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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6 tax tips for 2024

The end of the financial year is less than two weeks away. This means that you don’t have long to act to ensure that you pay the optimal amount of tax. Here are 6 tax tips that you should take advantage of if they apply to you.

June 17, 2024 · 7 min read
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Questions of the Week

What is behind the weakness in Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources? Would you sell Fisher & Paykel and buy Resmed? When does Transurban go ex-distribution? Should I take part in shareholder class actions?

June 13, 2024 · 3 min read
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Given the current negativity on Woolworths, is it now in the buy zone? Why has technology darling Audinate dropped 35% over the last three months? Does the Government still match personal super contributions with a $500 grant? Why did Xero’s share price fall on Wednesday?

June 6, 2024 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

Is APA a buy at these levels? With the deadline looming for the takeover of Boral, should I accept the takeover or sell my shares on the ASX? With the non-concessional super cap set to increase next year, does the amount under the ‘bring-forward’ rule increase to $360,000? To invest more in gold, should I buy the ‘GOLD’ ETF or the currency hedged ETF ‘QAU’?

May 30, 2024 · 3 min read
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How much higher can a re-rated Xero go?

Macquarie’s target price for Xero now stands at $180.70. Last November, it was only $87! Let’s have a closer look at Xero’s profit result and consider this question: how much higher can it go?

May 27, 2024 · 4 min read
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Will the ACCC approve the merger of Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse, and should I buy now to take advantage of this? Will QBE get to $20 in the next 12 months? Auckland International Airport has pulled back, so is now a good time to buy? Do you have “egg on your face” regarding your call on Telstra?

May 23, 2024 · 3 min read
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Why is Telstra so unloved?

Whatever the reasons, Telstra hasn’t been enjoying much love. What do the brokers say? And do I see Telstra being a winner at some point in the future?

May 20, 2024 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

Is Woolworths attractive at current prices? Why has the UK market outperformed the ASX? If I have a share portfolio, is capital gains tax triggered when I die? How long can a company remain suspended on the ASX?

May 16, 2024 · 3 min read

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