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Last month, OpenAI committed to an extra $300 billion of revenue for Oracle — and just 12 days later, Nvidia announced a $100 billion data center investment to support OpenAI’s expansion. The scale is staggering… and a little baffling.
In this Spotlight Series episode, Andy, Lachie, and Amit take you inside their internal discussions from New York as they unpack the numbers behind this trillion-dollar AI arms race.
Together, they explore:
- How OpenAI, Oracle, and Nvidia are driving unprecedented AI infrastructure investment
- Whether the economics can possibly justify the spending
- Parallels with the dot-com and telecom overbuilds
- The big question: Who’s the paying customer?
🎧 A candid, data-driven conversation on hype, hope, and hard numbers in the AI revolution.
⏱️ Suggested Timestamps
- 00:00–01:00 | Setting the scene — the $400B+ AI buildout
- 01:00–03:00 | Are these investments economically rational?
- 03:00–06:00 | What history tells us: echoes of dot-com and telecom bubbles
- 06:00–09:00 | Power, CapEx, and the cost of keeping AI lights on
- 09:00–12:00 | Paying customers vs free users — who funds the AI dream?
- 12:00–14:00 | Microsoft, Oracle, and the strange logic of market reactions
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Today’s Spotlight episode comes from Andy’s global stage presentation at the Wide-Moat Investing Summit.
View the slides here: https://tinyurl.com/floor-decor
The focus? Floor & Decor – a U.S. retailer with undervalued potential. You’ll learn why flywheels matter, how cyclical lows create opportunity, and what makes this business a possible long-term compounder.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & conference background
00:23 – Why Floor & Decor?
01:15 – Montaka’s investment framework
02:08 – What makes a long-term winner
04:05 – The power of flywheels
05:41 – Why markets underestimate reliable growth
06:56 – Floor & Decor business overview
08:28 – Investment thesis pillars
12:23 – U.S. housing market drivers
16:28 – Pent-up demand for flooring
20:14 – Flywheel dynamics explained
23:17 – Store growth & market share
25:27 – Revenue, margins & valuations
31:14 – Why future margins could expand significantly
Investing, #Stocks, #Global, #MontakaGlobal, #ValueInvesting, #LongTermGrowth, #Compounders, #RetailStocks, #WideMoat, #CompetitiveAdvantage, #Montaka, #FloorAndDecor, #FlywheelEffect
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What do you get when you mix AI, cloud infrastructure, and $100B in annual CapEx? A generational shift. In this episode, Andy and Amit explore why Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are growing faster than ever—and why this cloud boom still has miles to run. From legacy workload migration to generative AI token explosions, tune in for an investor’s view on the real backbone of the intelligence revolution.
cloudcomputing #generativeAI #hyperscalers #SpotlightSeries #Montaka
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What do Costco, Spotify, and a flooring retailer have in common? They all harness a rare business superpower: the flywheel effect. Join Andy and Lachie as they reveal how patient capital, psychological discipline, and customer obsession create unstoppable companies—and how you can spot them early.
Key Topics:
- 00:01:46 The 3 sources of investing advantage (informational, analytical, psychological)
- 00:09:17 How Amazon and Costco use “scale economics shared”
- 00:12:08 Spotify’s 8:1 robustness ratio—better than Costco?
ScaleEconomics #FlywheelEffect #ValueInvesting #BusinessStrategy #MontakaGlobal #Investing101 #MoneyMatters #GlobalEquities
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Join Andy, Amit, and Lachlan as they unpack key takeaways from the prestigious Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York. From AI-driven transformations in the restaurant industry to the evolving landscape of private credit and enterprise software, this episode offers exclusive insights into the trends shaping global markets.
🍔 How AI is revolutionizing restaurant operations (Yum! Brands vs. Restaurant Brands International)
💡 ServiceNow’s expansion beyond IT budgets into real estate & labor optimization
💰 The state of private credit—stability at the top, risks in the long tail
📈 Why institutional investors are consolidating with top-tier asset managers
Tune in for expert analysis on what these trends mean for investors.
Key Timestamps & Topics Covered:
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00:00:00 - 00:01:20 | Introduction & Conference Overview
- Format of the Bernstein Conference (fireside chats with top CEOs).
- Why it’s a must-attend for investors.
