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Defensive exposure through infrastructure ETFs

Earlier this month, I outlined the case to add a more defensive posture to portfolios over the next six months by building a higher cash allocation. The goal: to have more cash on the sidelines to deploy during market volatility. In this article I’d like to explain the reasons why I like infrastructure as an investment...

Tony Featherstone · May 16, 2024

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“HOT” stock: Northern Star Resources (NST).

In our “HOT” stock column, Michael Gable, Managing Director of Fairmont Equities, explains why he’s a fan of Northern Star Resources (NST).

Maureen Jordan · May 16, 2024

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Is it time to sell in May, go away and comeback on St Legers Day?

Just about every year, you know I run up the investors’ flagpole the old market maxim that goes, “Sell in May, go away, come back on St Leger’s Day”. It worked last year, despite the fact that the S&P/ASX 200 index went up in May! Or should you sell this May, wait for a 5% comeback for the market, and then get on board?

Peter Switzer · May 13, 2024

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Where do the major banks go now?

Over the last 12 months, the major banks have been strong outperformers. Will this continue or is now the time to lighten? And which of the four majors do I prefer?

Paul Rickard · May 13, 2024

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HOT stock: Coles (COL)

For our “HOT” stock today, Raymond Chan, Head of Asian Desk at Morgans explains why Morgans maintains its ADD rating for Coles (COL).

Maureen Jordan · May 13, 2024

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Two great Kiwi ASX-listed companies

There are close to 70 New Zealand companies that have dual listings on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Here are two of them that are doing great things on the global stage.

James Dunn · May 13, 2024

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Two small caps currently out of favour

Here are two stocks that warrant further investigation for experienced investors who understand the features, benefits and risks of investing in small-caps that are badly out of favour. I’ll cover more small-cap takeover targets in coming columns.

Tony Featherstone · May 9, 2024

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“HOT” stock: Mineral Resources (MIN)

In our “HOT” stock column, Michael Gable, Managing Director of Fairmont Equities, says he’s seeing positive signs for Mineral Resources (MIN).

Maureen Jordan · May 9, 2024

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Are these 8 companies in the buy zone?

The companies in question are Worley (WOR), Qube Holdings (QUB), Sonic Healthcare, Ampol, Magnis Energy Technologies, Helloworld Travel, Calix, and Iluka Resources. Let’s go through each one of these.

Peter Switzer · May 6, 2024

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Portfolios still outperforming despite April pullback

While our model portfolios lost ground with the share market pullback in April, they’re still outperforming the benchmark index. In this article, I look at how they have performed so far this year. To do so, let’s start by examining how the overall market has fared.

Paul Rickard · May 6, 2024