Category: US
The Most Hated Market in the World: Is This an Opportunity?
Most investors are following the herd. But are they overlooking a wild frontier opportunity on the edge of the map? Here’s what they could be missing.
Portfolio Update: April 2026 — Onwards and Up 6.35%
Blink and you’ll miss it. The jitters from the Iran war have receded, giving way to a spectacular market rally. Here’s how we caught this positive wave.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: CBDCs, India FTA & House Prices
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the public resistance against central bank digital currencies. Plus, what are the prospects now for Kiwi property?
Modern Warfare: The Race to Dominate the Battlefield
War is an inescapable part of the human experience. Could this stunning new innovation reshape the battlespace for generations to come?
Crisis or Opportunity? The Great Power Struggle of Our Age
Are we entering a new era of geopolitical competition? As the global landscape shifts before our eyes, a fresh opportunity could be emerging for brave investors.
Lessons from Vietnam: The War That Made Asia Rich
The trauma of the Vietnam War continues to provoke strong emotions. But here’s a contrarian question: did that conflict actually leave behind a positive legacy?
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?
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?
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.
Are War Headlines Fooling Investors Again?
Turbulence. Fear. Uncertainty. It can tempting to freeze up at a time like this. But pushing forward with a contrarian attitude might be better. Here’s why.
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?
Oil Shock: What Comes Next for America?
We’re witnessing a clash of the titans. As America and Iran slug it out, the fate of the oil market hangs in the balance. But is there more to this conflict than meets the eye?
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?
AI Doomsday: Xero and the Great Unravelling
It’s a terrifying idea. Automation is about to disrupt our economy, making some companies obsolete. Could this be the first domino to fall?
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.