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JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH) or Nick Scali Ltd (NCK)?

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JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH) or Nick Scali Ltd (NCK)?

Hey James and Team Thanks so much for your commentary and strategic thinking in this volatile market I am considering buying either JBH or NCK - I don't own either I consider both quality retailers , the best on the ASX Mindful that we could be in an interest rate tightening cycle which could impact spending I consider JBH " less discretionary " than NCK ie consumers are more likely to but computers and phones from JBH than splurge on a more expensive sofa from NCK However , NCK probably offers more growth particularly if they continue to be successful in the UK From your perspective which stock offers the best risk/reward opportunity ? I think you hold NCK but don't currently hold JBH I would appreciate your views GA only Many thanks David

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Hi David,

An extremely topical question after this week’s volatile week of reporting season.

Like you we believe these are two top tier quality ASX retailers that have struggled over recent months, hence we have been discussing both in our portfolio meetings, especially compared to Super Retail (SUL) which we hold.

We agree with your surface assessment of both but are opting for NCK believing things look good in the UK moving forward and the markets already factoring in a worst-case scenario with regard to rate hikes in Australia, but it’s a very close call – we like both NCK and JBH at current levels, and we have actively considered switching from SUL to JBH to take off some earnings risk from SUL next week (reports 26th).

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