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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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November 11, 2024

Sectors poised for growth under Trump’s administration  

By Roger Montgomery

One of the most frequently asked questions by investors following Trump’s election victory is: what sectors will do well? While much remains unknowable about Trump’s second term, his “promises made, promises kept” statement during his victory speech suggests not all is a mystery.
October 1, 2024

Myth-busting private credit

By Roger Montgomery

  In this week’s video insight, Brett Craig, Director at Aura Credit Holdings, our partner in private credit, and I discuss some common myths surrounding private credit. Together, we explore the evolving landscape of lending to small and medium-sized corporates in Australia, shedding light on the risks, returns, and opportunities.

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In this section we explore investing basics, common themes and information to help guide your investing journey. 

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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November 1, 2024

November ABC Statewide Drive – Money Matters

By Roger Montgomery

Yesterday afternoon, I joined Jess McGuire on ABC Statewide Drive for the Money Matters segment, where we discussed the critical role of company boards during times of crisis. We explored how comnpany boards should approach challenging situations.
October 31, 2024

The Money Puzzle – Are wayward CEOs costing you money?

By Roger Montgomery

Last night, I joined James Kirby on the Australian podcast, The Money Puzzle, to discuss the impact of wayward CEOs on shareholder value. We explored how certain CEOs, can inadvertently taint their company’s image, sometimes costing investors in terms of public trust and financial returns.
October 31, 2024

Ausbiz – AI's winners and losers

By Roger Montgomery

In this morning’s Ausbiz episode, I discussed how generative artificial intelligence (AI) might ultimately benefit consumers more than shareholders. We explored the distinct roles within the AI landscape: “upstream” companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) provide essential infrastructure, while “downstream” firms like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) apply the technology but face slowing profit growth.

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November 12, 2024

The Trump effect on small cap stocks 

By Roger Montgomery

Since 2022, we have predicted that small cap stocks, especially those representing innovative businesses with pricing power, would do well in an environment of disinflation and positive economic growth.   Since the end of 2022, the U. S. Russell 2000 Index of small-cap stocks has risen 36 per cent, the U. S.
November 11, 2024

Sectors poised for growth under Trump’s administration  

By Roger Montgomery

One of the most frequently asked questions by investors following Trump’s election victory is: what sectors will do well? While much remains unknowable about Trump’s second term, his “promises made, promises kept” statement during his victory speech suggests not all is a mystery.
October 23, 2024

A three-piece update to Nick Scali furniture

By Roger Montgomery

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) released a trading update along with first half earnings guidance. Most analysts conclude that the update was a downgrade to the first-half consensus net profit after tax (NPAT); longer-term investors will look beyond the short-term effects of higher freight charges. The headline numbers are as follows: the company’s 1H25 group NPAT guidance is now $26.

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