Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But you can significantly boost your returns by picking above-average stocks. For example, the Sandfire Resources Limited (ASX:SFR) share price is up 43% in the last 1 year, clearly besting the market return of around 6.3% (not including dividends). If it
Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And the truth is, you can make significant gains if you buy good quality businesses at the right price. For example, long term Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (KLSE:KENANGA) shareholders have enjoyed a 84% share price rise over the last half decade, well
Generally speaking the aim of active stock picking is to find companies that provide returns that are superior to the market average. Buying under-rated businesses is one path to excess returns. For example, the EFG International AG (VTX:EFGN) share price is up 55% in the last 5 years, clearly besting the market return of around
It hasn’t been the best quarter for LaserBond Limited (ASX:LBL) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 16% in that time. On the bright side the returns have been quite good over the last half decade. It has returned a market beating 95% in that time. Now it’s worth having a look at the company’s
These days it’s easy to simply buy an index fund, and your returns should (roughly) match the market. But one can do better than that by picking better than average stocks (as part of a diversified portfolio). To wit, the Sunway Construction Group Berhad (KLSE:SUNCON) share price is 76% higher than it was a year
For many investors, the main point of stock picking is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But the risk of stock picking is that you will likely buy under-performing companies. We regret to report that long term BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A. (LON:BBGI) shareholders have had that experience, with the share price dropping 25%
Investing in stocks inevitably means buying into some companies that perform poorly. Long term Instone Real Estate Group SE (ETR:INS) shareholders know that all too well, since the share price is down considerably over three years. Unfortunately, they have held through a 67% decline in the share price in that time. Now let’s have a
The simplest way to invest in stocks is to buy exchange traded funds. But one can do better than that by picking better than average stocks (as part of a diversified portfolio). To wit, the Altron Limited (JSE:AEL) share price is 48% higher than it was a year ago, much better than the market decline