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00:01:20 - 00:08:55 | AI in Restaurants: Yum! Brands vs. Rival Strategies
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How Yum! leverages centralized AI (e.g., Byte by Yum) for supply chain, staffing, and loyalty.
- Contrast with Restaurant Brands International’s decentralized approach.
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00:09:29 - 00:13:57 | ServiceNow’s Expansion Beyond IT Budgets
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Using AI to cut corporate real estate costs (e.g., a 25% footprint reduction case study).
- Why labor and real estate budgets are now fair game for software spend.
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00:14:57 - 00:20:03 | Private Credit: Stability at the Top, Fragmentation Below
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Default rates remain low for institutional players (KKR, Blackstone).
- Risks in smaller, subscale private credit funds.
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00:20:24 - Close | The Institutional Shift to Premium Asset Managers
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NYC Pension Fund’s consolidation from 74 managers to 45.
- Why firms like KKR and Blackstone are winning.
Investing #AI #PrivateCredit #AssetManagement #BernsteinConference #ServiceNow #RestaurantTech #KKR #Blackstone
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In this episode of Montaka’s Spotlight Series, Andy sits down with Amit Nath to explore the seismic shift AI agents are bringing to the global workforce. From redefining productivity to unlocking $3.7 trillion in annual labor savings, they break down how businesses like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Google are leading the charge—and why this is just the beginning.
Key Timestamps & Topics Covered:
- 00:01:14 – What’s an AI agent? How it differs from ChatGPT.
- 00:05:13 – Real-world use cases: Salesforce, OpenTable, and Google’s AI-generated code.
- 00:11:59 – The $3.7 trillion global labor opportunity (and who captures it).
- 00:15:24 – Why data-rich platforms (like ServiceNow) have a moat.
- 00:22:21 – The shift from "seat-based" to value-based pricing in AI.
- 00:25:02 – Will AI create societal disruption? The upside for businesses.
AIAgents #FutureOfWork #Productivity #Investing #AIRevolution #TechTrends #MontakaInsights #Technology #Insights #AndrewMacken #AmitNath #MontakaGlobal
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In this episode of the Spotlight Series, Andy and Lachy unpack Amazon’s hidden flywheel: its robotics revolution. From 5-story fulfillment centers the size of 55 football fields to AI-powered sorting and packing, they explore:
- How thousands of robots are replacing human roles—safely, efficiently, and at scale.
- Why lower "cost to serve" (25% savings!) translates to faster, cheaper deliveries for customers.
- The self-reinforcing loop of AI, data, and automation—creating a flywheel within a flywheel.
- Long-term implications: autonomous trucks, drones, and last-mile robots that could redefine retail.
A must-listen for investors, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the future of e-commerce.
Amazon #Robotics #AI #SupplyChain #Innovation #Logistics #Flywheel #Investing #TechTrends #FutureOfWork
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In this episode of the Montaka Spotlight Podcast, Chris and Andy dive into the complexities of market valuations, focusing on why some of the world’s most advantaged companies may appear overvalued at first glance but are actually reasonably priced when you dig deeper. They discuss three key distortions—R&D spending, capital intensity, and cyclicality—that impact valuation multiples and explain why businesses like Meta, Amazon, and Blackstone are still compelling investments despite their seemingly high P/E ratios.
InvestingInsights #MarketValuations #R&DSpending #CapitalIntensity #Cyclicality #StockMarket #Montaka #DeepSeek #Meta #Amazon #Blackstone
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Unravel the impact of DeepSeek, a relatively unknown Chinese AI lab, which recently released a high-performance AI model at a fraction of the cost of leading models like OpenAI's. Deepseek's AI model, which is open-source and available for commercial use, has caused a stir in the tech world, leading to a $1 trillion wipeout in US tech stocks. Join Andy Macken and Amit Nath as they explore the implications of this breakthrough, including its potential to disrupt the AI value chain, accelerate cloud adoption, and benefit application-layer companies like Salesforce and Microsoft.
DeepSeek #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechDisruption #OpenSource #CloudComputing #Salesforce #Microsoft #Montaka #Podcast #AIRevolution #TechMarkets #InnovationDisclaimer: Issued by Montaka Global Pty Ltd ABN 62 604 878 533, AFSL 516942. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.
