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“Your Stock Request” – 1 June 2023

June 1, 2023 by Michael Gable

“Your Stock Request” is a weekly video where we analyse share price charts for stocks on the Australian market (ASX) as requested by you! Email us at mail@fairmontequities.com with your stock request. Limit of one per person, no guarantee of a mention. This week’s stock request: (ASX:MP1), (ASX:ANO), (ASX:SFR), (ASX:IAG), (ASX:QAN) Michael Gable is managing director of Fairmont Equities. Latest prices available on the ASX website. You can learn more about technical analysis in this article. An 8-week FREE …

What does loss aversion mean?

June 1, 2023 by Lauren Hua

There is a term called loss aversion which means that losses have a higher psychological impact than making financial gains. When a person loses $1,000, they feel more pain than the joy of gaining $1,000. In this article we discuss this concept in further and the impact it has on your share portfolio. Definition: In trading psychology, humans feel more pain when they lose money compared to when they win money. Fear is a more dominant emotion than greed. This …

Time to buy the dip in HUB24?

June 1, 2023 by Michael Gable

We recently researched HUB24 (ASX:HUB) following a Company update and recent acquisition. We took a NEUTRAL view on the shares on the basis that there was downside risk to earnings growth over the medium term and the fact that the announced acquisition was not well received by the market. Our charting analysis also indicated the likelihood of some further downside towards $25. With that downside target now achieved, do current levels present a more attractive entry opportunity? Overview of HUB24 …

Why do companies raise funds via share purchase plans and not debt?

May 25, 2023 by Michael Gable

A share purchase plan is a way for companies to raise capital. This capital can then be used for to pay down debt, invest in the business, fund a new acquisition, etc. It is an offer to existing shareholders to purchase further shares usually at a discounted price to what the stock is trading on the market. Companies can also raise funds through debt financing. However, there are some reasons why companies prefer to use equity financing. Benefits of equity …

“Your Stock Request” – 25 May 2023

May 25, 2023 by Michael Gable

“Your Stock Request” is a weekly video where we analyse share price charts for stocks on the Australian market (ASX) as requested by you! Email us at mail@fairmontequities.com with your stock request. Limit of one per person, no guarantee of a mention. This week’s stock request: (ASX:XRO), (ASX:JBH), (ASX:APA), (ASX:STX), (ASX:OCL) Michael Gable is managing director of Fairmont Equities. Latest prices available on the ASX website. You can learn more about technical analysis in this article. An 8-week FREE …