28 August 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
The International Monetary Fund has expressed a more optimistic view
about the global growth outlook but financial markets are implying something
less positive than the recent rise in commodity prices suggests.
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Market Directions
Strong gains in metal prices have coincided with a two year low in the
U.S. dollar after a reappraisal of relative of growth and interest rate
policies raising a question about what happens when monetary conditions
become less influential.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Phase I stocks bounced back with gains among some previously weaker
performers but the Phase III grouping has led the way in response to
recently improving commodity prices. The macro model is running
slightly ahead of the benchmark over the first three weeks of August.
No model changes have been initiated.
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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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