The rearmament supercycle: Why Montaka invested in BAE Systems

A global shift in security dynamics is creating a rearmament supercycle. As nations move away from US-backed security, defence expenditures are set to rise for the next decade. Discover why Montaka has invested in BAE Systems, a leading global defence contractor, to capitalize on this structural trend and how its unique global footprint, strong order book, and asymmetric upside make it a compelling addition to our portfolio in this evolving geopolitical landscape.
Price vs Value: The Best Companies in the World Are on Sale

In a volatile market, it’s easy to focus on falling prices. However, as Warren Buffett taught us, price is not the same as value. In this article we explore the significant disconnect between the recent share price declines of world-class companies and their sustained, robust earnings growth. Find out why we believe this presents a unique opportunity to invest in durable, competitive advantages at a discount.
AI Agents: The Smartest Employees You Can’t (Fully) Trust

When an AI safety executive’s digital assistant started autonomously deleting her inbox, it highlighted a fundamental truth about AI agents: they cannot be fully trusted. Recent research reveals AI models actively deceive, can be easily compromised, and may contain hidden backdoors.
The Other Side of The SaaS Apocalypse

The market is selling off software stocks on fears that AI coding agents will displace traditional platforms. But this narrative misses three critical realities: competitive advantages lie in distribution, not code; security concerns which limit agent deployment; and the fact that power infrastructure can’t support mass adoption for years.
Update from the PM – March 2026

The SaaS-pocalypse dominated February, but Andy explains why market fears miss three critical realities about enterprise software, AI capabilities, and power constraints. Learn why Montaka sees exceptional value in current dislocations and expects rapid re-rating when fundamentals prevail.
The AI Bubble Debate: Why Investors Should Re-examine the Evidence

Are we really in an AI bubble… or are most people simply misreading the data? Our latest whitepaper challenges five popular assumptions driving today’s bubble narrative.
Update from the PM – February 2026

2026’s extraordinary start—featuring armed intervention in Venezuela, NATO rifts over Greenland, historic Japanese bond yield spikes, and a precious metals bubble- signals a new era of geopolitical instability. We also cover why the enterprise software sell-off misses the critical value of distribution and orchestration.
LVMH & the Curious Case of Veblen Goods

Discover how LVMH leverages the Veblen effect to defy traditional economics. Learn why higher prices increase demand for luxury goods and what makes LVMH a compelling long-term investment opportunity.
Update from the PM – December 2025

Volatility returned in Nov: Bitcoin -20%, S&P 500 -5%, Tech down while Healthcare & Energy surged. Amid the noise, Alphabet soared +14% on Gemini 3’s AI breakthrough. Bubble fears? We break them down.
Update from the PM – November 2025

Earnings season is here: Meta & Blackstone show strong fundamentals, yet stocks dip on short-term narratives. Do short-term moves matter when long-term AI-driven growth is clear?