Last week I shared some of the research findings from my trip to the US. I mentioned, in passing Tesla Motors. Let me give you a quick heads up – and I mean quick. This machine goes from zero to 100/no points on your license in a punchy 3.2 seconds. I took it for a
Looking at the future up close and now
by | April 17, 2015
This week I have had the opportunity to spend some time in Southern California and man it has been an eye opener. Technology and the use of it is so mainstream and so far ahead that it really shines a light on several investment themes – themes that we have been using to bank profits
Cuba – the new ‘Emerging Market’ kid on the block
by | April 17, 2015
With global investors hungry for yields, the topic of Emerging Markets has popped up recently. Fueling this desire are the headlines of Cuba potentially opening up to international investment following US President Barrack Obama stating he will remove the South American country from a terrorist list, opening up the door for removing the trade embargo
Stop being scared of your own shadow and start making money
by | April 10, 2015
One of the best and most relatable quotes I have heard in a long time, is that from one of the World’s best money managers, Peter Lynch, undisputed king of making money from the market. The quote “more money is lost by investors trying to anticipate or preparing for a bear market correction than ever
Watch out if you have chased yield in the property or the stock market, here or in the US – then make sure you don’t get caught on the wrong side of this crunch as it will hurt.
by | April 2, 2015
As you may have noted over the past couple of weeks, we have been looking at some high quality, special situations property opportunities for our clients. The comparison with some of the “bilge” being pumped out to potential investors by some property promoters is stark. Take a comparison of being in an inner city ring
A young Aussie bloke decided to change his spending and saving habits and you wont believe what happened to him…
by | April 2, 2015
How many 20 year olds are getting stuck into a career and bunkering down and getting ready for what will probably be 40 years plus of hard work. Lukas Czop was in exactly the same position until a chance meeting opened a genuine door of opportunity for him to look forward to and enjoy a
