Following our earlier comments on the Isentia (ASX:ISD) result, we have now met with management, of Isentia as well as major competitor, Meltwater, and formed a view on our holding.  Our view may change as new information comes to hand over time, but for the time being we have settled a position, and can outline our decision and rationale. Continue…

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An article by Duncan Hughes in today’s Australian Financial Review entitled “Off the plan apartments prone to 30 per cent falls” discusses the need for buyer caution. Continue…

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One of the unpleasant realities of equity market investing is that, from time to time, a portfolio company will deliver disappointing news and suffer a rapid and dramatic decline in market value. These “torpedo stocks” are not only psychologically painful, but can also impact significantly on returns. It is sometimes said that the secret to outperformance is less about finding the big winners, and more about steering clear of the big losers. Continue…

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Seek is a high quality business that has been a core part of our portfolio for a few years. We like Seek for a number of reasons. These include its dominant market position and its ability to pull the pricing power lever. The company lived up to our expectations when it recently delivered its HY17 results. Continue…

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In this interview with Peter Switzer Roger Montgomery compares BHP and REA Group. He also discusses iSentia’s share price.

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A recent article by academics from the London Business School shows why it’s so important to stay informed of trends and movements in the business landscape.  Keeping in touch means you can identify industries that are emerging, and those that are under threat – and shape your portfolio accordingly. Continue…

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At Montgomery we focus heavily on a company’s prospects. This refers to the outlook for the company’s earnings growth. While a growing earnings stream is valuable, not all growth is equal. In this video Stuart discusses two types of growth: organic and acquisition.

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