Ask Me Anything Oct 2025
On Monday, I asked whether you had any questions you wanted me to answer. I've just recorded a video where I try to answer these questions:
- Brief update on your current general outlook for the countries you cover? (1:00)
- How to set up a long-term Asia-focused, high-dividend, income-generating portfolio? (4:15)
- Which commodities do you see as offering opportunities or carrying significant risks? (7:05)
- What is your current view on Central Asia, and do you expect to cover the region more extensively in the future? (9:20)
- Name a business you love that you think is undervalued currently and why? (preferable if it trades on US exchange/OTC). (10:30)
- What broker do you use to buy Asian stocks? (12:10)
- What are some tax implications like withholding taxes or estate or wealth taxes etc. that foreign investors should be aware of? (13:05)
- Any thoughts on Kaspi? More specifically their expansion to other markets? (13:50)
- Are there any Asian compounders like Constellation Software? (14:55)
- What Asian companies have interesting ROIC and management compensation tied to profitable capital allocation? Who are considered trustworthy capital allocator CEOs in Asian markets such as Mark Leonard? (16:20)
- How do you factor in demographic trends when analyzing stocks in Asia? (18:30)
- I’m curious your stance on the AI/Datacenter overbuild conversation. How do you think about it? What metrics would you look at? (20:00)
- Yudhi Sadewa, the new finance minister in Indonesia, what do you know/think of him? Do you foresee any deviation from previous policies and how could he affect the Indonesian economy? (21:40)
- Precious metals are increasing significantly in value. Various theories are floating around: debasement trade, mistrust in Western governments. Are gold, silver, platinum mining stocks attractive in this respect and how is the mood in this regard is in Asia? (23:10)
To the extent that you ask me about how I invest, bear in mind that positive or negative views do not imply that I recommend you to buy or sell. Also, just because I think a stock is undervalued, does not mean that it eventually turn out to be a good investment. Do your own research and consult a financial advisor to understand whether an investment is suitable for your specific needs.
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