How Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ shareholder letters made me a better investor – 7 lessons learnt
Investment legend James Anderson said something interesting: that an investor today needed to read not just Buffett’s words, but also the shareholder letters of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos. I took note of Anderson’s tip and immersed myself in Bezos’s shareholder letters, getting inside the great man’s thinking, and here’s what I learnt.
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.
Does your fund have a winning investment culture?
Given its opacity and difficulty to understand from an outsider’s perspective, culture is often underrated within investment firms. But at Montaka we believe culture is one of the most vital components in delivering superior long-term investment returns.
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.
Why have investors become theme junkies?
In today’s high-gratification world, it is natural for investors to chase these intellectual hits and gravitate towards sources of new themes. The only problem is, it remains far from clear if these new themes are even themes at all.
Misunderstood Multiples and Montaka’s Solution
When you look at a multiple, it may seem high at first glance. But it is essential to focus beyond this and understand the underlying business, its growth opportunities and what current market expectations imply. Certainly, a high multiple can be a red flag for overvaluation. However, you cannot draw any real conclusions from that multiple in isolation.
Zenith assigns ‘Recommended’ rating to listed Montaka funds
Zenith initiated coverage and placed Recommended ratings on the Montaka Global Extension Fund (ASX: MKAX) and the Montaka Global Long Only
Equities Fund (ASX: MOGL).
Beyond Megacap Tech: Blackstone Begins its Boom
Blackstone – the alternative asset management firm stands at the edge of an incoming, multi-decade, secular inflection across asset management. What makes us believe that Investors have a window of opportunity with Blackstone right now? Read on to know our analysis.
Why you shouldn’t give up on investing in China – 5 steps to profiting in China
Many investors are now asking: is China too risky for foreign investors? We feel the answer lies in not avoiding China. But to invest in China properly. Read Montaka’s 5 steps to profiting in China.
Concentrated and Patient: How Active Investing Wins
A select set of active managers who run concentrated portfolios and patiently hold their positions have been shown to significantly outperform over the long term. With passive strategies set to be challenged in the next decade, investors need Active investing avenues now more than ever.
