Limits on Growth

Value investing may seem like a simple concept but it necessitates a very challenging task of estimating the future growth of cashflows over coming decades.

Does Valuation Not Matter for High Quality Businesses?

One characteristic of a high quality business is its ability to grow its intrinsic value over time. So does that mean that it’s possible to overpay for a high quality business and then wait for it to “grow into its valuation”?

The Brexit Saga Continues

After voting to leave the EU back in June 2016, Brexit is finally set to go ahead at the end of January. In the wake of this, demand for the British Pound should increase as the details of Brexit are understood.

Australia first. Germany next?

It has been a hallmark of the current US Presidency to threaten and even completely undermine its geopolitical alliances. The US military is losing its competitive edge, even the manpower of the US armed forces has been in structural decline.

Clothing-As-A-Service?

The sharing or on-demand economy is a mega trend that has penetrated multiple industries and disrupted many more. The retail industry might be the next in line to be disrupted by this trend. Read our detailed analysis on this topic here.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

It has been another year filled with twists, turns and challenges. We once again thank you for your ongoing support and the trust you place in us to preserve and grow your wealth.

Amazon Logistics is the company’s next big disruptor

Contrary to the mainstream market view that AMZNL is still in the early stages of rollout, the service’s ramp up has been exponential and it may continue to take share from the incumbent parcel companies at a faster than expected pace.

Tidbits from the world of retail

Key excerpts from the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York. The conference afforded us the opportunity to hear from a range of companies, keeping our finger on the pulse of the U.S. consumer, as well as scouting for new investment ideas.