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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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Term deposit rates on their way down

Despite the downsides, I think there’s a major place for term deposits in investors’ portfolios. Term deposit rates will continue to drift lower, so here are the best available rates right now.

October 14, 2024 · 4 min read
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Questions of the Week

Is Metcash a good buy at these levels? How does RIO propose to fund the US$9.9 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium – will there be a share issue? Have the results of the NEXTDC share purchase plan been announced? What do the brokers says about Resmed?

October 10, 2024 · 2 min read
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Woodside’s share price has been on the slide since mid 2023. Is it good buying now? Is there an ETF that allows me to invest in cybersecurity firms? Why are share purchase plans capped at $30,000? Do the brokers see more price upside for Xero?

October 3, 2024 · 2 min read
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Questions of the Week

Macquarie is near a 12 month high – can the run continue? What’s the ‘trimmed mean inflation rate’ that the RBA uses to set interest rates? What are the new limits that apply to get the aged pension? What do the brokers say about Audinate?

September 26, 2024 · 3 min read
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NEXTDC is raising more money – should you take part?

Following a $1.32 billion capital raise in April, Data Centre-as-a-Service provider NEXTDC (NXT) is raising more capital. Let me take you through what the brokers think and then I’ll go through my view.

September 23, 2024 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

What is the “dot plot” that people refer to when discussing US interest rates? Does the Fed’s decision to cut US rates make an interest rate cut more likely in Australia? Ramsay Healthcare is the lowest it has been in 5 years, is it a buy? What do the brokers say about Ansell, which has been on a strong run?

September 19, 2024 · 3 min read
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Does “fallen angel” Sonic Healthcare offer value?

Global pathology leader Sonic Healthcare has shed more than 43% from its post pandemic high? Does it now offer value, particularly with its progressive dividend policy?

September 16, 2024 · 4 min read
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Will APRA’s announcement on bank capital have any impact on the hybrid securities market? Is Next DC doing a share purchase plan, and if so, what are the details? Woolworths has recently sold out of Endeavour. What do the brokers think? What is the minimum parcel of shares I can buy on the ASX?

September 12, 2024 · 3 min read
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Woolies or Coles?

The shares of our two major supermarket groups, Woolworths and Coles, are highly correlated. However in 2024, Coles has outperformed Woolworths by around 23%. Is this likely to continue, or will the pendulum tilt back toward Woolworths?. Should you own Woolies or Coles?

September 9, 2024 · 5 min read

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