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MONTGOMERY OFFERS A
SECOND INCOME STRATEGY
THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP
WITH AURA GROUP

Montgomery Investment Management is delighted to announce its
second fund in partnership with Aura Group.

Montgomery will offer the Aura Core Income Fund which aims to preserve
capital and provide stable monthly income and portfolio diversification through
exposure to a pool of Australian private debt assets predominantly made up of SME loans. 

 

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August 30, 2024

Reporting season quick takes 

By Roger Montgomery

Amid a hectic reporting week, we offer the following quick takes, highlighting the results of key, high-quality companies.   Cochlear (ASX:COH)  It was Cochlear’s guidance that caught some investors by surprise, particularly those that had set high expectations after 18 months of robust growth.
August 22, 2024

Breville’s brews another solid result 

By Roger Montgomery

Back in February, Breville Group’s (ASX:BRG) HY24 results divided the investment community. Despite improved gross margins and efficient cost control measures, revenue fell slightly short of consensus expectations, prompting some analysts to suggest the company should have engaged in more promotional (read: discounting) activity to drive sales. Of course, strategically, this can weaken a brand and its long-term value.
August 16, 2024

Can the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s share price rally continue into FY25? 

By Roger Montgomery

Our domestic large-cap funds have maintained an underweight position in the banks, and even though the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) was, for a time, our largest position, being underweight in the sector has cost relative performance thanks to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s share price rallying as much as 23 per cent year-to-date and 35 per cent last financial…

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March 27, 2024

Here’s why now is the time for small cap stocks

By Roger Montgomery

  2023 saw the largest gap emerge between large-cap companies and small caps since the GFC. The question is, will this gap to close in 2024?   We are optimistic about Australian small caps, anticipating a highly favourable environment and outperformance. That gap offers greater growth than large caps, at relatively more attractive valuations.
March 22, 2024

U.S. stocks have already jumped 10%. Where are the opportunities for 2024?

By Roger Montgomery

  Have you noticed this year’s improvement in market sentiment? Having intimated its possibility throughout 2023, global equities are now demonstrating a broadly robust rise. Despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty, the Polen Capital Global Growth Fund’s portfolio has also demonstrated striking performance, with expectations for continued success through the cycle.
November 16, 2023

How much to retire comfortably?

By Roger Montgomery

There’s some good news for a handful of the approximately 3000 Australians who retire every week, and some more challenging news for others. But, for all retirees, there are at least partial solutions to consider.
November 9, 2023

Dividends do not make a good company – Part 2

By Roger Montgomery

With annual general meeting (AGM) season underway, what is becoming clear, yet again, is that great managers are good at two things. The first is running the business, the second is allocating capital. Some might be able to run a business, but many managers are incompetent at allocating capital.

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August 30, 2024

Reporting season quick takes 

By Roger Montgomery

Amid a hectic reporting week, we offer the following quick takes, highlighting the results of key, high-quality companies.   Cochlear (ASX:COH)  It was Cochlear’s guidance that caught some investors by surprise, particularly those that had set high expectations after 18 months of robust growth.
August 22, 2024

Breville’s brews another solid result 

By Roger Montgomery

Back in February, Breville Group’s (ASX:BRG) HY24 results divided the investment community. Despite improved gross margins and efficient cost control measures, revenue fell slightly short of consensus expectations, prompting some analysts to suggest the company should have engaged in more promotional (read: discounting) activity to drive sales. Of course, strategically, this can weaken a brand and its long-term value.

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August 30, 2024

ABC Nightlife – Finance

By Roger Montgomery

This week on ABC Nightlife, I joined Philip Clark to discuss the results from the current reporting season and the outlook for the new financial year. We explored why more companies have exceeded market expectations than have disappointed. You can listen to the full interview here: ABC Nightlife – Finance with Roger Montgomery
August 30, 2024

Fear + Greed: Inside profit season' success stories

By Roger Montgomery

This week, I had a great conversation with Sean Aylmer on the Fear and Greed podcast about the latest reporting season. We discussed how analysts are reassessing their views on companies and the impact of outlook statements on forecasts for the next year. With interest rates staying higher for longer, some sectors are feeling the pressure.
August 27, 2024

Ausbiz – Two retail stocks with "promising" growth

By Roger Montgomery

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I gave an overview of the current earnings season, shedding light on how the uncertain economic environment has influenced company performances. Despite the unclear macroeconomic picture, there has been a notable trend of companies exceeding earnings expectations.
August 9, 2024

Ausbiz – Has the AI bubble finally burst?

By Roger Montgomery

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I discussed the potential bursting of the AI bubble and the challenges mega tech companies face in monetising AI. I highlighted the opportunities in high-quality businesses at rational prices and emphasised the outperformance potential of small caps, driven by positive economic growth and disinflation.

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