Update from the PMs – August 2024

Pundits have offered lots of possible reasons for the recent stock price declines. From new recession fears in the US, to heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, to fears that AI has been overhyped and will fail to deliver on elevated expectations.

Update from the PMs – July 2024

Stock market investors could be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu. It looks a lot like this time last year when the market had advanced 16% in the first six months of 2023 – its best first semester since before the pandemic – and was quickly closing in on a new all-time high.

Update from the PMs – June 2024

The month of May was a little more eventful than usual – Global equity and bond markets experienced some volatility, primarily led by the off-again/on-again fears of sticky inflation and higher interest rates.

Update from the PMs – May 2024

Despite recent market turbulence, Montaka’s portfolio companies have reported excellent earnings. Our strategy approach allows us to overlook short-term market fluctuations and stay confident in our investments’ long-term potential.

Update from the PMs – April 2024

After a strong December quarter last year, 2024 has commenced with another solid March quarter. The lesson that markets are essentially unpredictable over short time periods continues to be reinforced.

Update from the PMs – February 2024

The year is well underway and we’re amidst the busy earnings season for Q4 of last year. So far Montaka’s investee companies are delivering strong results.

Update from the PMs – January 2024

2023 was an extraordinary year characterized by stock returns that were okay for the many (the median stock in the S&P 500 returned 12.7% in 2023), and extraordinary for the few (one stock in eight from the S&P 500 returned 50% or more). Montaka was fortunate to own many of the extraordinary performers in 2023.

Update from the PMs – December 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.

Update from the PMs – November 2023

Letter from the Montaka PMs

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.