31 July 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
The weakening US dollar is a positive cyclical influence which has
warranted an upgrade among the PortfolioDirect guideposts although overall
cyclical positioning remains little changed with the sector still in the
midst of a prolonged trough.
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Market Directions
The weaker US dollar is the most dramatic change in sector fortunes but
improvements in metal prices and the investment attractiveness of Australian
companies is being modified by the rising Australian dollar.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Phase I stocks reversed previous gains to produce an overall negative
weekly outcome despite modest gains in the benchmark reflecting stronger
pricing among the larger stocks in the sector. The explorers as a
group continued to display relatively weak returns. There have been no
recommended changes to portfolio composition or cash 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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