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

Can I participate in the Liontown capital raising? How can an investor get exposure to the cybersecurity thematic? Do the brokers see further upside for CAR Group? When will CBA pay their final dividend and can I elect to take shares rather than cash?

August 14, 2025 · 3 min read
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Could AI disrupt REA’s pot of gold?

Last week, property portal REA Group (REA) reported one of those sensational financial results. But could REA be vulnerable to new disruptive business models driven by AI. Let’s explore this, plus insights from the brokers and the company’s outlook.

August 11, 2025 · 5 min read
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Questions of the Week

If I don’t want any more Aussie banks, can I get an ETF that gives me access to US and European banks? How does TPG’s capital return of $3bn work?  What do the major brokers think of Wisetech? Is AMP paying a dividend and is it franked or unfranked?

August 7, 2025 · 2 min read
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Questions of the Week

How did the broker analysts respond to RIO’s profit announcement? Which ETFs are best suited for SMSFs? How will RBA rate cuts affect my investment strategy? When is RIO paying its interim dividend and is there a DRP?

July 31, 2025 · 3 min read
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How did your super fund fare last year?

You’re ultimately responsible for the investment performance. So, how can you determine whether you’re cutting it as an investment manager? And what should you do if you’re not?

July 28, 2025 · 5 min read
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Questions of the Week

Can I buy an ETF to invest in the “Magnificent 7”? What do the brokers think of gold miner Northern Star Resources? Why did Macquarie’s share price drop by $10? With the aussie dollar hitting 66c, is it too late to hedge my international shares?

July 24, 2025 · 3 min read
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Easy rider: 10 stocks for the ‘scaredy-cats’

Here’s a portfolio of stocks for the “scaredy-cats”, who are those investors who think President Trump will give a lie to his nickname (“TACO”) and do something really crazy that will seriously impact global markets.

July 21, 2025 · 6 min read
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Questions of the Week

If I invest with Vanguard with their Personal Investor Account, do I have the same protection I would enjoy by buying with my broker and with my HIN? Why doesn’t gas pipeline operator APA frank its distribution? What do the brokers think of Seek? Does the Australian share market have a “bank earnings season”?

July 17, 2025 · 3 min read
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Xero’s share purchase plan: should you participate?

Accounting software company Xero (XRO) has launched a $200m share purchase plan (SPP). Shareholders can purchase up to $30,000 of Xero shares at a price no higher than $176.00 per share. The offer follows Xero’s US$2.5m purchase of Melio, a leading US small and medium (SMB) bill pay platform.

July 14, 2025 · 4 min read

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