Chris Demasi on growth & volatility
Chris Demasi, our portfolio manager discusses where he sees growth opportunity in volatile markets on ‘Bloomberg Markets.’ (Source: Bloomberg)
Why short assertions lack the gravitas they used to possess
Jemima Whyte, Jonathan Shapiro and Vesna Poljak published an article in the Australian Financial Review which elaborates Montaka CIO Andrew Macken’s views about why short sellers are increasingly being discredited thanks to quickly dished out half-baked research efforts. Typically, good short reports take a couple of months to play out. Read more on this by clicking here.
Montaka’s Andrew Macken, the short seller taking on Buffett’s ‘inevitables’
Vesna Poljak published an article in the Australian Financial Review which discusses our Kraft Heinz short thesis. We believe changing consumer tastes and unrealistic market expectations have created a golden opportunity to go against a large group of stocks. Read here.
KRAFT HEINZ IS A WARNING TO NOT ALWAYS INVEST LIKE WARREN BUFFETT
Jonathan Shapiro published an article in the Australian Financial Review where he discusses how one of Buffett’s biggest positions, Kraft Heinz fell 30 per cent after it made a host of horror revelations. Jonathan mentions how the Montaka funds have been actively betting against Kraft Heinz. Read here.
Hearts & Minds investments: Montaka’s best idea and why
Chris was previewed by the Hearts & Minds LIC (HM1). He articulates the investment thesis on Airbus which he pitched as a long idea at the Sohn Hearts & Minds conference in November last year and was selected by the HM1 Investment Committee as an investment in the LIC. Read here.
Gillette, the best a brand can get?
Jonathan Shapiro published an article in the Australian Financial Review which discusses Gillette. We have previously written on the challenges for big consumer brands and Gillette is a 117-year-old company which pioneered the disposable razor, but in the age of Amazon the big brands are under serious threat. Read here.
Sohn Hearts & Minds conference – Christopher Demasi
Christopher Demasi spoke at the Sohn Hearts & Minds conference to discuss our short thesis on Campbell Soup and the four step criteria we use when looking at shorts.
Focus on value pays off for Montaka
Damon Kitney published an article in The Australian where he interviewed Christopher Demasi to discuss the Montaka funds and the process behind the strategy. Read here.
ERUPTING TRADE STORM RATTLES GLOBAL MARKETS
Vesna Poljak wrote an article in the Australian Financial Review which mentions Andrew’s views on the US and China trade war. How much is it impacting global markets? Read here.
US inflation stress test awaits skittish markets this week
Vesna Poljak wrote an article for the Australian Financial Review where she discusses Andrew’s view on the current market volatility and what could happen if we see a surprise upside in the US inflation data. Read here.