Spotify has proven that even in a competitive landscape dominated by giants like Apple, it can thrive and grow exponentially. In this final Spotlight Series podcast of 2024, Senior Research Analyst Lachlan Mackay joins host Andy, to break down the core reasons behind Spotify's impressive stock performance and rapid profitability.
From the power of the ad-supported funnel and minimal churn to aggressive cost controls and groundbreaking partnerships with music labels, Spotify is reaping the rewards of strategic investments and operational efficiency. But the company isn't done yet—Lachlan shares what’s next for Spotify, including further pricing power, new features, and expanded content offerings. This episode offers listeners an in-depth understanding of why Spotify continues to smash expectations and what’s on the horizon for the streaming giant.
Key timestamps:
00:00:03 - 00:00:17
Introduction to the episode
00:01:00 - 00:02:03
Overview of Spotify's Growth
00:02:26 - 00:03:06
Ad-Supported Funnel: Lachlan discusses how Spotify's ad-supported tier serves as a gateway to premium growth, driving user engagement and improving retention.
00:04:15 - 00:04:53
Comparison with Apple Music
00:05:24 - 00:06:28
Price Hikes and Minimal Churn
00:06:53 - 00:07:33
Bundling and Gross Margin Improvements
00:08:59 - 00:09:42
Leverage Over Music Labels: The shift in bargaining power between Spotify and the music industry, as Spotify now has more influence due to its large user base and data insights.
00:11:06 - 00:11:40
Aggressive Cost Controls
00:12:55 - 00:14:42
Free Cash Flow and Profitability
00:15:13 - 00:16:48
Future Growth Prospects: Lachlan discusses Spotify's potential for continued growth, focusing on expanding its user base, adding new content (audiobooks, video), and improving personalization.
Podcast #StockTip #Equities #BuyHoldSell #Global #Listed #SpotifyGrowth #BusinessSuccess #Streaming #StockMarket #SpotifySuccess #MusicIndustry #TechPodcast #GrowthStrategy #FinancialPerformance
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Elite triathlete Sam Musgrove shares his remarkable journey from rugby to completing the Ironman World Championships. Learn about mental toughness, strategic goal-setting, and how the disciplines of endurance sports parallel success in business and life.
💪 How do you tackle a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride, and a full marathon?"It's like any project - break it into manageable chunks"
Discover how Sam Musgrove transformed from a 105kg rugby player to placing 5th globally in his age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.Key Episode Timestamps
- 00:03 - Introduction and background
- 01:16 - Sam's transition from rugby to triathlon
- 09:46 - Race nutrition and fourth discipline
- 14:20 - Detailed breakdown of Kona race experience
- 24:58 - Mental strategies during tough moments
- 31:02 - Insights on personal achievement
IronmanTriathlon #MentalToughness #HighPerformance #LeadershipDisclaimer: Issued by Montaka Global Pty Ltd ABN 62 604 878 533, AFSL 516942. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.
We added one new 'compounder' investment to Montaka's portfolio during the quarter: Floor & Decor (FND), a US-based big box specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring. In this month's podcast, Andy and Chris explain why we believe FND is primed for long-term earnings growth and, yet remains underappreciated by the market today.
global #equities #Stockpicking #MontakaGlobal #FloornDecor #FND
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In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses must constantly innovate and adapt to stay ahead. One company that has mastered this art is Amazon. By leveraging a series of interconnected "flywheels," Amazon has created a self-reinforcing cycle of growth and competitive advantage. In this article, we’ll explore five key flywheels that have propelled Amazon to the forefront of global commerce and technology.
- E-commerce Flywheel
Amazon's journey began with e-commerce, and this remains one of its most powerful engines. The e-commerce flywheel is driven by a relentless focus on customer experience, characterized by wide selection, low prices, and unmatched convenience. This focus draws in more customers, which in turn attracts more sellers, leading to increased selection and lower costs. These benefits cycle back, enhancing the customer experience further and perpetuating the flywheel.
- Cloud Computing Flywheel: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Born out of Amazon’s own needs, AWS has transformed the way businesses access computing power. The cloud computing flywheel operates by spreading fixed costs across a vast customer base, allowing Amazon to continually lower prices and improve services. As AWS grows, it attracts more customers, who benefit from reduced costs and enhanced services, reinforcing AWS's dominance in the cloud computing market.
