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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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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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Shares

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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Income

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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Our portfolios for 2023

We’ve made some minor changes to our portfolios to take into account the dominant investment themes we expect to apply, and we’ve also rebalanced our portfolios.

January 16, 2023 · 5 min read

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