The term blue chip, in relation to stocks, was first coined by Dow Jones reporter Oliver Gingold around 1923. It was a reference to the highest value poker chips (which represented … Read More
Why Facebook shares are twice as expensive as Google’s | Alex Pollak writes in BRW
First published BRW and Smart Investor and written by Loftus Peak’s CEO Alex Pollak. “A few years ago, users of internet services began to realise that when an online service is free, … Read More
Deep dive into Alibaba v. Amazon | Published in BRW 25/9/2014
Alibaba has been coming off from its first-day jump of 34 per cent, as investors in the US re-considered their weightings and how much growth was priced in. A run-around on the … Read More
Why self managed super funds need to diversify outside of Australia
Alex Pollak, CEO of Loftus Peak, was interviewed by Peter Switzer on Sky News Business on Wednesday the 24th of September. Watch the full interview below. Loftus Peak On Switzer from … Read More
Why they like Alibaba: US$327b in sales at 45% growth is simply staggering!
Now that Alibaba has popped 34% it’s all over for the company, right? Wrong. Actually, the numbers for the company even at US$231b valuation are, frankly, compelling. Alibaba derives its sales … Read More
How to invest in disruption: 3 trends you can invest in, and 3 you can’t | Alex Pollak writes in Smart Investor
First published in BRW and Smart Investor by Loftus Peak’s CEO Alex Pollak. Australian investors, especially self managed super funds, should consider diversifying their portfolios to include blue chip global disrupters like … Read More
Apple vs Google: for Apple, it’s looking as gruesome as Alien vs Predator | Loftus Peak’s Alex Pollak writes in BRW
First published BRW and Smart Investor, 22 August 2014 and written by Loftus Peak’s CEO Alex Pollak. Australian investors, especially self managed super funds, should consider diversifying their portfolios to include blue chip … Read More
As Big Auto and Big Oil get disrupted, the adjustment for investors won’t be small | Loftus Peak’s Alex Pollak writes in BRW
First published BRW and Smart Investor, 14 August 2014 and written by Loftus Peak’s CEO Alex Pollak. Australian investors, especially self managed super funds, should consider diversifying their portfolios to include blue … Read More
Tesla is worth half of General Motors and rising: disruption theme has a long way to go | Loftus Peak’s Alex Pollak writes in BRW
First published BRW and Smart Investor, 4 August 2014 and written by Loftus Peak’s CEO Alex Pollak. Australian investors, especially self managed super funds, should consider diversifying their portfolios to include blue chip … Read More
ABC’s Ticky Fullerton asks Alex Pollak about offshore investing | Video
Source: The Business | Duration: 10min 41sec
How to Invest in Tech Companies | Ross Greenwood Interviews Alex Pollak from Loftus Peak on 2GB
Ross Greenwood from 2GB speaks to Alex Pollak from Loftus Peak on how to invest in tech companies. Press the play button to listen to the interview. [/blockquote]
Loftus Peak In The AFR
The article “Loftus cashes in on Snowden leaks” was originally published on page 56 of the 24-25 May 2014 of the Australian Financial Review and written by Tony Boyd. Read it online on … Read More