- Fulfillment and Distribution Flywheel
Amazon’s fulfillment and distribution flywheel is tightly linked to its e-commerce operations. By continuously optimizing its logistics network, Amazon can offer faster delivery at lower costs. This efficiency not only improves customer satisfaction but also attracts more third-party sellers to the platform, further boosting the flywheel’s momentum.
- Amazon Prime Flywheel
Amazon Prime is more than just a subscription service; it’s a flywheel that fuels multiple aspects of Amazon's business. For a modest annual fee, Prime members receive free shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more. These benefits drive higher spending from members, who shop more frequently and engage more deeply with Amazon’s ecosystem. The revenue generated from Prime memberships allows Amazon to continuously add more services, further enhancing the value of Prime.
- Digital Advertising Flywheel
Amazon’s digital advertising business leverages its vast customer data to offer targeted ads across its platform. The digital advertising flywheel works by using Amazon’s first-party data to help advertisers reach customers more effectively, driving higher sales and increasing ad spend. As more advertisers join the platform, Amazon’s data insights become even richer, further enhancing the effectiveness of its advertising solutions.
In Conclusion
Amazon’s success is no accident. It’s the result of carefully engineered flywheels that reinforce each other, creating a cycle of growth that’s hard for competitors to break. As these flywheels continue to spin, Amazon’s competitive advantages will only strengthen, ensuring its position as a leader in global commerce and technology for years to come.
🌍💡 #Amazon #Flywheels #Innovation #Ecommerce #AWS #MontakaGlobal #Investing #Stockpick
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Join our investment team - Andy, Chris, Amit and Lachie- as they dive into the recent stock price declines. Are these drops a sign of trouble, or is there more to the story?
They also discuss the impressive quarterly results of KKR and Spotify. Despite the market turbulence, these companies are showing strong fundamentals, presenting exciting investment opportunities! 💼✨
Tune in now to learn more! 🎧 #Podcast #Investing #StockMarket #FinanceInsights #Global #Stocks #stockpicking #Buy #
Discover the secrets behind compounders - businesses that harness sustainable growth and competitive advantages to achieve remarkable long-term returns.
In this episode, we revisit our most popular discussion diving deep into what makes a compounder, why they are crucial for investors, and how they fit into Montaka's portfolio strategy. Tune in to learn how identifying and investing in these growth engines can drive extraordinary outcomes for your investments.
Investing #Compounders #LongTermGrowth #Finance #InvestmentStrategy #Podcast #SustainableGrowth #FinancialSuccess #Montaka #SpotlightSeries
Join Andy and Chris in as they discuss the increasing concentration of tech companies in the stock market. They analyze historical data, noting that the top ten stocks in the S&P 500 now account for 33% of its total value, a significant rise from historical levels. Is this concentration a cause for concern, or is it simply a reflection of the evolving economic landscape? Tune in to find out why we believe it's more of an opportunity than a threat, especially with AI supercharging the trend. Key points covered in this podcast include the growing economic contribution of technology, the strategic advantages of large tech companies, and the role of AI in further entrenching their market position. This trend towards greater concentration is likely to continue, driven by the unique characteristics and strategic decisions of these tech behemoths.#SpotlightSeriesPodcast #TechGiants #StockMarketAnalysis #AIRevolution #InvestmentTrends #MarketConcentration #MegaCapTech #TechEconomy #DigitalExpansion #FinancialInsights #MarketTrends #PodcastEpisode #InvestmentOpportunities #TechTalk #BusinessPodcast #Economy2024
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In this insightful podcast, we unravel the secrets behind LVMH's remarkable success in the luxury goods market. From their iconic brands like Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior to their strategic pricing power and relentless focus on nurturing brand heritage, we explore the factors that have propelled LVMH to the forefront of the industry. Chris and Andy delve into LVMH's ability to captivate the ultra-high-net-worth clientele and their positioning for sustained growth amidst an ever-expanding global affluent population. Discover the timeless appeal that has made LVMH a true luxury powerhouse.
