This week we start a new series. One focusing on something many Australian investors place great value in: dividend yield. To start off we look at Origin (ORG.ASX) and AGL Energy (AGL.ASX), both of which have proven to be rather painful experiences for the shareholder...
Global markets
The Hidden Value In Giants: AMZN & GOOGL
This week we will be writing about two of the heavyweights on the NASDAQ, Amazon (AMZN.NASDAQ) and Alphabet (GOOGL.NASDAQ). While these stocks are always in the headlines, we believe there are parts of these businesses that are stuck in the shadow of their parent...
It’s a Topsy Turvy World
Ahead of his webinar next week (register here), Robert Swift takes a brief look at the state of the world and what it means for the investors out there. We recently made a plea which fell on deaf ears. Instead of some precautionary monetary tightening, for which we...
Industrials, Logistics and Storage: REITs To Hold Long-term
This week we look at two more REIT’s, this time both US based. The first is a global footprint of industrial and logistics facilities, Prologis (PLD.NYSE), while the second focuses on self storage, Public Storage (PSA.NYSE). Prologis (PLD.NYSE) Prologis is one way for...
A Pure Play Residential REIT & a Growth Play
This week we look at two more REIT’s, this time both EU based. The first is Frankfurt listed, LEG Immobilien (LEG.FWB), while the second is dual-listed, VGP Group NV (VGP.BR). LEG Immobilien (LEG.FWB) LEG Immobilien is a pure-play residential REIT. Created in 1970 as...
The 2 REITs You Need To Keep An Eye On
This week we continue on the thematic of REITS and look at two US based entities one of which, VICI Properties, we feel makes a rather rational investment case for inclusion in portfolios while the other, Digital Realty, is on our watchlist. VICI Properties...
5G, Autonomous Vehicles and How We’re Taking Advantage: Part 2
In order to achieve full autonomy in driverless cars we will need to see much more then just advanced tech in-vehicle, we will also need a significant step up in infrastructure in the cities and spaces around the vehicles. Over the next two weeks we will be talking...
Talking Top Twenty | Part 7: Transurban & Goodman
Sid Ruttala continues his journey through the ASX20. This week his notes visit and review Transurban (TCL.ASX) and Goodman Group (GMG.ASX). The earlier parts to Talking Top Twenty, can be found here: Part 1: The Banks - CBA & WBC Part 2: The Banks - NAB & ANZ...
Talking Top Twenty | Part 9: Brambles & Amcor
Sid Ruttala continues his journey through the ASX 20. This week his notes visit and review Brambles (BXB.ASX) and Amcor (AMC.ASX). A must read for the Australian investor. The earlier parts of Talking Top Twenty, can be found here: Part 1: The Banks - CBA & WBC...
Equities As an Inflation Hedge? Choose Wisely Though
Robert Swift takes a look at the current situation around inflation and looks at how we can invest to maintain our spending power in real terms. A must read for those now receiving next to nothing for their bonds and fixed income. Inflation is here. It really never...
PointsBet (PBH.ASX): Still A Bet Worth Taking?
Today we are writing about the fast growing sports betting industry emerging in America and a mid cap that is well positioned to benefit. PointsBet (PBH.ASX), one of 2020’s hottest stocks, is an online bookmaker offering sports betting services in Australia while also...
Taiwan: Not the Most Dangerous Place on Earth
As long-term investors in Taiwan we prefer to look at the investment flows by Taiwanese companies into China as an indicator of the state of relations and not media speculation regarding the prospect for military hostilities. If China were going to invade Taiwan it...