March 9, 2020

Coronavirus Correction

In the wake of the latest news about the coronavirus cases and the sharp correction seen in global equities, Andrew Macken, Montaka’s CIO addresses two key questions which are being posed by investors. To learn more, watch this special edition of Montaka’s Spotlight series.
March 7, 2020

Panic or pandemic?

By Roger Montgomery

There’s the Coronavirus pandemic and then there’s the associated panic. Both will have an impact on near term investment returns and as I write this note, the ASX200 price index has swung 13 per cent down from its January high. But the pandemic and the panic will also provide level-headed investors with an opportunity.
March 5, 2020

Why we continue to like Codan

Codan Limited (ASX: CDA) is one of Australia’s unheralded tech stories. Today, it sells its metal detectors, communications and tracking equipment in more than 150 countries to prospectors, the military, mining companies and governments. With a solid balance sheet and a bright future, there’s a lot to like.
March 4, 2020

How investors could benefit from the coronavirus

By Roger Montgomery

Looked purely from an investing perspective at the global sell-off caused by the coronavirus pandemic could be manna from heaven for cashed-up value investors. I think we’re about to see some wonderful buying opportunities. “Democracy destroys itself because it abuses its right to freedom and equality.
March 3, 2020

Three learnings from NEXTDC’s half-year results

By Gary Rollo

Back in October, we made the case that NEXTDC’s (ASX:NXT) material share price underperformance would be temporary and that there were catalysts ahead that would bring that to an end. Today, we update our thesis post NXT’s 1H20 results and outlook. So, what did we learn and how do our learnings apply to our NXT’s thesis drivers?
February 26, 2020

Are you overweight in growth stocks?

In an uncertain world, should investors have a strategy that looks beyond current trends and accommodates a range of different possible futures? In recent years growth stocks have had a winning streak, is now a good time to consider shifting the balance of your holdings towards companies that can demonstrate the ability to generate profits today.
February 25, 2020

The retailer capitalising on the e-commerce trend

By Dominic Rose

A standout amongst small caps this earnings season to date was specialty apparel retailer, City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX), which reported 21 per cent growth in 1H20 underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to $19 million, well ahead of market expectations and triggering solid upgrades to consensus forecasts.
February 24, 2020

Imdex strong performance and a positive outlook

By Gary Rollo

  IMDEX Limited (ASX:IMD) has made a positive start to the current financial year reporting seven consecutive halves of revenue and earnings growth. Incoming Chief Executive Officer, Paul House came in to share the highlights of the announced results. IMDEX reported strong half-yearly revenue of $127.
February 24, 2020

Will the Fed start buying equities?

Just when you thought the world of money could not get any more unusual, there is now talk – albeit only talk at this stage – of the Federal Reserve possibly buying equities.
February 14, 2020

Blackmores – an incredible ride

By David Buckland

When Marcus Blackmore oversaw the float of his family’s business 35 years ago at $1. 00 per share, little did he (or anyone) realise that total dividends since 1985 would have aggregated to $27. 65 per share. Today, Blackmores (ASX:BLK) has a market capitalisation of $1. 36 billion, and the share price at $77.

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