Update from the PMs – November 2023

Why we believe the future will look different to the past. Why there will be more divergence between winners and losers. And why we believe Montaka’s analysis of evolving global dynamics will continue to be of service to clients. Gain valuable insights into our outlook by reading our Quarterly Update.
Quarterly Letter: Q3 2023

Why we believe the future will look different to the past. Why there will be more divergence between winners and losers. And why we believe Montaka’s analysis of evolving global dynamics will continue to be of service to clients. Gain valuable insights into our outlook by reading our Quarterly Update.
Quarterly Letter: Q2 2023

In the first half of 2023, the economy, stock market, and Montaka’s portfolio have exceeded expectations. The portfolio’s appreciation led to questions about selling top performers, but we remain steadfast. Read on for insights on resilient stocks, our strategic holdings, and future outlook.
Where to from here after this year’s big rally?

While stock prices of some of the world’s best companies are up a lot this year, they are only just getting back to where they were at the beginning of last year. Don’t be tempted to sell your big tech stocks just yet—this article explains why the recent rally is just the beginning of an extraordinary journey for these companies and their investors.
The AI Revolution: Addressing 10 Vital Questions for Investors

Explore the critical implications of AI, from its revolutionary potential to economic effects, resultant winners and losers in the stock market, and the need for businesses to adapt, in this informative Q&A session with our CIO Andrew Macken.
Quarterly Letter: Q1 2023

As the saying goes: there are decades where little happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. The weeks of Q1 2023 fell squarely into the latter category. Our letter reflects on the consequences of the rapid monetary tightening, the recent collapse of banks and declining retail spending. The letter also discusses the launch of OpenAI’s latest AI model, GPT-4.
3 market myths that threaten to derail investors’ long-term wealth

We continue to believe that the stock market offers materially better value than bonds, in general today. And this belief is based on detailed, ‘first-principles’ analysis. Though many stocks are overvalued today, some are still materially undervalued.
Why this market would freak out a Martian

Three examples of stocks in the reopening, defensive and mega tech narratives highlight a market that would baffle a rational Martian.
Barbarians in your portfolio: The best way to access the private markets boom

Of the private market giants, our preferred option is Blackstone, the world’s number one player with $US731 billion of assets under management (AUM) across all asset classes. The company has grown its AUM by 16% per annum for the last decade. It has created a ‘flywheel’ where its success allows it to attract the best talent and best deals, that lead to further success.
How Flutter is replicating Sportsbet’s Australian success with FanDuel in the US

It is uncertain what the US competitive landscape will look like after years of newly regulated states and competitive customer acquisition still to come, but if Flutter can replicate Sportsbet’s success with FanDuel, it will help to unlock the huge valuation upside that makes Flutter such a compelling investment today.