About Us
The Rivkin Report
Founded by Rene Rivkin and Nigel Littlewood, the first Rivkin Report was first published back in April 1997. The concept was simple; to offer mum and dad investors something that was largely unavailable to retail investors at the time... access to profitable stock market advice in an easy to follow and entertaining format. Thirteen years on and not much has changed. Our primary focus is still on making money for our members while preserving their capital and minimising risk. And this goal has consistently been achieved by sticking to our commonsense, event driven investment strategy. We love what we do and we take great pleasure in helping our members make money. We have always seen our members as part of our extended family and this philosophy hasn’t changed one bit. We take it personally when they lose money and we share in their joy when they make money.
The Rivkin Trading Report
In 2009, we introduced a new product, the Rivkin Trading Report. In contrast to the Rivkin Report’s fundamental-based approach and medium term outlook, the Rivkin Trading Report employs technical analysis to formulate short term trade ideas, employing a novel approach based on a model portfolio. And while the Rivkin Report focuses solely on buying Australian equities, the Rivkin Trading Report, published twice daily, can take a positive or negative view on Australian and foreign equities and indices, Austra¬lian market sectors, commodities and foreign exchange. This is accomplished using CFDs, and enables members to take advantage of global markets and make money not only when the market is rising, but when it is falling too.
Rivkin Securities
Early 2008 saw the inception of Rivkin Securities, a high quality, low cost equities, options and CFD dealer. This boutique broking operation is a perfect complement to both the Rivkin Report and Rivkin Trading Report, enabling clients not only to deal at discount prices on the back of advice issued by both reports, but also to do so with dealers who read the reports and know the recommendations inside and out. In contrast to most discount dealing services, we pride ourselves on offering an exceptionally high level of service that is second to none; so much so that our goal is to become Australia’s most respected provider of high-quality, low-cost advice and dealing products for beginner, intermediate and sophisticated investors.
The Rivkin Report and Rivkin Trading Report both operate under the one simple mandate: to make their members money. These two advice products take the guess work out of trading shares, options and global securities such as foreign exchange, commodities and indices.
Rivkin helps clients at any level, from beginner investors with minimal capital to large, sophisticated investors and fund managers. All clients, however, are treated equally and receive the same low membership fees.
Kristian Dibble, CEO/Managing Director
Kristian's first share investment was FAI Life at the age of 17. Reading the newspaper each day, he saw it go from his purchase price of around 80c all the way up to around $1.80, only to see it go straight back down to where he bought it. The lesson learned? Without any idea of the value of an investment, it is difficult, if not impossible, to know when to buy, hold or sell.
Kristian went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce followed by a Diploma in Financial Planning. He has worked as a Financial Planner and Accountant, which has provided him with a sound analytical attitude towards investments. He is director and Chief Executive Officer of The Rivkin Report and a director of Rivkin Securities Pty Ltd.
Jordan Rivkin, Director, Private Client Adviser
In 1996, Jordan graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Arts (English Literature). In 1997, he joined his father and Nigel at The Rivkin Report as Editor. Jordan completed his Diploma of Financial Markets from the Securities Institute of Australia in 2004, and completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at The University of Sydney in 2010.
Jordan has written two books on stock market investing and after speaking with investors and subscribers of The Rivkin Report for over 10 years, Jordan is our ambassador for client education and market psychology. Jordan is a director of both The Rivkin Report and Rivkin Securities Pty Ltd.
Shannon Rivkin, CIO/Director
Under the mentorship of his father Rene Rivkin, Shannon developed an early passion for equity markets, joining The Rivkin Report Investment Team in 2002 and completing his Diploma in Financial Markets in 2004. He is now director and Chief Investment Officer of The Rivkin Report, overseeing the house investment process. He is also a director of Rivkin Securities Pty Ltd.
Shannon is an event-driven trader by nature and is a staunch believer in the importance of independence and integrity associated with The Rivkin Report and the advice which it contains.
Scott Schuberg, CEO/Managing Director
After trading Australian shares from the age of 18 and working under Rene Rivkin and Nigel Littlewood until his mid-twenties, Scott spent time working within capital markets and asset management in London.
He held research-related roles at The London Stock Exchange, UBS Asset Management, BNP Paribas Asset Management and Henderson Global Investors before returning to Sydney, briefly spending time at Colonial First State Global Asset Management.
Scott is managing director/CEO of Rivkin Securities Pty Ltd and a director of The Rivkin Report.
In addition to the directors, the group employs equities, options and CFD dealers, investment team analysts, marketing and administrative staff, a compliance officer and client services staff.