The simplest way to invest in stocks is to buy exchange traded funds. But investors can boost returns by picking market-beating companies to own shares in. For example, the Mitrajaya Holdings Berhad (KLSE:MITRA) share price is up 27% in the last 1 year, clearly besting the market return of around 20% (not including dividends). That’s
It is a pleasure to report that the Larvotto Resources Limited (ASX:LRV) is up 42% in the last quarter. But that is minimal compensation for the share price under-performance over the last year. In fact, the price has declined 27% in a year, falling short of the returns you could get by investing in an
When you buy shares in a company, there is always a risk that the price drops to zero. But if you pick the right stock, you can make a lot more than 100%. For example, the Sime Darby Property Berhad (KLSE:SIMEPROP) share price has soared 203% return in just a single year. Also pleasing for
When we invest, we’re generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. Buying under-rated businesses is one path to excess returns. For example, long term MA Financial Group Limited (ASX:MAF) shareholders have enjoyed a 28% share price rise over the last half decade, well in excess of the market return of around 16% (not
Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But one can do better than that by picking better than average stocks (as part of a diversified portfolio). To wit, the Bakkavor Group plc (LON:BAKK) share price is 42% higher than it was a year ago, much better than the
When we invest, we’re generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. And while active stock picking involves risks (and requires diversification) it can also provide excess returns. For example, long term Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SIE) shareholders have enjoyed a 65% share price rise over the last half decade, well in excess of the market
Frencken Group Limited (SGX:E28) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 12% in the last quarter. But that doesn’t change the fact that the returns over the last five years have been very strong. We think most investors would be happy with the 134% return, over that period. Generally speaking the long
By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you pick the right individual stocks, you could make more than that. For example, Exxaro Resources Limited (JSE:EXX) shareholders have seen the share price rise 21% over three years, well in excess of the market return (0.2%, not including dividends). However,
When we invest, we’re generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. Buying under-rated businesses is one path to excess returns. To wit, the George Weston share price has climbed 94% in five years, easily topping the market return of 40% (ignoring dividends). However, more recent returns haven’t been as impressive as that, with
One of the frustrations of investing is when a stock goes down. But it can difficult to make money in a declining market. The First Ship Lease Trust (SGX:D8DU) is down 53% over three years, but the total shareholder return is 18% once you include the dividend. And that total return actually beats the market