Market sentiment is a powerful force that often drives fluctuations in stock prices and market volatility, sometimes overshadowing the actual business fundamentals. While sentiment can be a useful gauge of market mood, relying on it to make investment decisions...
In the world of investing, the difference between success and mediocrity often boils down to how deeply one thinks about opportunities and risks. Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his deep insights into market behavior, and one of...
As we stand on the brink of a new era, the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) investment is just beginning. This transformative technology promises to revolutionise industries, reshape economies, and redefine the boundaries of human potential. For investors, the...
Would you bet your retirement on predicting the daily weather forecast over the next five years? Just as that gamble would be absurd, so too would be the attempt to perfectly time the stock market. Negative stories and the allure of market timing can be persuasive,...
As investors, staying informed about economic indicators is crucial to making sound investment decisions. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is one such indicator, providing insights into the inflationary trends within the economy. Today, the Australian Bureau of...
Based on our recent highlights, takeovers at the smaller end of the ASX tend to avoid lengthy, drawn-out scenarios due to the simplicity of business scale and fewer regulatory hurdles. We’ve seen a number of examples within the TAMIM portfolios including Atturra's...
In recent years, the trend of deglobalisation and “reshoring”—bringing manufacturing production back home to the US—has gained momentum. This shift is accelerating due to the Biden administration’s investments, tax incentives, and a tougher stance on China’s...
Finding unique opportunities in Japan is a thematic we have been enthusiastic about consistently over the years. Japanese balance sheets have historically been less than optimal, with many companies holding excessive cash reserves instead of returning capital to...
While selling at a loss to offset other gains is the obvious benefit, tax loss selling may provide additional opportunities for patient investors. Tax-loss selling is a strategy where investors sell underperforming stocks at a loss to offset capital gains from...
While markets and investors are often captivated by sectors promising rapid growth and technological advancements, there are times when strategic investments in more stable sectors can offer "defence" against economic downturns. One such sector is Defence, where...
Sometimes the macroeconomic outlook changes like the weather, and investors find themselves sailing in a crosswind of uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is ensnared in a catch-22 dilemma: whether to raise rates to tame inflation and risk plunging the...
In the early days of the internet, scepticism swirled around the notion of a global network connecting computers. People questioned its reliability, its security, and even its purpose. Yet, as history unfolded, the internet proved to be a transformative force beyond...
