29 May 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
Long-term investors should choose physical gold in preference to
gold-related equities. Stock returns relying on exploration success or
value reappraisals following a temporary mis-pricing of assets may be
uncorrelated with bullion price movements.
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Market Directions
U.S. corporate profits have moved little in five years despite the stock
market rising by nearly 70% over the same timespan leaving investment
returns more reliant on significantly stronger earnings growth while
monetary policy is tightened in the coming two years.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Phase I stocks performed well in the past week contributing to a
slightly stronger macro model outcome than for the performance benchmark in
the month to date. No portfolio changes have been implemented in the
past week.
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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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