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MONTGOMERY OFFERS A
SECOND INCOME STRATEGY
THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP
WITH AURA GROUP

Montgomery Investment Management is delighted to announce its
second fund in partnership with Aura Group.

Montgomery will offer the Aura Core Income Fund which aims to preserve
capital and provide stable monthly income and portfolio diversification through
exposure to a pool of Australian private debt assets predominantly made up of SME loans. 

 

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February 5, 2024

Aura Core Income Fund awarded ‘Very strong’ Investment Rating

By Scott Phillips

Private credit is increasingly capturing the attention of investors seeking regular income and capital stability, without the volatility or capital growth commonly associated with public equity or property markets. The Aura Core Income Fund, managed by our expert partner, Aura Credit Holdings, offers retail investors an opportunity to access private credit.
February 5, 2024

Boss Energy' share price rises amidst surging uranium price

By David Buckland

The price of uranium has jumped from U. S. $20/lb. in January 2018 to U. S. $40/lb in January 2022 to U. S. $90/lb in January 2024. Boss Energy (ASX: BOE), with its strategic market position and two significant projects, is poised to capitalise on this upward trajectory.
January 30, 2024

February 2024 reporting season calendar

By Roger Montgomery

As we delve into the February reporting season, investor focus shifts to company profits and identifies sectors and companies anticipating earnings growth. This period can be marked by volatility in share prices, contingent upon whether companies exceed or fall short of expectations.

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The information provided is general information only. The information does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs. You should consider your own investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs before acting upon any information provided in this document and consider seeking advice from a financial adviser if necessary.
March 27, 2024

Here’s why now is the time for small cap stocks

By Roger Montgomery

  2023 saw the largest gap emerge between large-cap companies and small caps since the GFC. The question is, will this gap to close in 2024?  We are optimistic about Australian small caps, anticipating a highly favourable environment and outperformance. That gap offers greater growth than large caps, at relatively more attractive valuations.
March 22, 2024

U.S. stocks have already jumped 10%. Where are the opportunities for 2024?

By Roger Montgomery

  Have you noticed this year’s improvement in market sentiment? Having intimated its possibility throughout 2023, global equities are now demonstrating a broadly robust rise. Despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty, the Polen Capital Global Growth Fund’s portfolio has also demonstrated striking performance, with expectations for continued success through the cycle.
November 16, 2023

How much to retire comfortably?

By Roger Montgomery

There’s some good news for a handful of the approximately 3000 Australians who retire every week, and some more challenging news for others. But, for all retirees, there are at least partial solutions to consider.
November 9, 2023

Dividends do not make a good company – Part 2

By Roger Montgomery

With annual general meeting (AGM) season underway, what is becoming clear, yet again, is that great managers are good at two things. The first is running the business, the second is allocating capital. Some might be able to run a business, but many managers are incompetent at allocating capital.

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May 7, 2024

Non-bank business lending and household spending

By Natalie Kolenda

Recent data from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on the Australian non-bank financing sector alluded to the fact that businesses are continuing to turn to non-bank providers for funding. As evidenced in the graph below, the non-bank share of business credit is trending upwards.
May 2, 2024

Quarterly consumer price index update

By Natalie Kolenda

The long-awaited quarterly consumer price index (CPI) figure was reported this week. Over the March quarter, CPI rose by 1. 0 per cent, which follows the previous 0. 6 per cent December quarter increase. Over the 12 months to March 2024, CPI rose by 3. 6 per cent.
April 26, 2024

The importance of thinking about stocks as businesses 

By Damon Ficklin

Successful business owners are often said to be able to feel the pulse of the companies they lead. For instance, great restaurateurs know what dishes are most popular on the menu, who their regular patrons are, when food suppliers will deliver fresh ingredients, and how much revenue is needed to cover operational expenses such as salaries and rent.

Media Clips

May 8, 2024

ABC Nightlife – EV sales downturn

By Roger Montgomery

In last night’s ABC Nightlife interview, I joined Philip Clark to discuss the shifting landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. We covered the significant drop in EV sales across Europe and debated the future sustainability of growth and market potential. Listen to the full conversation here: ABC Nightlife – ABC Nightlife – EV sales downturn.
May 2, 2024

FEAR AND GREED: Busting five myths of private credit

By Roger Montgomery

In this episode of the Fear and Greed Podcast, Sean Aylmer and I discuss the evolving landscape of private credit and its emergence as a viable investment class. I explain how private credit operates outside the traditional banking system and has gained traction due to changes in banking regulations post-GFC.
April 5, 2024

Ausbiz – Chocolate up, Tesla down  

By Roger Montgomery

In this week’s episode of Ausbiz, I share insights into Tesla’s (NASDAQ;TSLA) current challenges, noting the significant gap between vehicle production and sales despite expectations from innovations in AI and battery storage. This discrepancy raises questions about Tesla’s valuation and its similarities to traditional car manufacturers.
April 2, 2024

ABC Nightlife – inflation rates and cost-of-living

By Roger Montgomery

In last week’s ABC Nightlife interview, I joined Philip Clark to discuss the current state of costs of retirement, the implications of rising interest rates, inflation and more. You can listen to the full interview here: ABC Nightlife – Finance with Roger Montgomery

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