The new ‘Cola wars’: Why Microsoft really launched its search war against Google
Microsoft’s recent launch of AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge web browser could be about much more than just web search. This move could be a way of forcing Google owner Alphabet to help accelerate the proliferation of AI, which would potentially benefit Microsoft which can sell more of the cloud computing and enterprise software that power AI.
Why Buffett is Buying: 3 perspectives that show stocks are still cheap
In this article, we will explore the investing environment that led the legendary investor Warren Buffet to purchase more stocks in 2022 than in the previous 15 years combined. Despite the popular belief that stocks are expensive and corporate bonds are cheap, Amit Nath, the Director of Research at Montaka, presents three vital valuation perspectives that contradict this notion. These include the Equity Risk Premium (ERP), Corporate bond spreads, and how to measure them with the help of NYU professor Aswath Damodaran.
Whitepaper: Why reports of tech’s death are greatly exaggerated
After the 2022 tech crash, many investors have written the sector off. But in our new whitepaper we outline how the tech sector is about to enter a new phase of growth and dominance, fuelled by innovation and AI. And that has thrown up some remarkable opportunities to buy tech winners that will deliver superior long-term compound returns.
Why the market is forgetting the remarkable long-term strength of S&P Global’s business model
Discover the remarkable long-term strength of S&P Global’s business model. Learn it’s a great entry point for investors looking for a high-quality compounder.
Montaka’s 5 stand-out podcasts of 2022
We share the five podcasts from Montaka that stood out for us in 2022 and make for great listening.
Montaka Monocle’s 5 most important essays of 2022
In this article, we curate five essays from Montaka that are both interesting and important for investors. They contain important information, insights and lessons as we head into 2023.
5 reasons why Montaka’s portfolio is valuable
As we step into 2023, it’s a good time to step back and share 5 vital reasons why Montaka’s portfolio is a valuable addition to the portfolios of clients – and of our own.
Extrapolation trap: Despite the recent growth slowdown, we remain bullish on the long-term structural growth of 2 key industries
As we see reports of decelerating growth this year and into next year, some investors may be questioning their outlook. These industries have not entered a ‘new normal’ of permanent slower growth. The slowdown is cyclical, not structural.
Downfall? 6 vital questions on Meta’s future
Montaka CIO, Andrew Macken shares why he believes there is a strong likelihood that Meta will significantly outperform the very low expectations that are currently embedded in Meta’s stock price.
The case for investment optimism: 4 tech advancements that will underpin long-term returns (and the 3 stocks you need to profit from them)
With so much bad news abound, it can be difficult to see any light amidst the economic darkness. But in engineering labs all around the world, extraordinary advancements in technology are being made. In the not-too-distant future, the economic cycle will turn, and the market’s myopia will fade. And when it does, the new market opportunities unlocked by today’s technological advancements will come into focus.
