6 November 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
Global growth has improved and the risks to growth have been lowered but
the sources of a growth acceleration are hard to discern with the
International Monetary Fund predicting growth is already near peak rates and
monetary support from the USA, Europe and China set for withdrawal.
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Market Directions
Record equity prices have been a response to the disruptive effects of
new technology, a theme which does not have any counterparts in materials
markets where price momentum has eased in the past week.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Gains among the previously lagging explorers group have helped to close
the performance gap with larger and more developed companies in the sector.
No further changes have been suggested to portfolio models in the past week.
Returns moved in line with the benchmark in October.
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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.
For company reports
& ratings...
The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on
the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks.
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