Report Date: 24 April 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
Updated International Monetary Fund forecasts and GDP estimates from
China are consistent with the bottom of a cycle but have not been as
positive for the sector outlook as widely reported.
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Market Directions
Sector prices are struggling to improve despite apparently supportive
commodity price movements and an improved financial market appetite for
risk.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
The PortfolioDirect macro model moved against the
market trend which was reflected in Phase III stocks. Phase III losses were
offset by a range of Phase I and Phase II company returns. No changes were
made to the recommended portfolio holdings.
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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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