Where are we in the Cycle?
Recent cyclical movements are consistent with being at the bottom of a cycle - but nothing more. A growth acceleration remains the vital missing ingredient for further cyclical progress.      More...

Market Directions
The Trump election result - including historical control by one party of the presidency, Senate, House of Representatives and Supreme Court nominations - has seen the excuse for a re-pricing of financial instruments.  Higher bond yields have boosted financial sector valuations and provided a reason for a series of relative price changes across multiple sectors.     More...

Portfolio Performance and Positioning
The focus on larger resources sector stocks following changes to asset allocations, and with the prices of gold stocks falling, the bulk of the sector has been on a weakening trend.  There were no changes to portfolio model positions and, consistent and with the absence of a stronger growth outlook, relatively high cash positions have been retained     More...

Stock Reviews and Rating Analysis 
PortfolioDirect rating reports analyse the quality and risk attributes of proposed mineral developments.  Rating criteria apply to mining and oil and gas stocks at any stage of development.  PortfolioDirect uses a five point rating scale to measure the risk adjusted quality of proposed mineral developments or companies.    
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The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks. More...

Exploration Watch. Which exploration results ae the most exciting, the most disappointing and the most anticipated?  More...