Category: Interest Rates
The Pain Trade: What’s Next for NZ Property?
It’s a billion-dollar question. Is the downward slide for real estate going to continue? Or will we see a return to growth?
Portfolio Update: July 2024 — Bull Market Builds…Up 7.9%
Like a breath of fresh air, we are seeing a new rejuvenation in the market. Here’s why our clients are now reaping the benefits of being courageous.
Millionaire Maker: Is Kiwi Property Changing Gears?
New Zealand has been obsessed with residential property for a long time. But the season is now changing. Should investors start adapting to this new reality?
Simon Angelo: The Luckier Country
Success comes down to making our own luck. We have hidden strengths as a nation. It’s time for us to lean into our competitive advantage.
The 100k+ Passive Income Portfolio
It’s the hardest question in finance. Should you put your money only in the bank? Or should you diversify it into productive assets?
Portfolio Update: June 2024 — A Defensive Vision
Last month gave us a generous surge of fear in Europe. Here’s why it actually turned out to be a rare chance to buy into value.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: CBDCs, Gold, and Flying Cars?!
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies, the outlook for gold, and a potential opportunity beyond the radar: airborne rideshare.
35%+ Discount: Kiwi Property on the NZX
There’s no hiding it: rising rates have hammered NZ property assets. But is this creating a rare discount? Should investors explore this further?
Portfolio Update: May 2024 — Bobbing Up
The interest-rate outlook for the Eurozone is starting to move the markets. For forward-looking investors, this final stretch could be a great time to capture value.
Optionality: How to Beat the Cost-of-Living Crisis
There’s no hiding it. Everyone has been feeling the tight squeeze of inflation. But here’s the good news: there’s an obvious way to futureproof ourselves.
Simon Angelo: Big Bank Profits
Are the banks greedy and heartless? Or do they have a valuable role to play in our society? We take an inside look at how this industry actually works.
Attention Warren Buffett: Is Italy the Next Japan?
Italy has been ignored and unloved by investors for a long time. But could this resilient nation finally be ready for an incredible turnaround?
Portfolio Update: April 2024 — Opportunity Dip
After five straight months of positivity, we saw a sharp drawdown in April. Was this a chance for cunning investors to lock in some bargain buys?
Simon Angelo: Beating This Recession
It’s easy enough to feel sour over this downturn. But how can Kiwi investors look beyond the economic fear and emerge victorious on the other side?
Portfolio Update: March 2024 — A Tale of Two Halves
Investors who had the courage to deploy in the first half of March were clearly rewarded in the second half. Here’s our analysis on why the financial tide is turning.