LVMH & the Curious Case of Veblen Goods
Discover how LVMH leverages the Veblen effect to defy traditional economics. Learn why higher prices increase demand for luxury goods and what makes LVMH a compelling long-term investment opportunity.
Beyond stock picking: The 3 big ideas that underpin Montaka’s portfolio construction
Most investors focus solely on which stocks to buy. But at Montaka, we believe how you construct your portfolio is equally critical. Discover how we build concentrated portfolios using Compounders, Outliers, and risk-based capital allocation to deliver sustainable long-term returns.
The Adaptable Investor: Only adaptive investment teams will win in this new AI world
Markets are shifting faster than ever as AI accelerates the discovery (and invalidation) of facts. The investors who thrive will be those who adapt. Andrew Macken explores how adaptability will unlock opportunities in this new era.
Are we experiencing an intelligence revolution?
Are we on the edge of a mind-expanding leap in human potential? From cell-based bots to brain-machine interfaces, the future is unfolding fast.
Investing Like Chris Hohn: Focus on Intrinsic Value, Not Market Noise
Legendary investor Chris Hohn explains why Moody’s, with 10% annual sales growth over 100 years, shows the power of holding great businesses long term.
Why Competitive Advantages Matter – And How Flywheels Make Them Stronger
How do companies like Spotify and Blackstone dominate their industries? Montaka’s “flywheel” model reveals the self-reinforcing cycles that strengthen competitive advantages—and how investors can spot them early.
Revolutionary ‘coding agents’ are creating even more upside for big tech
When Andrew Macken asked an AI coding agent to recreate his app in minutes—for free—he realized software development will never be the same. From Alphabet to Meta, companies are already using AI to cut costs and accelerate innovation. Here’s what investors need to know…
Looks can be deceiving: Why equities are more attractive than they appear
By adjusting for outlier companies and considering R&D spending’s impact on earnings, a clearer picture of equity value emerges, challenging the ‘expensive equities’ narrative.
When you factor in R&D, innovator stocks like Amazon and Meta are still on sale
Discover how high R&D spending can make innovative companies like Meta and Amazon appear more expensive than they are. Learn about the ‘Raise & Distort’ effect and why these stocks might still be on sale.
The dangers of simple ‘rule of thumb’ PE valuations in today’s market
Ever wondered if a stock trading at 25x is overvalued? Think again! We dive deep into ‘first principles’ thinking to reveal why some of the world’s best companies might actually be undervalued even at high multiples.