Investor Insights

In this week’s interview with Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle radio, I shared my insights on the current speculation surrounding interest rates. I discussed my predictions for future rate movements and the effects on investment sentiment and corporate Australia. We also discussed what’s causing the narrative around current bear markets.

In this interview with Ausbiz, I wanted to give my take on a new financial era with stable but slightly higher interest rates. I also advocated for a shift in investment strategies, especially in private credit as a reliable asset class in such an environment. The emphasis on risk diversification and thorough research to manage related risks.

In my recent interview on ABC The Business with Kirsten Aiken, I wanted to discuss current global issues and its impacts on the market, the recent (and unique) protest vote surrounding Maxine Brenner on the basis of corporate governance, and the recent minutes released by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) regarding rate hikes.

In this interview with Ausbiz, I wanted to share a different perspective on the future of investments. I challenged the widespread concerns about the S&P 500 indicating a potentially bleak decade ahead. I also wanted to emphasize that individual investors should move beyond broad indices and instead focus on quality businesses.

Jessica Yun published an article in The Brisbane Times discussing Qantas’ commitment to overhauling its board of directors, including the early retirement of chairman Richard Goyder. Jessica notes Sean Sequeira’s comments that the mounting pressure on Goyder to resign was becoming a “distraction” for the airline trying to improve its reputation.

There’s a lot of talk right now about bonds and rate hikes, but there is one part of the stock market that is flying under the radar. And this is small caps.

In this weeks’ interview with Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle, I discussed bear markets, what they are and how they come about, its implications on the market, and why there are emerging discussions on bear markets. I also discuss private credit, U. S. bond yields, and more.

Sean Sequeira, Chief Investment Officer from our investment partner Australian Eagle Asset Management joined Ausbiz to share his insights into current equity markets, highlighting the substantial impact of bond yields on the volatility in markets. Sean shares some top stand-out performers from reporting season including  Cochlear (ASX:COH) in healthcare and Altium (ASX:ALU) in technology, both lauded for their long-term potential and growth prospects. He also notes a potential shift in insurance company QBE (ASX:QBE) that could boost returns.

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I wanted to delve into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming various fields like e-commerce and workforce optimisation by streamlining repetitive tasks and boosting overall productivity. In lieu of this, I emphasised the need for the investment landscape to adapt to this impending disruption. Listen to the full interview here

With the high court unanimously rejecting an appeal by Qantas after the federal court found the airline had illegally sacked staff in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, ABC highlights the significance of this ruling and the impact this will have on Qantas’ reputation going forward. Watch the full video here

In this interview with Ausbiz, I discuss how former Qantas (ASX:QAN) Chief Executive Officer, Alan Joyce, recently left his position with optimism about the airline’s strength and promising future. And the speculation surrounding Joyce’s retirement amid the questions about Qantas’ economic performance over the past 15 years.

Mike Cherney published an article on The Wall Street Journal discussing all the buzz around Qantas’ damaged reputation and Alan Joyce’s subsequent departure from Qantas. Cherney asks for my insights and the main one of note is that the airline will be much less profitable in the foreseeable future. Read the full article here