Can “Dr Copper” Catch a Virus?
As the world braces for a potential pandemic with the latest mutation of the coronavirus rapidly spreading across the world, “Dr Copper” has seemingly made up his mind. The commodity is now in the midst of its worst stretch of declines in >34 years. With panic selling gripping the copper market, one wonders whether “Dr Copper” and his mystical ability to predict turning points in the global economy, is telling us to remain cautious once again.
Roll-ups and value creation
Roll-ups, not the fruity snacks, are an extremely attractive strategy for businesses to expand their product portfolios and expand their geographic presence in fragmented markets. Despite their perceived top-line benefits, we at Montaka, question whether that top-line sales growth is generated at the expense of shareholders.
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”?
RealReal Inc – A Deep Dive on a Recent Controversial IPO
To gain more insights about the last quarter of 2019 as well as the year gone by, please have a look at this video featuring Andrew Macken, Montaka’s Chief Investment Officer.
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.
Economics of a Broadcaster: Sunk or Variable?
In this article we would examine the media industry – we will take a deep dive into the economics of the broadcasting business and how they have evolved over time.
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.