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...
As technology strides forward, the world's energy demands have skyrocketed, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this surge. This escalation poses significant challenges and opportunities—an area we have recently begun to delve into. The rise in...
In the wake of a significant market sell off following a stimulus induced boom there were plenty of company’s that saw the baby thrown out with the bath water. Over the past year, TAMIM has identified significant opportunities within the merger and acquisition...
We first highlighted the importance of semiconductors back in April 2023 when we introduced the concept of megatrends. Back then, we used the example of the automotive industry and the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and highlighted how investing in...
