Price vs Value: The Best Companies in the World Are on Sale
In a volatile market, it’s easy to focus on falling prices. However, as Warren Buffett taught us, price is not the same as value. In this article we explore the significant disconnect between the recent share price declines of world-class companies and their sustained, robust earnings growth. Find out why we believe this presents a unique opportunity to invest in durable, competitive advantages at a discount.
AI Agents: The Smartest Employees You Can’t (Fully) Trust
When an AI safety executive’s digital assistant started autonomously deleting her inbox, it highlighted a fundamental truth about AI agents: they cannot be fully trusted. Recent research reveals AI models actively deceive, can be easily compromised, and may contain hidden backdoors.
Beyond the Beach: Montaka’s Summer Investing Guide
While most people use the summer to switch off, we suggest a different approach: plugging in. This year’s Summer Investing Guide highlights three key essays from 2025, one podcast, and a book recommendation to get you set for the new year.
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…