22 May 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
Two years of weak investment spending have lowered the investment
intensity of global output and remain constraints on another cyclical
upswing.
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Market Directions
Gold-related equities have undershot the return from gold bullion since
January raising the prospect of a catch-up trade if gold market conditions
can be stabilised.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Portfolio positions have been adjusted to take account of relative price
movements and the large number of companies with prices toward the lower
ends of recent trading ranges. A large cash position has been
retained reflecting the absence of a catalyst to reverse near term weakness
in equity prices despite favourable financial market conditions.
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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.
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& ratings...
The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on
the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks.
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Exploration Watch. Which exploration results are the most
exciting, the most disappointing and the most anticipated?
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