Report Date: 24 October 2016
Where are we in the Cycle?
The absence of a global growth pickup remains a constraint on sector
performance. Signs that growth in China might have not yet slowed
appreciably suggest worse to come.
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Market Directions
Exchange rates resurfaced as important market influences with the
potential to create more headaches for the sector.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Signs of life in the uranium sector have lifted the Phase I group of
companies. In recent weeks, the PortfolioDirect stock
selections have been weighted toward Phase I and, within that, the
significantly underperformed uranium segment. Overall cash positions remain
cyclically high.
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Stock Reviews and Rating Analysis
PortfolioDirect introduces its ‘Steak or Sizzle?’
commentary on the top performing stocks in the sector. “All sizzle
and no steak” is a reference to excitement which fails to measure up to
expectations of quality. ‘Steak or Sizzle?’ recognises that
resource sector investors are constantly confronted by choices requiring
them to distinguish between ‘steak’ and ‘sizzle’. This week’s review covers
Greenpower Energy (GPP), Activex (AIV), Metals Australia (MLS), Grand Gulf
Energy (GGE) and Deep Yellow (DYL).
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