Update from the PM – February 2026

2026’s extraordinary start—featuring armed intervention in Venezuela, NATO rifts over Greenland, historic Japanese bond yield spikes, and a precious metals bubble- signals a new era of geopolitical instability. We also cover why the enterprise software sell-off misses the critical value of distribution and orchestration.

Quarterly Video: Q4 2025

We unpack the major structural shifts shaping the global landscape, review 2025’s highly dispersed market returns, discuss key portfolio augmentations during Q4, and share a preview of Montaka’s latest ‘AI Bubble’ whitepaper

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.

Update from the PM – January 2026

This update also includes Montaka’s Summer Investing Guide for 2026- featuring three selected essays from 2025, a recent podcast, and a book recommendation. Perfect preparation for the year ahead.

LVMH & the Curious Case of Veblen Goods

Louis Vuitton

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.

Podcast | Beyond the AI hype: Understanding Cloud Computing’s Real Moats

What do Costco, Spotify, and a flooring retailer have in common? They all harness a rare business superpower: the flywheel effect. Join Andy and Lachie as they reveal how patient capital, psychological discipline, and customer obsession create unstoppable companies—and how you can spot them early.

Update from the PM – December 2025

Volatility returned in Nov: Bitcoin -20%, S&P 500 -5%, Tech down while Healthcare & Energy surged. Amid the noise, Alphabet soared +14% on Gemini 3’s AI breakthrough. Bubble fears? We break them down.