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Fund managers at a discount - 20/01/12

A summary of the following article by George Whitehouse featured in the Eureka Report, 20 January 2012. PORTFOLIO POINT: Investors who have steered clear of placing their money in managed funds should consider buying shares in those same funds. The funds … Continue reading →

Clime Quality Rating (CQR) - 19/01/12

The Clime Quality Rating (CQR) is consistent, rational and quantitative. Based on 70 pieces of financial data taken from a company’s accounts, the CQR separates companies on the quality of their financial fundamentals at a point in time and over … Continue reading →

Smell the roses – things aren’t that bad - 11/01/12

The tumbling of the euro in recent weeks whereby one $A buys 80 euro cents is another effect of government intervention. Free market economists need to go on a very long holiday or go back to university and extend their … Continue reading →

Best dividend stocks for 2012 - 10/01/12

The following article by Matthew Koroi was the feature story in ASX Investor Update, 10 January 2012. Many investors are shifting their focus to achieving yield rather than capital growth, and favouring bank deposits over the sharemarket. But they must remember … Continue reading →

Minutes from the RBA’s meeting of 6 December - 20/12/11

The Minutes from the RBA’s monetary policy setting meetings usually make interesting reading. Here are some extracts from their meeting held on 6 December, which resulted in official rates being cut from 4.5% to 4.25%. “In the global economy, the … Continue reading →

Mortgage Choice Limited - 09/12/11

Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC) was established in 1992 by Rod and Peter Higgins and listed on the ASX on the 6th August, 2004. MOC operates a franchise model, with a national network of loan consultants supported by group and state offices. … Continue reading →

The Italian Moment - 14/11/11

The following article by John Abernethy featured in The Eureka Report, 14 November 2011. The recent economic developments in Europe are not unlike those that confronted investors in late 2007 and early 2008. With Investment Banks collapsing in the US, … Continue reading →

Banks’ full year results are in. Who performed? - 10/11/11

Now that all four major banks have reported their full year results for the 2011 year, we take the opportunity to refresh our view on their performances and discuss their outlooks. If you watched the news on TV or read … Continue reading →

Big banks offer value - 13/10/11

The following article by George Whitehouse & Matthew Koroi featured in the October 2011 ASX Investor Update email newsletter and asx.com.au. – – – – – – – – – – – – – Although banks earn revenue in many … Continue reading →

The further you look, the better it gets - 04/10/11

The following article written by John Abernethy appeared in Eureka Report on Wednesday, 28 September 2011. – – – – – – – – – – – – – PORTFOLIO POINT: Five years from now the current uncertainty will be … Continue reading →