Update from the PMs – November 2024
A popular narrative suggests that stocks are expensive and investment opportunities are scarce. However, Montaka is finding numerous undervalued stocks, enough to fill a highly concentrated portfolio.
The Potioneer’s Gambit
Why the world’s most valuable elixir maker may be outmaneuvered by its free-brewing rival!
The Flywheels Driving Amazon’s Dominance | Podcast
This podcast breaks down the five key “flywheels” that drive Amazon’s success. Each flywheel, from e-commerce to digital advertising, plays a crucial role in creating a self-reinforcing cycle of growth. By continuously enhancing customer experience, optimizing logistics, and leveraging data, Amazon strengthens its competitive advantages and maintains its position as a global leader.
Quarterly Letter: Q3 2024
When you combine solid US aggregate growth, falling interest rates, and reasonable equity valuations (after adjusting for several distortions), it makes global equities fertile ground for investment opportunities. And yet markets have experienced some volatility of late.
Update from the PMs – October 2024
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Despite the upcoming US election’s significance, Montaka believes it will have minimal impact on stock prices. Additionally, MFF Capital Investments’ acquisition of Montaka will provide greater resources and ensure the continuity of Montaka’s investment strategies and team.
Ignore political noise, America is still best bet for investors
In their own way, Macken and Demasi are repeating their version of Buffett’s argument that the structural forces for growth and innovation behind the success of the US are too ingrained in the system to be stuffed up by whichever group of politicians happens to be in Washington.
Chris Mackay buys Montaka, outlines Magellan-like vision
(As mentioned in the AFR) Magellan Financial Group co-founder Chris Mackay is reshaping his own Magellan offshoot by snapping up global equities manager Montaka into his $2 billion investment vehicle.
Why Spotify keeps smashing expectations: 4 reasons behind their success
Spotify’s trajectory is the perfect example of a flywheel business. A year ago, we could appreciate it spinning a little faster, benefiting all stakeholders. But as flywheels do, it has only accelerated from there.
MFF Capital Investments announces intention to acquire Montaka
The acquisition aims to combine the strengths of both companies while preserving Montaka’s independent operations and team structure, offering enhanced resources and long-term stability for investors.
Looks can be deceiving: Why equities are more attractive than they appear
By adjusting for outlier companies and considering R&D spending’s impact on earnings, a clearer picture of equity value emerges, challenging the ‘expensive equities’ narrative.
