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The difference between top-down investing and bottom-up investing

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There are many different investment strategies investors can undertake when investing in stocks. The terms “top down investing” and “bottom up investing” are strategies which are used frequently in trading. Here we discuss the meaning and differences between top-down investing and bottom-up investing. Top-down investing This strategy involves analysing stocks on a macro level. This means that the investor is looking at the overall picture of the economic outlook and ascertains which sectors will be performing the best. These analysts …

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Video: Technical Analysis of Gold Stocks

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Michael Gable is an expert guest commentator for the Finance News Network, presenting “Stock Watch” each week – covering stock tips and shares on the Australian market (ASX). This video is dated 29 July 2019.  Shares covered: (ASX:SAR), (ASX:RSG), (ASX:RRL), (ASX:SBM), (ASX:BGL) Click on the image below to access the video on the FNN site: Current share prices available here. You can learn more about technical analysis in this article.  An 8-week FREE TRIAL to The Dynamic Investor can be found HERE. …

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“Your Stock Request” – 25 July 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:RMS), (ASX:ALX), (ASX:EXL), (ASX:NEA), (ASX:NIC) 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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Is there more upside for Carsales.com?

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Carsales.com (ASX:CAR) released a trading update in mid-June. Here we assess the impact on the domestic business from ongoing declines in new vehicle sales. We also assess the implications for the balance sheet in light of a potential sale of the troubled Stratton business. Finally, we take a look at the chart of CAR and determine whether there is further upside from here. About Carsales.com Carsales.com is the largest aggregator of online automotive classified advertising in Australia. In its domestic …

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Why Australia’s low savings rate could be a big problem

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The household savings rates in Australia was only 2.80 percent in the first quarter of 2019. The average savings rate was 9.49 percent from 1959 until 2019 which means that our savings rate is now extremely low when compared to the Australian average.  With many households highly indebted, Australians may be digging into their savings account to cover bills. In this article we look at the problems that can occur with a national low savings rate. Decrease in household expenditure …

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