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Two out-of-favour ETFs with solid long-term prospects

My goal is to identify ETFs that have been hugely out-of-favour in the past 12 months and ideally over the last three years. Here are two ETFs that suit contrarian investors who understand the risks of investing in deeply out-of-favour sectors, who have patience and a higher risk tolerance, knowing that further short-term price volatility and losses are possible.

Tony Featherstone · August 15, 2024

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“HOT” stock: Macquarie Group (MQG)

In our “HOT” stock column, Michael Wayne, Managing Director of Medallion Financial Group, says Macquarie Group (MQG) is once again a buying opportunity and Medallion expects the shares to trend to new highs.

Maureen Jordan · August 15, 2024

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If big US tech companies lose support, will Aussie tech companies be in trouble?

The rotation out of big US tech companies became a worry last week when US recession fears were added to the mix. So the question becomes: should we be exiting local tech stocks like Xero, NextDC, Audinate, Megaport and Wisetech?

Peter Switzer · August 12, 2024

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Transurban – boring but reliable

Transurban (TCL) is one of my preferred stocks. At what price point would I be a buyer, and at what price would I be a seller?

Paul Rickard · August 12, 2024

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HOT stock: REA

In our HOT stock column today, Raymond Chan, Head of Asian Desk, explains why Morgans maintains its HOLD rating for REA, with a BUY rating below $197.

Maureen Jordan · August 12, 2024

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Two well-positioned aged care stocks

A wind of change has blown through the aged care sector. With a report just released from the Aged Care Taskforce and proposed legislation in the wings, there is at least the feeling that a blueprint for the future of our highly competitive but highly fragmented aged care sector is taking shape, promising greater regulatory clarity for investors. Here are two well-positioned stocks that could benefit from any changes.

James Dunn · August 12, 2024

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3 buy ideas to consider during volatility

In a week when market negativity might be rattling investors, Tony Featherstone wisely advises to focus on company fundamentals and valuations, not market sentiment.

Tony Featherstone · August 8, 2024

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HOT stock: Newmont (NEM)

In our “HOT” stock column, Michael Gable, managing director of Fairmont Equities, explains why shares in Newmont (NEM) are a good buy right now, and should continue to head higher over time.

Maureen Jordan · August 8, 2024

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Stocks are falling but should you be a seller or a buyer?

Just when the data drops in the US were telling us that inflation was falling, rates were about to be cut and the Fed had engineered a soft landing, along came a weaker-than-expected jobs report that has led to recession fears. So, should you be afraid?

Peter Switzer · August 5, 2024

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Did expectations of lower interest rates push up our portfolios in July?

In this article, we look at how our income and growth portfolios have performed so far this year.

Paul Rickard · August 5, 2024