Simon Angelo

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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.

The Trade War Stock That’s Surging

Trump is perhaps right pulling up China on years of predatory trade practices. Yet one area where things could unhinge comes in the form of China’s threat to curtail rare-earth exports.

Living at Sea? The Retirement Option That’s Making Waves

I recently came across André Sidler and co-founder Avril Hanna through my network. We caught up for coffee to discuss an extraordinary opportunity.

First Weed Company to List on the NZX?

Cannasouth is seeking $5 million from invited investors and another $5 million in a public offer. This could end a long listing drought on our bone-dry exchange.

Why This Aussie Bank Stock Jumped Nearly 12% in 5 Days

When Scott Morrison’s Liberal-led Coalition won again. It was one of the worst failures ever.

Lousy IPOs — Are We Seeing the Extinction of the Unicorn?

Do you know who has really made money with Lyft and Uber? Private equity capital that got in early. The IPOs are a bit late.

Even $5 Billion Can’t Buy Happiness

He’s worth over $5 billion. One of Australasia’s richest people. At one point, he was drinking a bottle of vodka a day just to get through the day.

US-China Trade War! What it Means for NZ

It will be one of the interesting events in our history as the US confronts China over its trade practices. For now, all we can do is have faith that fairness will prevail.

The Reason Why I’m Investing in Fish

In New Zealand, we have one of the largest fishing zones in the world. 4.1 million square kilometres. And a low population base. This provides a competitive advantage.

What You Need to Know About the RBNZ’s OCR Cut

A jittery response just now from the RBNZ. I’m surprised. I thought we were further from the cliff; on more solid ground.

The Herald Goes Premium: Should You Buy NZME?

The banners are getting bigger and the ads smarter, but I seldom click. Because once you click, you get lost into the net. It’s not on the same paper page anymore.

Our Future Energy Crisis Creates A Golden Opportunity

It’s amazing how quickly power blackouts are forgotten. Like oxygen, like water, you take the essentiality of electricity for granted — until you’re suddenly without it.

Are You a Margin Hound? Here’s How to Sniff Out a Good Investment

When I’m looking at businesses today, I keep front of mind these lessons on margin. As an investor, I’ve come to hate low-margin businesses. And as an analyst, I’m a margin hound.

Feeling Poor? Escape the Wage Trap by Investing Smartly

How do you beat low Kiwi wages? Save whatever you can. Build a dividend-rich investment portfolio.

Jacinda’s Made the Right Choice: Forget the CGT

As an investor, I opened one of my nice bottles of French wine the other week when the Ardern government dismissed the proposed CGT.

US Jobs Report — Why Kiwis Like You Just Got Poorer

The Kiwi dollar is weaker after the US jobs data was posted earlier this month. An expected US slowdown doesn’t appear to be happening. Instead, the slowdown is happening here.