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.

Latest Articles

Gold looks set to go higher: how to invest — Investing
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Gold looks set to go higher: how to invest

Although I’ve never been a gold bug, I have been investing in gold over the last few months. Let me explain how I invest in gold.

January 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Questions of the Week — Q&A
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Questions of the Week

Why is BlueScope (BSL) paying a special dividend of $1? Are there any gold ETFs currency hedged? Are the major brokers still bullish on Xero? Can I invest in silver through an ETF?

January 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Our portfolios for 2026 — Investing, Model Portfolios, Property, Shares
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Our portfolios for 2026

We’ve made some changes to our income and growth portfolios for 2026 to consider the dominant investment themes we expect to apply. We’ve also rebalanced the portfolios.

January 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Questions of the Week — Q&A, Super & SMSF
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Questions of the Week

What’s the “dot plot” from the US Federal Reserve and why is it important? If I trigger the ‘bring forward’ rule by making a non-concessional contribution of $140,000, how much more can I put into super? Are the major brokers bullish on BHP and what’s their target price? Did Macquarie slash its target price for CSL?

December 18, 2025 · 3 min read
Five (non-bank) income favourites for 2025 — Investing
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Five (non-bank) income favourites for 2025

This time last year, I nominated five stocks to watch for the year. Here's how they have performed, and my five income favourites for 2026.

December 15, 2025 · 5 min read
Questions of the Week — Q&A
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Questions of the Week

I have been wanting to buy Promedicus for some time – what do the brokers say? I invested in an insurance bond with AMP, but the current provider doesn’t think I meet the 10 year rule. What are my options? Can I profit if the US market tanks? What is the best rate on a 12 month term deposit?

December 11, 2025 · 3 min read
Here’s to choosing stocks for your kids or grandchildren this Christmas — Investing
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Here’s to choosing stocks for your kids or grandchildren this Christmas

I know at this time each year you’ll be expecting me to remind you that a great way to give your family a gift that keeps on giving is to consider starting or adding to their stock portfolio. Never wanting to disappoint, let me take you through this process.

December 8, 2025 · 10 min read
Questions of the Week — Q&A
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Questions of the Week

If the Aussie dollar continues to rise, are there any ETFs I can access to reduce the financial impact on my US shares? Why do the index weights of the major industry sectors change from month to month? Do the major brokers see price upside for Sonic Health Care? Why have term deposit rates gone up, with Macquarie paying 4.25% for 12 months?

December 4, 2025 · 3 min read
Questions of the Week — Q&A
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Questions of the Week

To own gold, would you suggest an ETF of a gold miner such as Northern Star? Ramsay Healthcare has been in the doldrums but bounced higher the other day. What do the major brokers think? Why do the major banks hold their AGMs so close to Christmas?

November 27, 2025 · 2 min read

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