Montgomery
August 30, 2023
In this week’s video insight, Roger Montgomery delves into the recently concluded 2023 financial year reporting season which presented a mixed picture. Continue…
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The appalling treatment of Australia: high airfares, Qantas’ anti-competitive behaviour, and nepotism
Roger Montgomery
August 29, 2023
The skies above Australia have long symbolised freedom, exploration, and connection. Yet, in recent years, these skies have become shrouded in clouds of anti-competitive behaviour, sky-high airfares, and nepotism, threatening the very essence of Australia’s aviation industry. Continue…
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Is a BRICS gold-backed currency and bad idea?
Roger Montgomery
August 24, 2023
The idea of a gold-backed currency proposed by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as an alternative to the U.S. Dollar has gained attention. However, there are numerous reasons why this concept is considered impractical and unwise. This article explores the challenges and drawbacks of adopting a gold-backed currency, highlighting historical evidence and expert opinions that point to its shortcomings. Continue…
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Another high quality result – Breville
Roger Montgomery
August 23, 2023
Breville Group (ASX:BRG) is a company owned in the Montgomery Small Companies Fund and one we have written about extensively. Back on April 14, I wrote about Breville, its 40 per cent share price decline from August 2021 highs and the fact that it was trading on a price earnings (P/E) ratio typically reserved for retailers with store lease obligations and few runways for growth. Continue…
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Super Retail Group is still winning despite a challenging retail backdrop
Roger Montgomery
August 22, 2023
Another major retailer delivered its FY23 results providing a further data point for conditions in the consumer sector of the economy, which, it is worth remembering, represents a little over 50 per cent of the Australian economy. Continue…
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Nick Scali FY23 Results: Onwards and upwards despite consumer volatility
Roger Montgomery
August 15, 2023
There are a handful of retailers in Australia that we can class in terms of quality as superior, if not unsurpassable. Those retailers include JB Hi-Fi, ARB and Reece Plumbing. Another is Furniture giant Nick Scali (ASX:NCK). The company unveiled its financial results for FY23, Friday, demonstrating praiseworthy resilience and adaptability despite the uncertain market conditions. Continue…
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JB Hi-Fi’s FY23 results overview
Roger Montgomery
August 14, 2023
Australian-based electronics and home appliance retailer, and consumer litmus test (not forget one of the highest quality retailers in the country), JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), has unveiled its FY23 results, and it’s a mix of estimate-beating gains with some slowing trends, especially in The Good Guys division. Here’s a quick dive into the numbers and what they mean for the retailer, and possibly, its shares. Continue…
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Euronext and TMX Group: Two exchanges enjoying monopolistic connotations
David Buckland
August 8, 2023
Our global investment partner, Polen Capital, seeks to invest in high-quality companies that have strong growth potential and competitive advantages. In this article, I explore two global financial services organisations owned by the Polen Capital Small and Mid Cap Fund – Euronext and TMX Group. Continue…
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