Balanced Portfolio Recommendation: ADD 2% Challenger Group (CGF)
ADD to Challenger (CGF) into Earnings on the 13th August
ADD to Challenger (CGF) into Earnings on the 13th August
Balanced Portfolio – SELL 5% Resmed (RMD) Take +10% profit
We recommended buying ResMed Inc. (RMD) due to its potential for strong performance in the upcoming earnings season on the 29th of July
A minor equities panic has started to spread across global markets in the last few sessions as investors grow increasingly concerned that the US economy will go into recession.
To reassure you, the MPC Markets Balanced Portfolio is defensively positioned and while we are still not immune to the broader market weakness, we have been wary a move like this could happen
We advise selling 4% of our portfolio allocation in Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW). The stock has provided an 11% profit, rising from our entry at $30.8 to an exit at $34.2. Given the recent challenges faced by the company, including operational issues and potential management changes, there is uncertainty surrounding the upcoming earnings release. These factors could lead to a revaluation of the stock, making it a prudent time to lock in profits and reduce exposure.
Poor economic data out of the US has started to pile up along with soured sentiment on the Mega-Cap stocks and the AI thematic. We are recommending a 5% allocation to a portfolio protection tool or “short hedge” to buffer the damage from any downside move
ResMed Inc.(RMD) pioneer innovative solutions that treat and keep people out of the hospital, empowering them to live healthier, higher-quality lives. Our digital health technologies and cloud-connected medical devices transform care for people with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. and lower costs for consumers and healthcare systems in more than 140 countries.
Northern Star Resources, one of the largest gold producers, operates major mines in Australia and Alaska. Despite its solid operations and strong cash generation, NSR is currently undervalued compared to its peers. This undervaluation, coupled with its ongoing growth plans, makes it an attractive investment.
Overall, BHP has shown strong operational performance with record production in several key commodities and has met or exceeded its production and cost guidance for FY24. The company is actively progressing its growth and decarbonisation strategies, despite challenges in the nickel market.
NHC is currently trading at a discount relative to its intrinsic value and peers, presenting an attractive entry point based on key valuation metrics.
We are taking profit on Elders Limited (ELD) by selling our entire 4% allocation. Purchased at $7.60 and now selling at around $9.15, we realize a 20.3% capital gain. Additionally, we received a $0.18 dividend per share, which provides a 2.36% yield. In total, this equates to a 22.66% profit on our investment.
Given the recent rally in Stanmore Resources Limited’s stock price, driven by the fire at Anglo American’s Grosvenor mine which significantly reduced global seaborne coking coal supply, we recommend taking profit on half of our position.
We recommend selling Worley Limited (WOR) and switching to Ampol Limited (ALD). Our initial retention of WOR was based on the expectation of a rebound from its recent lows, which has not materialized.