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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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Do I think carsales.com is a buy

I like companies that have market leadership positions. I also like companies that have proven track records. So, what do I think of carsales.com (CAR)? Do I think it’s a buy?

March 27, 2023 · 4 min read
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Questions of the Week

Will there be a global recession, and what are your reasons for ‘yes’ or ‘no’? Why can’t I apply directly to the ANZ to invest in their new ANZ Capital Notes 8? Should I take up my entitlements in Carsales.com? With all the dividends about to be paid, will that be a positive factor on the market?

March 23, 2023 · 3 min read
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Is it time to buy gold – and how can you do it?

I’ve never been a gold bug but I do keep a close eye on the gold price. Would I buy now? And what way would I considering buying the precious metal?

March 20, 2023 · 5 min read
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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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