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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Questions of the Week

What are the current “buy” prices for ANZ, NAB and Westpac? Should we take profits on our lithium stocks? Is Charter Hall Group good buying, or should I look at Goodman Group? Is South32 a buy, particularly for dividend yield?

March 16, 2023 · 4 min read
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Can CSL crack through $300?

Why hasn’t CSL been able to get through $300? What could get it there?

March 13, 2023 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

How will the proposed super tax impact a two member SMSF? I have done well out of Mineral Resources – should I take profits and switch into BHP? What is the significance of an inverted yield curve? If James Hardie drops out of the top 20 index, will this impact its share price

March 9, 2023 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

What is a good re-entry price for Fortescue? What other changes to super are on the Government’s agenda? Should I take part in Star’s entitlement issue? Can I still access Woodside’s whopper dividend?

March 2, 2023 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

Are coal stocks a buy? I am going into a retirement village and just want managed funds – which fund would you recommend? Why isn’t Origin Energy trading closer to the new takeover price of $8.90? What is the last day to buy BHP shares to get the dividend, and when will this be paid?

February 23, 2023 · 3 min read
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Has CBA’s share price peaked?

The headline in The Australian Financial Review last Thursday summarised how many in the market were feeling in regard to CBA’s half year profit result – “as good as it gets”. Paul Rickard takes a closer look and asks: “has CBA’s share price peaked?

February 20, 2023 · 4 min read
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Questions of the Week

If I bought CBA shares this week, will I be eligible for the dividend, and how do I participate in the buy-back? Will CBA shares under the DRP be issued at a discount, and can I still change my participation? Is JB Hi-Fi a sell? What are the broker targets for Pilbara Minerals?

February 16, 2023 · 3 min read
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Big LICs are still a sell and there are better alternatives

I feel like a bit of a “broken record” when it comes to listed investment companies (LICs) premiums and discounts. I have never understood why an investor would pay $1.20 for something that is worth $1.00. This is  what happens when investors choose to invest in listed investment companies trading at a premium to their NTA (net tangible asset value).

February 14, 2023 · 5 min read

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