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Insights

Thoughts, observations and lessons that matter to us as owners

Investing rewards clear thinking, steady temperament and a willingness to look past the noise of the moment. The notes and reflections below are our way of putting those habits into writing.

They are rooted in the lineage of thoughtful investors who came before us — from Graham's analytical foundations to Buffett's partnership principles, Munger's clarity of mind, and the enduring practices of owners who have proven that patience and rationality still work.

We publish these pieces not to predict markets or offer advice, but to clarify our own thinking and to help preserve a tradition of rational, long‑term investing in a world that often prefers speed over sense.

10 July 2026  |  12 min read

What the Market Is Getting Wrong About Australia's Inflation Cycle — And How Long‑Term Investors Should Value Businesses in a High‑Rate World

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1 July 2026  |  10 min read

The Hidden Risks Inside Australia's Most Popular Stocks: A Value Investor's Guide to Earnings Quality, Cash Conversion and Accounting Red Flags

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26 June 2026  |  11 min read

When Prices Lie: How to Value Australian Companies When the Economic Signals Are Conflicting

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12 June 2026  |  9 min read

The Illusion of Growth: Identifying Overstated Revenues, Capitalised Costs and Other Accounting Shenanigans on the ASX

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15 May 2026  |  13 min read

What Rising Yields Mean for Equity Valuation: A Practical Framework for Discount Rates, Risk Premia and Margin of Safety in Today's Market

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1 May 2026  |  10 min read

The Difference Between a Good Business and a Good Investment — Lessons from the Current Australian Market Cycle

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17 April 2026  |  12 min read

How to Analyse Capital‑Intensive Companies in an Inflationary Economy: A Value Investor's Approach to Depreciation, Maintenance Capex and Real Returns

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3 April 2026  |  11 min read

The Most Dangerous Line in an Annual Report: How to Spot Management Optimism Before It Costs You Money

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23 March 2026  |  10 min read

Why Volatility Isn't Risk: What Recent Market Swings Teach Us About Temperament, Valuation and Long‑Term Ownership

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11 March 2026  |  13 min read

The Quiet Risks Hiding in High‑Dividend Stocks: Payout Ratios, Balance Sheets and the Illusion of Safety on the ASX

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26 February 2026  |  9 min read

Earnings That Don't Tell the Truth: How Inflation, Interest Rates and Management Adjustments Are Distorting Reported Profits on the ASX

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4 February 2026  |  11 min read

The Real Cost of Growth: A Value Investor's Guide to Analysing Capex, Working Capital and Free Cash Flow in Capital‑Heavy Australian Businesses

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24 January 2026  |  12 min read

When Dividends Become Dangerous: Understanding Payout Ratios, Balance‑Sheet Stress and the Hidden Risks in Australia's High‑Yield Stocks

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2 January 2026  |  10 min read

The Mirage of 'Adjusted EBITDA': How to Spot Over‑Optimistic Reporting, Capitalised Expenses and Other Red Flags in Today's Market

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