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Don’t Panic

Corporal Jones of Dad’s Army and the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy had one thing in common – both said, “Don’t Panic!”.  It is not always easy to remain calm when markets are volatile, but for longer term investors the current market movements are not necessarily to be feared.  Indeed,

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Market Commentary

January was the second worst month on the NZX50 since February 2008 The reason for this reduction in prices is primarily due to increasing interest rates. The geopolitical situation between Russia on the Ukraine deteriorated. Global sanctions on Russia have driven up the prices of a number of commodities, namely

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Common Pitfall – Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Emotions can often run as hot or as cold as the market itself. Controlling these emotions is absolutely essential for investors. Obviously, this is where we believe an adviser can be very helpful, but there are also things that investors themselves can do to control their emotions, and ensure they

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China’s Market Risks Are Nothing New

They’ve always lurked beneath the surface. It wasn’t long ago that China’s market was promoted as a big investment opportunity. The narrative revolved around capturing the country’s astounding growth. A booming economy and rapidly evolving stock market were fertile ground for investment opportunities. China’s market remains in the spotlight today,

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Turners Automotive Group Limited – Presentation

On the 24th November we had a good video conference with Turners. Tina (marketing character) was busy enjoying the cars so instead we were provided with an update from Todd Hunter, CEO and Aaron Saunders, their CFO. The news from them was pretty positive with 24% growth in the first

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NZ Banks Increasingly Worried About House Prices

NZ Banks have huge exposure to the housing market, with $320 bn of residential lending. It therefore makes a lot of sense to listen to what they are saying regarding the housing market at present. Currently all five of New Zealand’s major banks expect house prices to drop in 2022.

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The a2 Milk Company – Update

A2 Milk has had a disappointing year, having fallen from $21 NZD per share in July 2020 to under $6 at its lowest. Nevertheless, shares in a2 Milk continue to screen as good value at current prices. A2’s brand metrics remain healthy.

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