The Power of Focus: Running a 20-Stock Global Portfolio

July 22, 2025

In this episode of Inside the Rope, David Clark is joined by Nikki Thomas, one of Australia's most respected global equity investors and Portfolio Manager at Magellan.

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In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, David and Nikki explore how she builds a concentrated portfolio of 10–20 global leaders, the role of AI, robotics, and digitalisation in shaping long-term investment themes and Magellan's outlook for key holdings including Novo Nordisk, Visa, and Microsoft.

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July 22, 2025

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