Simon Angelo
Even $5 Billion Can’t Buy Happiness
He’s worth over $5 billion. One of Australasia’s richest people. At one point, he was drinking a bottle of vodka a day just to get through the day.
US-China Trade War! What it Means for NZ
It will be one of the interesting events in our history as the US confronts China over its trade practices. For now, all we can do is have faith that fairness will prevail.
The Reason Why I’m Investing in Fish
In New Zealand, we have one of the largest fishing zones in the world. 4.1 million square kilometres. And a low population base. This provides a competitive advantage.
What You Need to Know About the RBNZ’s OCR Cut
A jittery response just now from the RBNZ. I’m surprised. I thought we were further from the cliff; on more solid ground.
The Herald Goes Premium: Should You Buy NZME?
The banners are getting bigger and the ads smarter, but I seldom click. Because once you click, you get lost into the net. It’s not on the same paper page anymore.
Our Future Energy Crisis Creates A Golden Opportunity
It’s amazing how quickly power blackouts are forgotten. Like oxygen, like water, you take the essentiality of electricity for granted — until you’re suddenly without it.
Are You a Margin Hound? Here’s How to Sniff Out a Good Investment
When I’m looking at businesses today, I keep front of mind these lessons on margin. As an investor, I’ve come to hate low-margin businesses. And as an analyst, I’m a margin hound.
Feeling Poor? Escape the Wage Trap by Investing Smartly
How do you beat low Kiwi wages? Save whatever you can. Build a dividend-rich investment portfolio.
Jacinda’s Made the Right Choice: Forget the CGT
As an investor, I opened one of my nice bottles of French wine the other week when the Ardern government dismissed the proposed CGT.
US Jobs Report — Why Kiwis Like You Just Got Poorer
The Kiwi dollar is weaker after the US jobs data was posted earlier this month. An expected US slowdown doesn’t appear to be happening. Instead, the slowdown is happening here.
This Forgotten Element Could Mean the Death of Tesla
Hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCVs) have around double the range of even the more efficient battery EVs, like Tesla’s Model S. So why are we seeing more EVs but few FCVs on our roads?
The Urgent Hunt for Yield That’s Boosting Kiwi Stocks
One of the reasons shares and property have boomed is due to the new approach in monetary policy since the global financial crisis of 2008. The approach penalises savers in the bank but rewards the owners of physical and financial assets.
Kiwi Homeowners: An Urgent Warning from the Bitcoin Bubble
With bitcoin, we believed it would go mainstream. An alternative to fiat currency that could hold its value like gold. This was an idealistic dream.
Could China Seize This Italian Port? — Lessons for Investors
It was a shock last year when the Morandi Bridge collapsed. It highlighted a big problem for Italy: the need to invest in aging infrastructure in an indebted nation.
Investing in Uncertain Times: Are You Prepared?
Yesterday I got to see a showcase of where investing is going in 2019 and beyond. I picked up some good ideas. It helped confirm some of the opportunities I’ve been seeing in the markets.