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Which asset classes to invest throughout the economic cycles

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Different asset classes perform better in different environments.  Investors can optimise portfolio performance by identifying which assets perform the best at certain phases of the economic cycle. In this article, we will go through the different asset classes and outline which economic phase is best to purchase each one. Cash Cash is the lowest generating asset class and banks are currently offering 2% on their high interest rate savings accounts. This asset class is also considered a safe haven so …

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Is this the low in Corporate Travel?

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We recently reviewed the fundamentals for Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) after the Company re-affirmed full-year guidance (FY20) at its AGM in early November. CTD also pointed to improved trading conditions across each of its four segments, which, in turn, offer the potential for the Company to exceed its FY20 guidance. About Corporate Travel CTD provides travel management solutions to the corporate market. Revenue is earned via fees for service, commissions and volume incentives. The Company’s online booking tools mean the …

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“Your Stock Request” – 28 November 2019

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“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:TGR), (ASX:A2M), (ASX:ING), (ASX:VRL), (ASX:CIM) 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 …

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Four ways to manage risk in your share portfolio

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Mitigating risk is an important exercise for any investor in order to preserve capital. The main objective of any portfolio is maximum returns, however this can only be achieved if risk is managed correctly. In this article we outline four ways to reduce risk and therefore optimise performance. 1. Calculating beta One way to mitigate risk in the portfolio is the look at the beta of each stock. Beta measures how the stock fluctuates compared to the broader market. A …

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Why Dexus is a buying opportunity

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have performed well during 2019. With some looking quite expensive here, Dexus (ASX:DXS) is a stock which not only looks to be reasonable value here, but has a trading profile that indicates further upside. About Dexus Dexus is an internally-managed ASX-listed stapled REIT that owns, manages and develops real estate in Australia. Its focus is principally in the Office (of which 88% is classified as ‘Prime Grade’ office space) and Industrial sectors, as well as …

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