LVMH #LuxuryPowerhouse #LouisVuitton #ChristianDior #BrandHeritage #PricingPower #UltraHighNetWorth #AffluenceRising #LuxuryGrowth #TimelessAppeal #HNIs
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Andy and Chris step through our recent essay titled: 4 simple steps to unearth great investment opportunities. They show how great investment opportunities can stem from identifying (i) structural transformations, (ii) the related supply chains, (iii) the competitively protected players, and (iv) those with valuation upside. (Apologies for the handful of audio gremlins in the recording this month).#InvestmentOpportunities #StructuralTransformations #DurableAdvantages #ValueInvesting #LongTermCompounding #AlternativeAssets #AI #CleanEnergy #DigitalMarketing #SupplyChains #Undervalued
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Unlock the hidden strengths of @Blackstone, the alternative asset powerhouse. In this insightful episode, @MontakaGlobal's Andy and Chris reveal 6 underappreciated advantages fueling Blackstone's massive upside potential.
While Blackstone is a well-known name, many investors may be underestimating its true strengths and competitive advantages. This insightful episode unpacks the key reasons why Blackstone represents a compelling investment opportunity, from its diverse asset platform and ability to raise capital across insurance, private wealth, to its cutting-edge data analytics capabilities. Andy and Chris also address common valuation misconceptions, highlighting Blackstone's capital-light business model and sustainable earnings growth potential.
Highlights of the episode:
- Blackstone's diversification beyond private equity into credit, real estate, and other alternative assets (2:21)
- Ability to raise capital from massive insurance, private wealth, and pension fund markets (6:07)
- Proprietary data advantages from scale, 230 private companies, 12,000+ real estate assets (11:35)
- Prescient pivot away from office real estate, now just 2% exposure (14:49)
- Valuation misunderstood - sustainable performance fees, reliable earnings growth (17:03)
- Capital-light business model enabling high-growth reinvestment (23:03)
- Blackstone as a long-term holding and one of Montaka's largest positions (26:02)
Blackstone #Montaka #Amacken #CDemasi #BX #AlternativeAssets #PrivateEquity #DataAnalytics #RealEstate #CompetitiveAdvantages #ValuationOpportunity #InvestmentAnalysis
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Tune in to this month's Spotlight Series podcast as Amit and Andy delve into ServiceNow's enduring potential, exploring how its innovative offerings, paired with generative AI, are revolutionizing productivity for enterprise clients and paving the way for a promising future.
Montaka #Global #Equities #research #Stockpick #Long #NOW #ServiceNow #NYSE
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We circle back to three of our most popular podcasts from the last year or so, and fish out a couple of highlights that we think are really important to underscore as we enter 2024. Hope you enjoy listening!
Montaka #TBT #Highlights #2023 #SpotlightSeries #Podcast
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Andy & Chris circle back to our essay published last month, titled Mind the 4 demographic truths of equities, and discuss why these truths are critical for investors to keep in mind when constructing portfolios. There is no doubt the current environment is febrile and uncertain. It is a challenging time for investors. But it pays for investors to take a longer view, to step back and look at the long-term ‘demographic’ truths of the market. Those truths reveal that investors should ignore short-term noise and be patient, have faith in equities, and – if they are seeking to outperform the market – focus on high-potential stocks that will deliver superior returns over the long run.Tune in now and learn from the Montaka Portfolio Managers.
Montaka #Global #Podcast #4Truths #Equities
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Exciting new episode with Chris Demasi & Matt Briggs where they discuss the most recent Q3 reporting season. We dig deeper into the recently reported financials to unearth certain overlooked nuggets which relate to Montaka’s core portfolio holdings: Amazon, Spotify, Blackstone and Microsoft.
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Join Andy and Chris in a deep dive into the Three Pillars of Active Management - Concentration, Patience, and Discipline. They draw on empirical research to explain how these three pillars can lead to superior long-term returns for investors. By examining real-world examples and case studies, they shed light on the challenges and opportunities of navigating the complex world of active investing. Learn how these principles can lead to superior investment performance in today's changing landscape.
Key sections in the podcast:
05:15 - Concentration
10:38 - Patience
14:52 - Discipline
22:00 - God's portfolio too cannot avoid drawdowns
26:34 - Montaka & the three key dimensions
34:35 - Summary #Investment #discipline #principles #Finance #Equities #Stocks #Investing #Stockpicking #Montaka #Global #Investments #Education #Research #Markets #Long-term #Growth #ETFs #MKAX #MOGL #Funds
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The landscape of TV viewing stats and the evolving dynamics of advertising dollars are explored. While ad spending on TV remains steady, viewership is on the decline. On the other hanbd, Streaming platforms have surged to their highest levels, with viewers increasingly dedicating their time to streaming services, which is impacting traditional linear TV.
