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Simon Angelo

Auckland
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Covers:  Economy, stock market, personal finance, investing, property, financial markets, behavioral finance, financial freedom, financial independence, passive income, investments, FIRE, retire early, success
Co‑Founder & CEO at Wealth Morning. Championing financial freedom. Descendant of Domenico Angelo, master of the sword.

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Simon Angelo’s Biography

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Simon Angelo is the CEO and Publisher at Wealth Morning. He began investing in the financial markets at the age of 17. He still works on a night trading desk accessing global markets.

Simon has degrees in finance and literature from the University of Auckland, and the Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management from the Personal Finance Society (UK).

His experience includes starting and running different businesses, working in the offshore hedge fund industry and investing in his own…

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Simon Angelo on This Market

Simon Angelo on This Market

Historically, September is usually the weakest month for the market. But look under the microscope. Is this t…

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Inflation's Atonement: Simon Angelo on the New Outlook

Inflation's Atonement: Simon Angelo on the New Outlook

We've just experienced a change in a government. This marks the beginning of a new economic cycle. Is this th…

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My First Business: The Roots of Prosperity

My First Business: The Roots of Prosperity

What's the secret of success? Well, it's about having a keen eye for good businesses. Here's why it pays hand…

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Simon Angelo on Fighting for Financial Freedom

Simon Angelo on Fighting for Financial Freedom

What is the price of freedom? Well, it's eternal vigilance. If you value your liberty, then you need to diver…

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Simon Angelo: How the Rich Are Slaying Inflation

Simon Angelo: How the Rich Are Slaying Inflation

Inflation is a terrifying beast. It chomps away at your wealth, destroying it. Here's how you can defeat this…

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The Future of Money: Bitcoin, Banks, BRICS, and CBDCs

The Future of Money: Bitcoin, Banks, BRICS, and CBDCs

The rise of digital currencies has provoked controversy. Is physical cash on the way out? If so, who stands t…

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Portfolio Update: May 2026 — Steady Performance Against Turmoil

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By Simon Angelo
| Wealth Talk - Financial Opportunities
Monthly, we update our wholesale investors on what’s happening in the market. Running what’s probably the only late-night trading desk from New Zealand, we’re well-positioned to feel the pulse of the market’s direction. We rode out a volatile May with a steady return. The resilience of the global oil market is evident, despite meaningful disruption from Iran. Markets have also brushed off inflation threats. The first quarter of this year saw US companies grow their earnings almost 30% on average.
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Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Budget 2026 Lacks Bold Vision for NZ’s Future

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By Simon Angelo
| Wealth Talk - Financial Opportunities
(Interview recorded on 2 June 2026) Paul Brennan, host of Money Talks, is joined by Simon Angelo, editor of Wealth Morning. Here’s what they are discussing this week: The Reserve Bank’s main lever against inflation is the OCR. But are they making a mistake by waiting to raise interest rates? What’s the long-term outlook for monetary policy? Budget 2026 has landed, setting out the nation’s financial priorities. But is the government being too timid?
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The West’s Secret Weapon: A Billion Dollar Bet on New Tech

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By Simon Angelo
| Wealth Talk - Financial Opportunities
It’s been very hard in recent years to make a profit from IPOs. At least in the short term. When I started investing in the 1990s, ‘stagging’ an IPO was often a sure-fire bet. Huntly power station. Many Kiwis became part-owners when Genesis Energy went for IPO in 2014. Some ‘stagged’ the offer, banking profits. Source: Bgabel / Wikimedia Commons Here in New Zealand, when the gentailers went private in the 2010s, many sold shortly after participating.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Working at Money Morning

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, manual and electronic

How is social media changing news?

Makes it interactive

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