October 2009
Microcaps Sector Update Teleconference. By Douglas Loh, Portfolio Manager Acorn Capital.
View the PowerPoint slides supporting the Teleconference.
Strength in Australian equities continues. By Prasad Patkar, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 475.
It now seems almost certain that Australia has been through the worst of the global financial crisis and is now on the road to recovery.
At Platypus, our view is that there is unlikely to be any further shocks to the system, as central banks and governments are very much in control at the moment and will do whatever it takes to sustain markets and economies. Read more
September 2009
Investing for continuing recovery. By Simon Bonouvrie, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 471.
While the ongoing strength in equity markets is beginning to baffle a number of commentators, in our view we are seeing a typical recovery from a significant market downturn. The market performance since March 2009 is characteristic of recovery phases that followed major market declines in past cycles. Read more
August 2009
Healthcare Property Sector Update Teleconference. By Chris Smith, Portfolio Manager and Claire Harding, Head of Portfolio Management and Research Australian Unity Investments. View the PowePoint slides supporting the Teleconference.
Confidence the key to recovery. By Donald Williams, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 467.
The relative strength of the economy so far this year has been extraordinary given the global backdrop. Not surprisingly, it has baffled the majority of market participants. Most economists remain resolutely bearish on the prospects for the economy in the next six months, expecting retail sales to fall back to a two percent annual growth rate from the current seven percent, and gross domestic product to revert to negative territory. Read more
July 2009
Australian Equities Update Teleconference. By Don Williams, CIO Platypus Asset Management
Investment opportunities during market pullback. By Simon Bonouvrie, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 463.
We have reached the end of perhaps the most difficult financial year on record, but as Simon Bonouvrie explains, at Platypus Asset Management, the outlook for the Australian market remains positive. Read more
June 2009
What makes a good investment in the current climate? By Chris Smith, Australian Unity Property
There’s more to being truly healthy in life than good health. It’s argued that financial security can be just as important for your overall wellbeing as physical health and while knowing that your money is safe may not buy you good health, it will certainly help you feel more relaxed and allow you to get on with the business of living. Read more
May 2009
Sharemarket shows signs of recovery. By Donald Williams, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 451.
After an extremely difficult 12 months for sharemarkets – both in Australia and globally – equities are starting to show signs of a return to relative stability. Donald Williams, Chief Investment Officer at Australian equities manager Platypus Asset Management shares his thoughts as the sharemarket shows signs of recovery. Read more
April 2009
International Equities
March 2009
Hidden Gems
New year, new opportunities
Advice you'd give your mum
How low can you go?
February 2009
What's in the portfolio of our Head of Portfolio
January 2009
Market Volatility: Frequently Asked Questions
The Market: Are there really good opportunities?
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