Key players like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and others are discussed in depth, shedding light on their monetization models and cloud hosting costs.
The podcast also emphasizes the cost advantages enjoyed by hyperscalers which own streaming services. Learn how streaming platforms like YouTube and Amazon Prime are changing the game. 📱📺
TVViewing #Streaming #DigitalTrends #MediaTrends #Global #Equities #Tech #Trends #DigitalMedia #TVStats #StreamingRevolution #Montaka
#TVStats #StreamingRevolution
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Meta’s stock closed out its ninth straight monthly gain, becoming one of the best performers in the S&P500 this year- after losing two-thirds of its value in 2022.
From a sharp decline last year to a remarkable recovery in the current, discover how Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has navigated through challenges and embraced opportunities.
Join hosts Andy and Chris as they delve into the recent second-quarter results, powered by AI, network effects, and Ad growth potential. Gain insights into Meta's future trajectory and its role in shaping the captivating realm of the Metaverse. This is a must-listen episode for anyone seeking to comprehend the dynamics behind Meta's captivating journey.
MetaStockRevival #AI #Metaverse #Podcast #MontakaGlobal #Equities #AndyMacken #ChrisDemasi #Montaka
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Join Chris Demasi and Amit Nath as they discuss the alternative assets manager KKR, a bullet train that has just begun picking up speed. It started out moving slowly then steadily, but momentum is about to flip and rapidly propel the business forward.
From the enormous opportunity to further penetrate massive new markets like insurance and private wealth, leverage its scale advantage in highly attractive Asia or the potential for a valuation re-rating with smoother earnings streams or multiple expansions, the future is full of extraordinary opportunities for KKR.
With the stock undervalued, investors have a window of opportunity.
They should embrace this multi-decade, secular growth story and get their tickets aboard the train before the market fully grasps – and prices in – what is going on beneath the surface of this incredible business.
In this episode of Montaka's Spotlight series, we look at 5 ways KKR is incredibly well positioned for the future and why it represents an incredible investment opportunity for investors seeking superior long-term returns.
If you would like to read through the detailed article by Amit Nath, simply click: 5 reasons to buy alternatives giant KKR for your portfolio
Please subscribe to our podcast channel for more such insightful content from the world of global equities and investment management.
KKR #stocks #global #equities #montaka #ChrisDemasi #AmitNath #Assets #Manager #Buy
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Chris and Andy discuss the importance of learning and evolving as investors in the Spotlight Series podcast episode. They reflect on the quotes by Formula One Champion Nikki Lauda and Charlie Munger, highlighting the lessons to be learned from failures and setbacks. They emphasize the need to draw the right conclusions and make process improvements based on them, despite the conflicting advice in the investing field. The discussion revolves around five unambiguous truths that can help investors evolve and improve their decision-making. The truths include thinking probabilistically, extending the time horizon, tuning out the noise, and running your own race. The first truth is thinking probabilistically, which involves considering multiple possible outcomes and assigning probabilities to them. The second truth is extending the time horizon, focusing on the long-term intrinsic value of businesses rather than getting caught up in short-term fluctuations. The third truth is tuning out the noise, being selective about the information consumed and avoiding overemphasis on short-term considerations. The fourth truth is running your own race, making decisions based on your own analysis and convictions rather than blindly following the market. Lastly, the fifth truth is embracing process improvement, constantly refining and improving investment strategies based on the right conclusions.
Key learnings:
- Learning from Failure: Chris and Andy discuss the value of learning from failures and setbacks, highlighting the importance of drawing the right conclusions.
- Thinking Probabilistically: They emphasize the need to think in terms of multiple possibilities rather than making deterministic predictions. They discuss the challenge of holding conflicting views and the benefits of assigning probabilities to different outcomes.
- Extending the Time Horizon: They address the bias towards short-term thinking in investing and explain the importance of focusing on long-term considerations for better investment outcomes.
- Tuning out the Noise: Chris and Andy discuss the overwhelming amount of information and emphasize the need to filter out noise. They encourage investors to observe information but not to overweigh its importance.
- Running Your Own Race: They share the analogy of orienteering, where following others can lead to suboptimal results. Similarly, in investing, they stress the importance of making independent decisions and having a different view from the market to outperform.
