Blog Archives

  • The U.S. budget deficit, stubborn U.S. interest rates and a record gold price 

    David Buckland
    April 29, 2024

    In this week’s video insight, David Buckland explores the U.S. budget deficit, steadfast U.S. interest rates, and surging gold prices. As the deficit surpasses projections and interest rates remain high, investors eye the soaring gold market. David delves into the performance of gold-focused companies like Gold Road Resources (ASX:GOR), Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS), and RED 5 (ASX:RED), predicting a shifting landscape as the appeal of the U.S. Dollar wanes.  Continue…

    by David Buckland Posted in Economics, Video Insights.

  • The divided state of Australia’s property market

    Roger Montgomery
    March 29, 2024

    In this week’s video insight, I explore the divided state of Australia’s property market, highlighted by the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures. With new home lending showing an unexpected decline, the market seems to be at a crossroads between tightening credit conditions and rising investor interest. Continue…

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

  • High growth potential with small caps

    David Buckland
    March 11, 2024

    In this week’s video insight, Gary Rollo and I engage in a discussion about the remarkable performance of the Montgomery Small Companies Fund and its implications for investors. With a backdrop of significant outperformance by the fund against its benchmarks, portfolio manager, Gary Rollo, unpacks the recent success stories of specific companies and the broader economic trends influencing small cap stocks. Spotlighting companies such as Life360 (ASX:360), Megaport (ASX:MP1), Superloop (ASX:SLC), and Audinate (ASX:AD8), we explore the underlying factors driving an average uptick of 45 per cent in just the initial weeks of the year.  Continue…

    by David Buckland Posted in Editor's Pick, Video Insights.
  • Equity gains and small cap potential 

    Equity gains and small cap potential 

    Roger Montgomery
    March 7, 2024

    In this week’s video insight, I discuss the promising potential for market rallies into 2026, driven by a combination of disinflation and positive economic growth. Highlighting observations and historical trends, I delve into why innovative growth companies, particularly those in the small-cap sector, are poised for significant gains after a period focused mainly on mega-cap technology stocks.  Continue…

    by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary, Small Caps.
    Equity gains and small cap potential 

  • The expectations and surprises of reporting season 

    Roger Montgomery
    March 1, 2024

    In this week’s video insight, I delve into the highlights of the February reporting season and its unexpected outcomes, a key period for those of us monitoring the Australian equity market. Despite a challenging economic backdrop, a noteworthy number of companies have outperformed expectations, bolstering my optimistic view on the potential of quality, innovative companies. As the season concludes, I offer my insights on the unexpected turns and the bright prospects for equity investors, reaffirming my bullish stance for the future.  Continue…

    by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Market commentary, Video Insights.

  • Altium: An extraordinary roller coaster over its 25-year listed history 

    David Buckland
    February 23, 2024

    In this weeks video insight, David takes us through Altium Limited’s (ASX:ALU) 25-year listed history, marked by a recent bid from Renesas Electronics Corporation valuing it at AU$9.1 billion. From highs of $6.70 per share in 2000 to a record low of $0.09 per share in 2011, Altium has experienced significant fluctuations. However, since fiscal 2012, there has been a turnaround with notable revenue growth and improved earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) forecasts.   Continue…

    by David Buckland Posted in Companies, Stocks We Like, Video Insights.

  • Equity analysts surprised by the recent retail landscape

    Roger Montgomery
    February 16, 2024

    In this week’s video insight, I explore the recent performance of the retail sector. Companies like Cettire, Temple & Webster, Nick Scali, and JBHi-Fi have surprised analysts with their robust performance, leading to a reassessment of sales projections. I discuss the unexpected resilience of retailers in the face of January’s challenges and discuss the implications of these developments for the future. Continue…

    by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Stocks We Like, Video Insights.

  • Will the pain of Australia’s cost of living pressures be coming to an end soon?

    David Buckland
    February 9, 2024

    In this week’s video insight, I discuss how Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlights that Australian wages are growing faster than the Consumer Price Index (CPI); a claim that overlooks the CPI’s failure to account for mortgage interest payments, thus not fully capturing the cost of living. With household debt and mortgage interest on the rise, I explore the expectation of an easing in the decline of real wages relative to living costs, amidst speculation of potential interest rate reductions. Continue…

    by David Buckland Posted in Economics, Video Insights.

  • Time for small caps to shine

    Roger Montgomery
    December 19, 2023

    In my final video insight for the year, I wanted to share some potentially exciting news for all you small cap stock enthusiasts out there. I delve into the recent developments at the U.S. Federal Reserve and what they mean for small cap stocks. Will 2024 be the year for small caps? Continue…

    by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary, Video Insights.

  • Keep an eye on New Zealand as the lead indicator

    David Buckland
    December 14, 2023

    In this week’s video insight, I delve into the discussions surrounding the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s proactive approach to inflation, the nuanced shifts in major economies, and the potential impacts of tightening monetary policies. Continue…

    by David Buckland Posted in Global markets, Market commentary, Video Insights.