How Floor & Decor Outperforms Home Depot & Lowe’s in the $40B Flooring Industry

Despite housing market challenges, Floor & Decor’s flywheel business model, pricing power, and store expansion strategy make it a standout investment. Learn why it’s set to dominate the hard surface flooring industry.
Why Chris Demasi is calm about his stock bets being dumped

In an interview with the AFR, Demasi explains why short-term volatility doesn’t derail his investment strategy, emphasizing business fundamentals over stock price fluctuations. Discover why Montaka doubled down on KKR during its sell-off and how patience defines their high-conviction approach.
Patience and Probabilities: Where Montaka’s Competitive Edge Shines

In uncertain markets, Montaka thrives by focusing on high-probability winners. Drawing from Nick Sleep’s principles, we invest in robust businesses like Amazon and Spotify—where customer value far exceeds profits. Learn why patience is our ultimate advantage.
Amazon’s Hidden Flywheel: Robotics Revolution

Amazon’s relentless focus on innovation has birthed a hidden flywheel: its robotics-driven fulfillment network. From overcoming pandemic-induced challenges to addressing overcapacity, Amazon’s investment in cutting-edge robotics is transforming its operations.
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.
Up 30% in a quarter? The mindset needed to successfully invest in transformational stocks

Investors in transformative businesses such as Amazon, Tencent and Meta, need to be prepared for the inherently uneven ‘lumpy’ returns of these businesses.
The biggest surprise in US earnings

Insights from the recent US earnings season, discussing 9 companies that delivered solid results but faced muted stock price reactions. Discover Montaka’s latest addition and investment thesis.
Six reasons LVMH will keep compounding for decades to come

Explore the six compelling reasons why LVMH, the world’s leader in luxury with iconic brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, is well-positioned to benefit from powerful structural tailwinds and continue its impressive earnings growth for decades to come.
What might surprise in 2024? 5 questions with our CIO

Giles Goodwill interviews Andy Macken about his outlook for 2024. Join them as they discuss China, AI winners and the recent growth trajectory that global equities have witnessed.
Downfall? 6 vital questions on Meta’s future

Montaka CIO, Andrew Macken shares why he believes there is a strong likelihood that Meta will significantly outperform the very low expectations that are currently embedded in Meta’s stock price.