Beyond the Beach: Montaka’s Summer Investing Guide
While most people use the summer to switch off, we suggest a different approach: plugging in. This year’s Summer Investing Guide highlights three key essays from 2025, one podcast, and a book recommendation to get you set for the new year.
Beyond stock picking: The 3 big ideas that underpin Montaka’s portfolio construction
Most investors focus solely on which stocks to buy. But at Montaka, we believe how you construct your portfolio is equally critical. Discover how we build concentrated portfolios using Compounders, Outliers, and risk-based capital allocation to deliver sustainable long-term returns.
From Transistors to Transformations: Building AI’s Digital Backbone
As AI demand explodes, the industry has pivoted to something even more powerful: advanced packaging technologies that deliver up to 40x better performance than traditional scaling.
My investing story: Introducing our new Senior Analyst, Tim Le
Discover how Montaka’s new Senior Research Analyst, Tim Le, went from medical student to investment professional and why he wanted to join Montaka.
Uncrowded Advantage: Investing Where Others Cannot
As markets grow noisier and data becomes universal, genuine edges are harder to find. Lachie Mackay shares how the smartest investors gain the uncrowded advantage — by thinking longer term than everyone else.
The Adaptable Investor: Only adaptive investment teams will win in this new AI world
Markets are shifting faster than ever as AI accelerates the discovery (and invalidation) of facts. The investors who thrive will be those who adapt. Andrew Macken explores how adaptability will unlock opportunities in this new era.
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.
How we uncovered a little-known IBM spinoff gem: Kyndryl Holdings
Our focus on high-quality investments led us to Kyndryl Holdings, a spin-off from IBM. Despite its initial challenges, Kyndryl’s shift from unprofitable legacy contracts to profitable new ones presents a unique opportunity.