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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Why was Technology One (TNE) slammed?

Technology One is an ASX top 50 company. Let’s take a closer look at its financial results, strategy for growth and what the brokers have to say. Would I buy it now?

November 25, 2025 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

Will lithium stock Pilbara Minerals continue its amazing run? What do the brokers say about Technology One? Are there ETFs I can use to protect my portfolio, or even go short? Why isn’t Macquarie’s dividend fully franked?

November 20, 2025 · 3 min read
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Is Xero in the ‘buy’ zone?

Xero may have paid too much for its recent acquisition Melio – that happens. While fund managers don’t want a bar of it, the brokers are still fans. Let’s look at Xero’s half year profit result (to 30 September 2025) and see whether this ‘darling’ is back in the “buy” zone.

November 17, 2025 · 4 min read
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Questions of the Week

Can I invest offshore in an ETF without investing in the USA? Have the brokers gone bearish on ProMedicus? What happened to ANZ’s target price following the release of its full year results? How can I participate in ANZ’s DRP now that a discount will apply?

November 13, 2025 · 3 min read

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