The discussion highlights the challenges of implementing these truths and acknowledges that they require conscious effort and practice. The importance of applying these principles in decision-making beyond investing is also emphasized.
You can also read these investing tips shared on our website in our recent article: https://montaka.com/5-steps-to-better-investing/
Investment #Advice #Tips #Learning #SetbacksAndSuccess #EvolvingAsInvestors #InvestingWisdom #LongTermThinking #Montaka #global #equities
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This month Andy talks with Amit about the Q1 earnings season that is unfolding. Of particular interest are the results of Blackstone, Microsoft, Amazon, S&P Global, and Meta.
Despite a very challenging quarter in financial markets, Blackstone still raised US$40 billion in new assets, bringing total AUM to US$991 billion. With US$194 billion in ‘dry powder,’ Blackstone is well positioned to take advantage of any opportunities, particularly in commercial real estate and private credit.
The idea of ‘operating leverage’ – a concept that means revenues grow faster than costs, and profit margins expand as a result – is something that we are seeing across many of Montaka’s investee companies. S&P Global, for example, grew revenues by 4% per annum, while costs increased by only 1% per annum. Microsoft, while still growing +10% per annum in the most recent quarter, grew costs at only around 3% per annum.
Meta is yet another example. As revenue growth resumes, Mark Zuckerberg is aggressively reducing costs. Meta’s original forecast was for US$94-100B in total costs in FY23. In January, the company lowered this forecast to US$88-94B, excluding one-time restructuring costs. Now, in recent days, the company has reduced the forecast again to US$82-86B, excluding one-time restructuring costs… representing a cost base that, rather than growing by 10% relative to last year, it actually is shrinking by 5%.
We discuss the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse, from liquidity squeezes and investor panics to the resilience of big banks. We explain why the US banking system is healthy at the moment and why a GFC replay is unlikely. And then moving onto AI, we dive into the exciting news about OpenAI's highly advanced GPT4 and Microsoft's Copilot announcement, discussing their potential implications for businesses and investors alike. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion on the intersection of finance, tech, and innovation.
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The world of AI and tech is moving fast, and in the past few weeks, we've seen remarkable innovations like 'ChatGPT'. If you're an investor who wants to stay ahead of the curve, you won't want to miss this podcast.
In 2022, many declared tech dead, but Montaka's deep analysis proves otherwise. Our latest whitepaper reveals remarkable opportunities for smart investors to profit from a new era of tech dominance, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). Join Andrew and Chris as they discuss the key takeaways and top stocks poised to lead the tech recovery.
To get your free copy of our latest whitepaper, click here: https://marketing.montaka.com/tech-whitepaper or visit our website at www.montaka.com. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to stay ahead of the game in the world of tech investing.
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Andy and Chris discuss their views on the market and the economy as we head into 2023. They believe that the downturn in 2022 created a great opportunity to buy high-quality businesses at a lower price, due to moderating inflation and slowing economic growth in the US. In their opinion, the probability of interest rates continually increasing throughout 2023, is very, very low- which offers a more favorable environment for equities. In the current market conditions some businesses are facing headwinds from the tough macro environment. However, the expectations priced into stocks are for a much greater decline, which could result in positive surprises and an increase in stock prices. They strongly believe that buying stocks when they are undervalued is the best way to reduce risk and see 2023 as a great entry point for investments that will reap benefits in the long-term.
They also touch upon Montaka's current portfolio exposures and deep dive into one of our holdings- S&P Global, which they believe will thrive in this environment.
What are 'compounders'? You might have heard the term being tossed around in the investment industry but what do we actually mean by it. Andy and Chris discuss the key characteristics of a 'compounder'. They also talk about a recent study that shows that the 'compounders' that have achieved 10x returns over a decade were driven mostly by revenue and earnings power growth, and the entry price or timing the stock market has very little impact on them. So being able to identify and invest in those businesses that can truly compound their earnings power over a long period of time is the most powerful form of investing.
They sum it all up by introducing Montaka's articles for the month. Chris wrote about the difference between cyclical and structural growth and its sustainability. While Andy responds to six key questions from investors around Meta platforms in his piece.
Please go to our website www.montaka.com/blogs and read these articles.
Andy and Chris talk about some interesting recent developments as we just come through another quarterly earnings period. They discuss the operating conditions and the progress happening in the businesses we own in our portfolio. They go on to share their perspective on what's been happening in the market in the past few days in light of the price volatility in global equities.
