Category: Stock Market
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.
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.
Coffee & Capital: 5 Lessons About the Market
We’ve just concluded our latest investors’ gathering in Auckland. Which way is the world going? Here are some insights from our lively discussion.
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.
The Rebellion Trade: Buying the World’s Most Hated Asset?
It’s human nature to follow the crowd. But some gutsy investors are already breaking away, preferring to focus on a counter-cyclical trend.
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?
Hold, Hold, Hold: The Art of Investing with Courage
Everyone wants to buy when the market is climbing. But what happens when the market turns choppy? Well, here’s why having a strong stomach matters.
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?
2 Kiwi Companies Delivering Value & Resilience
There’s no hiding it: local businesses are facing a tough operating environment. But even under pressure, these two gems are showing remarkable staying power.
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?
American Empire: Turning Chaos Into Capital
The United States is entering a new era of aggressive expansionism. Should we fear it? Or could this pave the way for brighter days ahead?
Portfolio Update: January 2026 — Market Gyrations
As we close out the first month of 2026, we’re seeing loud and brash headlines. But is the controversy leading to a ‘sliding-door’ opportunity?