Category: Inflation
Portfolio Update: July 2024 — Bull Market Builds…Up 7.9%
Like a breath of fresh air, we are seeing a new rejuvenation in the market. Here’s why our clients are now reaping the benefits of being courageous.
Simon Angelo: The Luckier Country
Success comes down to making our own luck. We have hidden strengths as a nation. It’s time for us to lean into our competitive advantage.
The 100k+ Passive Income Portfolio
It’s the hardest question in finance. Should you put your money only in the bank? Or should you diversify it into productive assets?
Portfolio Update: June 2024 — A Defensive Vision
Last month gave us a generous surge of fear in Europe. Here’s why it actually turned out to be a rare chance to buy into value.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: CBDCs, Gold, and Flying Cars?!
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies, the outlook for gold, and a potential opportunity beyond the radar: airborne rideshare.
35%+ Discount: Kiwi Property on the NZX
There’s no hiding it: rising rates have hammered NZ property assets. But is this creating a rare discount? Should investors explore this further?
Portfolio Update: May 2024 — Bobbing Up
The interest-rate outlook for the Eurozone is starting to move the markets. For forward-looking investors, this final stretch could be a great time to capture value.
Simon Angelo: The Next Black Swan
The stock market is incredibly adaptable. It has the ability to price in the future. But what happens when an unexpected fear event hits us?
Optionality: How to Beat the Cost-of-Living Crisis
There’s no hiding it. Everyone has been feeling the tight squeeze of inflation. But here’s the good news: there’s an obvious way to futureproof ourselves.
Dog vs. Wolf: What Sort of Investor Are You?
Good long-term investing is less about intelligence and more about temperament. Here’s why this unique personality type may excel above all others.
Portfolio Update: April 2024 — Opportunity Dip
After five straight months of positivity, we saw a sharp drawdown in April. Was this a chance for cunning investors to lock in some bargain buys?
300% in 12 Months: The Commodity Jump You Never Expected
This is epic. A supply-chain disruption on a massive scale. Here’s why this commodity squeeze has the potential to impact every household on Earth.
Rotten State: Why Incentives Matter
Is there too much government control? Too much bureaucratic fat? Well, it’s time for a makeover. Here’s how we can create a leaner and meaner economy now.
Simon Angelo: Beating This Recession
It’s easy enough to feel sour over this downturn. But how can Kiwi investors look beyond the economic fear and emerge victorious on the other side?
Portfolio Update: March 2024 — A Tale of Two Halves
Investors who had the courage to deploy in the first half of March were clearly rewarded in the second half. Here’s our analysis on why the financial tide is turning.