25 September 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
For a company already in production, cost saving initiatives can buy
time after a cyclical downturn but an array of more powerful external
factors can easily make eventual cost curve positioning more of a tactical
lottery than the outcome of careful strategic planning.
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Market Directions
Metal price movements continue to be heavily influenced by changes in
financial market conditions with bond yields and exchange rate movements
being more influential than relatively low volatility growth patterns.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Across the board sector losses were reflected in the portfolio outcomes
for the week. The weakening trend in prices has also set the tone for
monthly outcomes as September draws to a close although the performance of
the macro model portfolio is beating the benchmark for the month to date.
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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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