Jan 2, 2025 · The American sharemarket continues to prove its resilience heading into 2025, despite periodic bouts of volatility that have stirred concerns among investors. Although recent Federal Reserve statements about slowing the pace of future rate cuts prompted a swift market pullback and led to higher bond yields, many analysts believe any downturn will be short-lived.

In yesterday’s interview on Statewide Drive with Jess McGuire, I discussed how 2025 is shaping up for investment markets. As we approached the U.S. presidential inauguration, global markets performed strongly, with the S&P 500 up 3 per cent and tech stocks, predominantly led by the ‘Magnificent 7,’ also showing gains. Meanwhile, Chinese …

Every day, I am met with articles quoting commentators telling me that the market is high and, therefore, on the precipice of a correction. Let’s get one thing straight – markets don’t fall just because they are high. They can stay high and continue upwards for a long time. It is also a mistake to… Continue reading →

I appeared on Ausbiz to review 2024 and talk about the outlook for 2025. Will the Magnificent Seven tech stocks continue their upward climb in 2025? Rising U.S. bond yields could potentially impact some of the share price returns of tech stocks in the U.S. market. I also discussed the potential in Australian small caps… Continue reading →

Dec 31, 2024 · The Magnificent Seven (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla), which rose by an average 111 per cent over calendar 2023, continued the strong upward trajectory, increasing a further 63 per cent, on average, over calendar 2024. In short, the average “Magnificent Seven” has turned $1.00 into $3.44 in two calendar years. The Magnificent… Continue reading →

Jan 7, 2025 · In this Livewire article, I highlight key factors for investors to watch in 2025. The rise in tech stocks, including the Magnificent Seven, is driven by share price momentum fuelled by disinflation and economic growth, rather than strong fundamentals. While concerns about a market correction persist, I argue that shifts in liquidity and investor sentiment… Continue reading →

Roger Montgomery founded the office of Montgomery Investment Management Pty Ltd, www.montinvest.com in 2010 following a successful career as a fund manager, public company chairman and most recently, best-selling investment author. Montgomery is independent and manages funds for a small group of private individuals and families, their companies, trusts, superannuation funds and charitable ...

May 20, 2024 · Beyond the next bull market As you have probably garnered by now, I am optimistic about the prospects for equity markets for the remainder of 2024 and for all of 2025. I believe a process of risk adoption is underway, reversing the conservative stance that dominated sentiment in 2022 and most of 2023 amid fears of rising interest rates and recession.

Dec 13, 2024 · In my recent interview on ABC Statewide Drive with Jess McGuire, I shared insights on the outlook for the stock market in 2025. We discussed how focusing on the combination of disinflation and positive economic growth can be key drivers of success, rather than getting caught up in the noise from the broader financial commentary.… Continue reading →

Dec 27, 2024 · I had the opportunity to join Sean Aylmer on the Fear + Greed podcast to reflect on my predictions for 2024 and discuss what lies ahead in 2025. This year, despite widespread forecasts of a recession, the stock market performed strongly. A combination of disinflation and positive economic growth created a favourable environment for innovative… Continue reading →