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.
5 steps to evolve your investing in the right direction
Investing is a continual evolution and involves learning and extracting the right lessons. Are you looking for ways to enhance and improve your investing strategy? This article covers 5 key steps for advancing your investment strategy in the appropriate direction.
Extrapolation trap: Despite the recent growth slowdown, we remain bullish on the long-term structural growth of 2 key industries
As we see reports of decelerating growth this year and into next year, some investors may be questioning their outlook. These industries have not entered a ‘new normal’ of permanent slower growth. The slowdown is cyclical, not structural.
The case for investment optimism: 4 tech advancements that will underpin long-term returns (and the 3 stocks you need to profit from them)
With so much bad news abound, it can be difficult to see any light amidst the economic darkness. But in engineering labs all around the world, extraordinary advancements in technology are being made. In the not-too-distant future, the economic cycle will turn, and the market’s myopia will fade. And when it does, the new market opportunities unlocked by today’s technological advancements will come into focus.
4 reasons why Spotify shares are set for a star revival
Bargain hunters alert! Spotify shares have fallen 75% from their peak in 2021. Should you panic? We don’t think so. Here are 4 key reasons why Spotify can materially increase its earning power in future years and why the stock is way undervalued in our opinion.
How we use the ‘private equity’ approach to invest in (shockingly undervalued) Microsoft
What if we owned all of Microsoft? This article takes a detailed look at how we implement the ‘private equity’ approach to public equities. We also shed light on why we believe that Microsoft is an $US11 trillion opportunity.
The market is dividing in to ‘advantaged’ and ‘disadvantaged’ businesses
The economic times of the day are challenging to decode. But a valuable step in making investing just a little less difficult is to focus on businesses with strong advantages- ones that provide mission-critical value with limited competition. What exactly separates advantaged from disadvantaged businesses?
Why investors should take a ‘private equity’ approach in this difficult market
By taking a private equity approach to investing in the public equity markets in this difficult market, investors can harness the “best of both worlds” and still make superior returns over the long term.
Barbarians in your portfolio: The best way to access the private markets boom
Of the private market giants, our preferred option is Blackstone, the world’s number one player with $US731 billion of assets under management (AUM) across all asset classes. The company has grown its AUM by 16% per annum for the last decade. It has created a ‘flywheel’ where its success allows it to attract the best talent and best deals, that lead to further success.
Lifting the hood: 5 big investment ideas from the recent reporting season
We have recently passed yet another reporting season where investors typically try to analyze heaps of information that could impact short-term stock movement. Read on to know what our team has identified as the 5 big investment ideas from this recent reporting season to gain an edge in your investment decisions.
