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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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Telstra: a safe bet in a choppy market

Telstra’s certainly more attractive than a few weeks ago. Will it drift lower? Are we far off a major support area and at what price? Is the telco a “hold” for investors, and should they increase their exposure?

August 21, 2023 · 5 min read
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Questions of the Week

Is JB Hi-Fi a buy following their profit result? Core Lithium has been pretty disappointing – do I hang on? Is now the time to invest in your model portfolios, or should I wait for the profit season to end? Why isn’t CSL paying a fully franked dividend?

August 17, 2023 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

Is the Hearts & Minds Investments LIC (HM1) worth buying? Why did the share price of the Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (CLW) fall after the profit announcement? Is a merger between Suncorp Bank and Bendigo & Adelaide Bank likely? What is the last day to buy CBA and access their $2.40 fully franked dividend?

August 10, 2023 · 2 min read
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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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