The 3 Pillars of outperformance | Podcast
Join Andy and Chris in a deep dive into the Three Pillars of Active Management – Concentration, Patience, and Discipline. They draw on empirical research to explain how these three pillars can lead to superior long-term returns for investors.
History shows the stock market can be wildly wrong. Is it now wrong on AI and China?
Explore cases where stock prices diverge from intrinsic value, and learn how to navigate market mispricing by staying focused on business fundamentals. Discover insights on areas of potential mispricing today and the importance of anchoring investment decisions in fundamentals, not stock prices.
Investing in platforms: How to tell the difference between a platform goldmine and a value-destroying ‘trapdoor’
Uncover the secrets to identifying genuine platform businesses and avoiding value-sapping ‘trapdoors’ in the investment realm. Learn the hallmarks of real platform goldmines, how network effects play a pivotal role, and why some companies claiming to be platforms might be deceiving. Navigate the complex world of investments with Montaka’s expert insights.
Quarterly Update: Q2 2023
In the first half of 2023, the economy, stock market, and Montaka’s portfolio have exceeded expectations. The portfolio’s appreciation led to questions about selling top performers, but we remain steadfast. Read on for insights on resilient stocks, our strategic holdings, and future outlook.
6 Questions: Why we also hold ‘outlier’ stocks like Spotify in our portfolio
Chris shares Montaka’s investment approach, where our portfolio is anchored by both ‘compounder’ stalwarts like Microsoft, and promising ‘outliers’, exemplified by Spotify. Discover how these distinct stock types contribute to Montaka’s forward-looking strategy.
From Wagga to Wall Street. How I became a global equities investor.
Explore the lasting value of global equities in the ever-evolving investment landscape. Andrew Macken, Montaka’s CIO, shares insightful perspectives on why they deserve a place as a cornerstone in your portfolio, drawing from his personal journey of building a career in global equities.
Where to from here after this year’s big rally?
While stock prices of some of the world’s best companies are up a lot this year, they are only just getting back to where they were at the beginning of last year. Don’t be tempted to sell your big tech stocks just yet—this article explains why the recent rally is just the beginning of an extraordinary journey for these companies and their investors.
5 reasons to buy alternatives giant KKR for your portfolio
From the enormous opportunity to further penetrate massive new markets like insurance and private wealth, leverage its scale advantage in Asia, or the potential for a valuation re-rating with smoother earnings streams, the future is full of extraordinary opportunities for KKR. With the stock undervalued, investors have a window of opportunity.
Short-term versus long-term investing (the pros and cons)
In this insightful article, Chris Demasi discusses the considerations investors should evaluate when deciding between short-term and long-term investment horizons. By examining the source of opportunity, drivers of return, potential for outsized gains, degree of deviation, and portfolio turnover, investors can make informed decisions to maximize their returns while managing risk. Demasi emphasizes the benefits of a long-term approach while acknowledging the value of selectively capitalizing on short-term opportunities.
The AI Revolution: Addressing 10 Vital Questions for Investors
Explore the critical implications of AI, from its revolutionary potential to economic effects, resultant winners and losers in the stock market, and the need for businesses to adapt, in this informative Q&A session with our CIO Andrew Macken.
