Simon Angelo

Total 702 Posts
Simon is the Chief Executive Officer and Publisher at Wealth Morning. He has been investing in the markets since he was 17. He recently spent a couple of years working in the hedge-fund industry in Europe. Before this, he owned an award-winning professional-services business and online-learning company in Auckland for 20 years. He has completed the Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management from the Personal Finance Society (UK), has written a bestselling book, and manages global share portfolios.

Infratil vs. the Income Machine

Infratil was a trailblazer in Kiwi infrastructure investing. But with global competition on the rise, is it time for investors to cast the net wider?

Simon Angelo: A Country Worth Coming Home To

New Zealand has gone from a rock-star economy to a beggar’s economy. How can we get our nation’s fortunes back on track? It must start with a courageous transformation.

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Market Opportunities Amid Fuel Shock

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the true impact of our country’s oil crisis. Plus, is this a chance to explore brave reforms for long-term resilience?

The Property Engine Powering Europe’s Hidden Growth Story

It’s no secret that the property boom in New Zealand has faded. But new opportunities are now beckoning overseas. Is it time to reposition?

Portfolio Update: March 2026 — Navigating the Strait of Fear

The conflict in the Persian Gulf has rattled global markets. But look beyond the fear. For value investors, this is the moment to buy the dip.

The Angel Investing Company Up 600% in 5 Years

Hungry investors are always searching for the next big unicorn. But caution is needed. Could there be a balanced way to gain exposure to new startups?

NZ’s Fuel Shortage: Are We in Trouble?

The Iranian war is now creating pain at the local petrol pump. Our lack of energy security is profound. How exactly did we get to this point?

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Wartime Investing & Why Young Kiwis Are Leaving

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the financial impact of what’s happening in Iran. Plus, what can we do to shore up talent and capital in New Zealand?

Shockwaves From Iran: Panic Selling, Strategic Buying

The latest upheaval in the Middle East is creating a surge of fear. But for rational investors, this could very well be a ‘sliding-door’ opportunity.

Legacy Giant Quietly Becomes AI Powerhouse

How can investors find a fresh angle in an increasingly tight AI race? Well, it helps to think outside the box. Here’s one intriguing idea that’s starting to take off.

Portfolio Update: February 2026 — Up 5.8%: Real Assets, Real Returns

The market threw us plenty of curveballs this past month. But our value strategy stayed resilient, allowing our composite portfolio to outperform.

Courage and Capital: Why the West Is Rising Again

Strong leadership is now injecting fresh energy into Western economies. Could this revival in common sense unleash a new wave of prosperity?

Inside the $10 Billion Bet on AI Compute

The rise of artificial intelligence has been feverish. The world is now hungry for new infrastructure. Is this creating a speculative opening for daring investors?

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The Kiwi Squeeze & The American Surge

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the impact of urban intensification on New Zealand life. Plus, is a new American golden age about to happen?

Please, Tax Me More. It’s Character-Building!

Two things in life are for certain: death and taxes. But is New Zealand overdoing it? Is the current tax system actually killing off free enterprise?