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Paul Rickard

Paul Rickard

Paul Rickard has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services and banking, including 20 years with the Commonwealth Bank Group in senior leadership roles. Paul was the founding Managing Director and CEO of CommSec, and was named Australian ‘Stockbroker of the Year’ in 2005. In 2011, Paul teamed up with Peter Switzer and Maureen Jordan to launch the Switzer Report, a newsletter and website for share market investors. A regular commentator in the media, investment advisor and company director, he is also a Non-Executive Director of Tyro Payments Ltd and PEXA Group Limited.

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Is Telstra back in the buy zone?

I have been a long-time fan of Telstra (TLS), not because it is a great company – because it is not – but because it is the dominant player providing services that none of us can go without. Further, as an investor, it is a super defensive stock which has reliable earnings, those earnings have been steadily increasing and it pays a good, almost fully franked dividend, which has also been increasing.

August 17, 2026 · 5 min read
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Questions of the Week (13 August 2026)

Is Perth shipbuilder Austal (ASB) being taken over? Why is Suncorp (SUN) paying a fully franked special dividend of 10c per share? What do the brokers think of location sharing app company Life360 which got smashed after its result on Tuesday? Does CBA offer a dividend re-investment plan, and if so, how do I tell them I want to participate?

August 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Resmed feels like good value

The healthcare sector has had a tough 12 months. But there are signs the worst may be over, and Resmed’s strong quarterly result is one […]

August 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Questions of the Week (6 August 2026)

What is the best ETF to invest in the AI hyperscalers? With reporting season underway, what companies will you be watching closely and when do they report? Are the major brokers bearish on Fortescue? When will RIO trade 'ex-dividend'?

August 6, 2026 · 2 min read
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Questions of the Week (23 July 2026)

Where can I see a calendar of US companies reporting earnings? What is a 'transfer balance cap'? Which ETF for the Resources sector? What do the brokers think of NextDC?

July 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Questions of the Week (16 July 2026) — Investing, Q&A
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Questions of the Week (16 July 2026)

How do you rate the Australian Quality ETF (AQLT) from Betashares? Why have some of the international share ETFs such as IHVV and VGAD just paid such big distributions? What are the eligibility rules about making a non-concessional super contribution? What is the brokers’ target price for A2 Milk?

July 16, 2026 · 3 min read

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