Tony is a former managing editor of BRW, Shares, Personal Investor, Asset and CFO magazines. He specialises in small listed companies, IPOs, entrepreneurship and innovation and writes a weekly blog for The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age on small companies and entrepreneurs.
Recent Commentary
Retail property a better bet than retailers
Retail may have taken a pounding this year, but smart investors will see new opportunity in ‘Fortress’ shopping centre owners, explains Tony Featherstone.
Beauty stocks a good look for small-cap portfolios
Affordable luxury cosmetics and toiletries stocks have solid long-term prospects, according to Tony Featherstone.
Four mid and small cap ideas for yield seekers with higher risk tolerance
Hungry investors looking to take a risk as the market rallies, might consider mid and small cap stocks. Tony Featherstone looks at four that offer reasonable total returns.
New opportunities for old media
Traditional media companies aren’t dead, they’re just evolving. Tony Featherstone looks at two companies that are bridging the gap between old and digital.
Health insurance stocks in good shape despite industry challenges
With 10 thousand Australians quitting health insurance each month, smaller players such as NIB Holdings stand out as more members change policies.
Value in retailers hard to find
While value might be hard to find among the retailers, companies with strong overseas growth prospects or that dominate niche areas offer long-term opportunities.