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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Portfolios gain in July as market nears high for the year

The Australian sharemarket posted a positive return of 2.9% for July as it neared a 12 month high. Our model portfolios also delivered positive returns, with the growth portfolio continuing to outperform the benchmark.

August 7, 2023 · 4 min read
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Questions of the Week

How do I add gold exposure to my portfolio? Is there upside in investing in international property? Is Flight Centre a buy? If I am over 75, can I still make a downsizer contribution to super?

August 3, 2023 · 3 min read
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Keep the faith with Macquarie

Macquarie is recognised for its risk management DNA, its ability to pivot and leverage the next market opportunity and its conservatism when it approaches the investor community. I put this announcement in the “conservative category”. However, with broker targets being lowered and profit forecasts cut, short-term gains in the stock price (back above $200) will be harder. Here’s what I think you should do.

July 31, 2023 · 4 min read
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Questions of the Week

Is there value in Magellan and should I buy more? Is this a good time to buy bonds, and how do I go about it? For listed investment companies (LICs) trading at a discount, do I consider the ‘pre-tax’ or ‘after-tax’ NTA? When do the major banks report their earnings next month?

July 27, 2023 · 3 min read
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How did your super fund fare last year?

Even if you’ve outsourced your SMSF investment functions to an adviser, you’re ultimately responsible for its investment performance. How can you determine whether you’re cutting it as an investment manager?

July 24, 2023 · 5 min read
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Questions of the Week

I’ve had a nice run with Megaport. Are you still bullish? Why is GEAR paying such a big distribution? What is the normal fee for an ‘off-market’ share transfer? If I make a non-concessional contribution to my super, what are the limits that now apply?

July 20, 2023 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

Why is CSL sinking? Can property group Centuria Capital recover? What is the new property trust that is about to list on the ASX? Have there been any changes by the Government to super pensions this year?

July 13, 2023 · 2 min read
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5 income favourites for 2023 – how are they doing?

Last December I nominated five stocks from five different sectors to consider for 2023. Here’s an update on the five stocks (including what the brokers think), and where do I think we go from here.

July 10, 2023 · 6 min read
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Questions of the Week

Is Sonic Health Care a way to play the health megatrend and get “safe” income? Costa Group has received a takeover offer – should I accept? With overseas shares, can I hedge my currency exposure? Are there any changes to the super contribution caps in 23/24?

July 6, 2023 · 3 min read

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