Why we no longer own shares in Auckland Airport
Following the worst of the COVID-19 sell-off, the Montgomery Small Companies Fund increased our shareholding in Auckland International Airport (ASX:AIA) – which we’ve long regarded as a high quality business. But how quickly things change these days. In light of more recent news flow from airlines and health authorities, we decided to exit our position.
Roger Montgomery is the Founder and Chairman of Montgomery Investment Management. Roger has over three decades of experience in funds management and related activities, including equities analysis, equity and derivatives strategy, trading and stockbroking. Prior to establishing Montgomery, Roger held positions at Ord Minnett Jardine Fleming, BT (Australia) Limited and Merrill Lynch.
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Julian Watt
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Presumably most of this apply to SYD as well?
Roger Montgomery
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We currently have a different view about the opportunity for and value of domestic travel in Australia. Of course that could change if Victoria’s experience is repeated elsewhere in Australia. Also keep in mind that the Montgomery Small Companies Fund (which held AIA) is currently materially smaller than The Montgomery Fund (which holds SYD) and so it can adopt a slightly different approach to its position weights and holding times.
andrew hodder
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As a regular reader of your articles, it’s both interesting and informative to read your selling ‘thesis’ on your various (ex)holdings.
Andrew