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In this podcast, Andy is joined by Montaka Senior Analyst, Amit Nath, to discuss the macroeconomic drivers of equity markets this year. The year so far has been quite shocking for investors who are probably wondering when the turbulence will end. Given that, we take a step back and look at 5 key charts that provide some perspective on the current environment for investors. They analyze the evidence of a looming inflection point. And they discuss a handful of global stocks that Montaka believes are set to re-rate.
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We are entering a period of difficult economic times, but there is a class of stocks that will keep performing. These stocks have ‘advantaged’ businesses. In this Podcast, Chris and Andy look at the mission-critical companies best placed to thrive in this "strange and challenging” economic environment.
And they look at why Microsoft is extraordinary value when viewed from a private equity perspective.
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In this podcast, Andy & Chris chat about the Q2 reporting season for 2022 and highlight important insights on Montaka's investee companies, including Amazon, Alphabet and Blackstone. Is the market being overly myopic today? And what can public investors learn from private investors?
In this podcast, Andy & Chris discuss some of the biggest questions on the minds of investors. From inflation to interest rates, to a potential recession and the stock market sell-off that reflects all of these concerns and more. How should investors update their positioning in light of these headwinds?
While the selloff in global equity markets this year has been unpleasant, it was not unusual.
Listen to this interesting podcast featuring Andrew Macken and Chris Demasi from Montaka Global Investments where they discuss a hypothetical stock portfolio constructed with perfect foresight - Let's refer to it as 'God's portfolio' - would deliver stratospheric long-term returns… but still could not avoid agonizing drawdowns.
Wesley Gray, Phd, an asset manager and former US Marine, published a paper in 2016 concluding this which is discussed in our blog here: https://montaka.com/blogs/accept-the-drawdowns/.
Over the 90-year investment horizon, God’s portfolio compounded at more than 29% per year which would have turned an initial investment of just $1 into almost $12 billion! (The S&P500 index of the top 500 US listed stocks returned on average just under 10% per year in this time and a $1 investment would have grown to about $5,000.)
While the theoretical value created by God’s portfolio is no doubt staggering, the drawdown profile is more astonishing. Instead of protecting against large reversals in fortune, God’s portfolio endured the pain of drawdowns that exceeded 20% on ten different occasions. The worst of these was a 76% decline over almost three years in the Great Depression – not dissimilar to the stock market’s 85% drawdown around the same time.
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Most investors are aware that artificial intelligence, or AI, is an important transformation. But many still underestimate the sheer world and life-changing power of this revolution and its investment potential.
AI will recast and refashion every aspect of life: how we consume, how we work, how we monitor industrial machines, how we deliver healthcare, how wars are won, and how we solve climate change.
Not only is software eating the world, but it is becoming a lot smarter at an accelerating rate and will continue to do so. Why? Because of AI – and more specifically, machine learning (ML), the most common and practically applicable subset of AI today.
In this podcast, Andy and Chris discuss Montaka’s recently published whitepaper: The Amazing Hyperscalers – Why epoch-defining AI is today’s most important investment theme. They share Montaka’s latest thinking on AI and why owning the world’s leading hyperscalers is so attractive today.
Andy connects with Montaka's Senior Analyst, Amit Nath, from our New York office. Get to know how Amit’s background as a generalist investment banker and credit analyst helps him uncover great long-term investment opportunities for Montaka’s portfolio.
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Andy chats to Chris about two key ingredients for long-term investing success: (i) portfolio concentration; and (ii) long-term patience. Chris wrote about these winning fund manager characteristics in our August Monocle.
A select set of active managers who run concentrated portfolios and patiently hold their positions have been shown to significantly outperform over the long term. With passive strategies set to be challenged in the next decade, investors need Active investing avenues now more than ever.
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Chris talks to Andy about a piece he wrote for the Montaka Monocle last year titled: Why have investors become theme junkies? Each year investors will be served up an array of exciting new themes to consider. The only problem is - as you’ll hear in our discussion - it remains far from clear if many of these new themes are even themes at all.
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Andrew Macken & Chris Demasi discuss the significant equity market volatility that has characterised the beginning of 2022. US inflation and interest rate expectations seem to be the sole focus of the markets. But Andy & Chris step through some important reasons why equity markets may well have already overshot to the downside.