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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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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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Questions of the Week

What is the smallest number of shares I can buy? What are the best ETFs for income from Australian shares? Are the brokers bullish on CSL and when is it scheduled to report? Why does the RBA announce interest rate changes on a Tuesday?

February 9, 2023 · 2 min read
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Switzer portfolios off to a solid start

The year has started with a rush with the stock market adding over 6% in January. Our model portfolios have also enjoyed solid gains.

February 6, 2023 · 2 min read
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Questions of the Week

What is the cost base for the PEXA shares that Link has distributed? What is “tax deferred” income? Can ZIP get back to $3.00? Is an investment strategy using DRPs a good way to invest?

February 2, 2023 · 3 min read
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The best term deposit rates

My best guess is that shorter term deposit rates have a little higher to go, longer term deposit rates (past 2 years) may have already peaked. Here are the best term deposit rates ranging from 3 months to 5 years.

January 23, 2023 · 3 min read
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Questions of the Week

Should I stay long ‘materials’ such as BHP, or take my profit? If there is a big short position, should I be concerned? Has ANZ’s stock code changed? Are the stockbroking analysts bullish on CSL?

January 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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