Have been doing quite a bit of reflection about the investments this week.
After interviewing London-based Sean Peche ā whose Ranmore Fund now ranks in the top 1% of its peer group ā I was ready to sell anything that looks even vaguely like a growth stock. Sean makes a compelling argument that the time for value investing is here and has only just begun. And who can resist buying a big brand like ABN Amro for 50c in the Euro?
A few hours later, another South African investment fundi who relocated abroad got me thinking differently. Anthony Ginsberg, who lives in Los Angeles, has built a splendid ETF business under the GinsGlobal brand. Heās convinced tech stocks are heavily oversold, and these fast growing businesses are now rated too low relative to stodgy alternatives.
___STEADY_PAYWALL___Choosing between them isnāt easy, so best we defer to the Oubaas of Omaha. Warren Buffett says only invest in stocks that donāt disturb your sleep. Even though their ratings are appealing relative to where they were, our exponentially growing favourites are subject to the golden rule: Growth stocks donāt do well during upward interest rate cycles.
So best to remain circumspect about every rally, like last Thursdayās surge on better-than-expected inflation data. Until thereās a clear signal of a reversal, act as though the Bear is still on top. Exponential stocks may be cheap, but they can become cheaper still. And unless youāre comfortable with further ādrawdownsā (jargon word for price declines) or if thereās any chance you may need to liquidate to meet other needs, best stick with Peche.
More for you to read today:
- UK inflation hits 41-year high on soaring energy prices. Energy bills drove UK inflation to a stronger-than-forecast 41-year high in October, adding to pressure on the government and Bank of England to act.
- Trump steps up battle of wills in announcing 2024 bid with GOP starting to doubt him. Donald Trump escalated his battle of wills in announcing his 2024 bid just as many GOP faithful are ready to abandon the former president.
- Tencent to distribute $20 billion Meituan stake as dividend. Chinaās Tencent will dole out more than 958 million Class B stock in Meituan as a special dividend to existing shareholders.
- Anthony Ginsberg: Tech Wreck drove prices too low ā smart money buying, big rebound in 2023. Anthony Ginsberg makes some powerful points in this interview on the Tech Wreck and what lies ahead for Wall Streetās fallen angels.
- Learn about the importance of diversifying your assets for the 100-year life. A 100-year life will give you more time to build a foundation to create and protect your wealth, and accelerate wealth creation.
- Political squabbling ānot helping at allā to make a case for coalitions come 2024 ā Dr CornĆ© Mulder. ActionSAās withdrawal from the Ekurhuleni coalition agreement on Monday is the latest setback for multi-party mergers trying to bring a semblance of stability to municipalities. Coalition technical committee chairperson Dr CornĆ© Mulder weighs in.
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Charles Savage was back in the BizNews studio after the release of the Purple Group’s full year earnings. In the interview with founder Alec Hogg, looking in his crystal ball Savage said the future has never been brighter despite it being a tricky time in the market for growth stocks, echoed by the demure movements in the groupās share price in spite of a stellar performance over the last 12 months. Noteworthy metrics from the annual report include a 50% increase in customers and the completion of 4 acquisitions, a feat not to be scoffed at coming from a relatively small team of operators. The team are pleased to have executed against their goals for the year and simply view investorās subdued reactions as an indication of a tricky macro environment as opposed to doubts about future growth, especially when considering the intrinsic value that will be harvested from its recent investment in the Philippines, which Charles expects to be much bigger than its South African market. Considering that the team has come from a R20 million income statement 8 years ago, to a company of R2.5 billion today, itās difficult to argue that investors wonāt be richly rewarded by a global product offering and a sound strategy that is on track to realise local and international expansion. An exciting space to watch indeed.
