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(5 June 2019, The Age, MONEY supplement, p2, Marcus Padley, Money columnist) ‘The election result was very good news for the residential property market. For the past two years, since the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority introduced tighter lending regulations and the banks were paralysed by the royal commission, the turnaround for processing a new housing … Continue reading
(27 February 2019, The Age, MONEY supplement, p2, by Marcus Padley) ‘You don’t have to be a genius to work out that if only we could avoid the losses, we would all be winners. The first rule of making money in the share market is not to lose it. So here are my top-10 tips … Continue reading
[COMMENT: This article from Marcus Padley includes some great comments and insights – well worth reading the full article.] (28 November 2018, The Age, MONEY supplement, p2, By Marcus Padley) ‘Last year, RCR Tomlinson was a billion-dollar company. Last week, it went into administration. RCR went bust with a market capitalisation of $231 million. Two … Continue reading
[Comment: Here are some an interesting comments about investing local versus overseas, and whether to diversify your portfolio, or include managed funds, or even heed the “advice” of your financial planner.] (14 November 2018, The Age, SMH, MONEY supplement, p2, by Marcus Padley) ‘I remember going to New York in 2006 and John, my Wall … Continue reading
(24 October 2018, The Age, MONEY supplement, p2, Marcus Padley) ‘It is different walking into the office. As it was in February. “How many points was Wall Street down,” a colleague says as he walks in this week. That morning the Dow Jones was down 127. The assumption that markets will fall instead of rise … Continue reading
(8 August 2018, The Age, MONEY supplement, p2, Marcus Padley) ‘Superannuation funds are in front of the Hayne royal commission into banking and financial services this week and have been asked to reveal their entire fee and cost structures for the first time. The suggestion is that retail funds controlled by big institutions have been … Continue reading
(26 July 2017, The Age, MONEY supplement, p2, Marcus Padley) ‘I ask for Stupid Questions in my newsletter and I get them. “I have $10,000 and want to turn it into a million dollars. How do I do it?” You’re thinking “How Stupid” but it’s actually a really good question. So let’s try and answer … Continue reading
(22 February 2017, The Age, MONEY supplement, p3, Marcus Padley) ‘I get regular emails pointing out how bad broker recommendations have been in hindsight. Most of the finger pointing is simply an investor attempting to transfer the blame to someone else of course, but if the investor is ever going to learn from their mistakes … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Another very informative and great article from Marcus Padley.] (8 February 2017, The Age, MONEY supplement p8, Marcus Padley) ‘After a relentless raft of profit warnings last week the alarm bells are ringing.’ ‘First there was Aconex (ACX) down 45 per cent on Monday. Virtus (VRT) down 17 per cent on Tuesday. Then Ozforex (OFX) and … Continue reading
(26 October 2016, The Age, MONEY supplement, p2, Marcus Padley) ‘If you read some of the books on trading, such as Way of the Turtle, Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets, or The New Market Wizards, the suggestion is that 60-90 per cent of traders lose money, depending on their level of leverage and the product they are … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Of course, the information herein does not constitute “advice”. It is the opinion of the named author. And many other seasoned investors might also think the same way.] (28 September 2016, The Age, MONEY supplement, p4, Marcus Padley) ‘… With the US markets on the highest price-earnings ratio since 2009, the next illogical sentiment … Continue reading
(17 August 2016, The Age, MONEY supplement, p4, Marcus Padley) ‘I was watching one of the business programs recently and the broker on the desk was asked about Domino’s Pizza (DMP). He said it was on an excessive multiple and clearly a sell.DMP was $6 in 2011 and is $73 now, having just reported results. … Continue reading
(3 August 2016, The Age, MONEY supplement, p6, Marcus Padley) ‘We are now into the results season and for equity investors it is like a battlefield during an artillery barrage: everything becomes a bit hectic, you’re never quite sure whether you’re going to get blown up and there is a bit of luck involved. Here … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Many of the ideas mentioned in this news article do have merit, and are worthy of consideration.] (22 June 2016, The Age, MONEY supplement, p6, Marcus Padley, View more articles from Marcus Padley) ‘Everyone sets out to buy stocks that go up forever and are never sold. That’s nirvana. But it obviously doesn’t happen … Continue reading
(27 April 2016, The Age, MONEY supplement, p6, Marcus Padley) ‘There are a few elephants in the room when it comes to stockmarket advice. Things that no one will admit but we all know to be true. They include: Predictions… Inside information… Broker research… Reasonable basis… Lack of conviction… Biased research… Read all the details at … Continue reading
(2 March 2016, The Age, MONEY, p6, Marcus Padley, View more articles from Marcus Padley) ‘At some price every stock becomes dangerous, even so-called defensive assets such as Transurban and Sydney Airport.’ ‘Hamish Douglass, the chief executive of the highly successful Magellan Financial Group, warned about “defensive” assets last week. He says investors could be walking … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Now this is interesting, coming from a stock broker, but we know that Marcus Padley has tweaked his views in recent times. As many shorter-term investors know, protecting capital is very important, and exit strategies such as the Stop Loss are indispensable methods.] (30 September 2015, The Age, MONEY supplement, p4, Marcus Padley,View more … Continue reading
(19 August 2015, The Age, MONEY supplement, p4, Marcus Padley) ‘This is how how the share market really works. To the insiders, it’s like a car yard, writes Marcus Padley.’ ‘I’m thinking of doing some educational seminars for clients. No not the Free Seminars that upsell you to some product or platform that burns your … Continue reading
(10 June 2015, The Age, MONEY supplement, p6, Marcus Padley ‘The Honest Broker’) ‘Having a smartphone doesn’t make you an expert in the sharemarket. Here’s four mistakes any rookie can make.’ ‘1. Thinking the sharemarket is easy – ‘The sharemarket is now available in every kitchen in Australia. In fact, better than that, in every tram. … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Marcus Padley now calls himself the ‘Honest Broker’, because he isn’t afraid to say things that his share broker colleagues might not be happy with. The below snippet (and the referred article), is very useful information for the average investor.]€€ (18 March 2015, The Age, MONEY supplement, p7, Marcus Padley) ‘I was listening to … Continue reading
(26 April 2014, The Age, BusinessDay, p13, Marcus Padley) ‘I have written many times about my concerns for the many investors that have been brainwashed by decades of Warren Buffett marketers telling them value investing is the be-all and end-all of making money in stocks. It is not so because company valuations alone have several … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Another great (if somewhat sarcastic undertoned) article from Marcus Padley. Includes a list of “tips” disguised at “The sharemarket according to Marcus”. Recommended reading…] (11 Dec 2013, The Age, MONEY, p7, Marcus Padley) ‘Another year and another 100-odd articles on the sharemarket put away. Every year I think about putting them in a book, … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Marcus Padley is often humorous, and sometimes these days with a twist of sarcasm for the stock broking industry. This great piece draws an analogy between flocking seagulls and stock brokers…. and explains some of the under-the-covers detail about analysts writing stock reports and recommendations. This is recommended reading…] (7 August 2013, The Age, … Continue reading
[COMMENT: A another great (only a little sarcastic) article from Marcus Padley, with some great truths sprinkled throughout. Highly recommended reading… especially the last few paragraphs which some it all up nicely.] (2 April 2013, The Age BusinessDay, p25, Marcus Padley) ‘From the low on June 4 to the high of a couple of weeks … Continue reading
[COMMENT: Fantastic comments this morning on Alan Kohler’s Inside Business program on the ABC. The story basically says to ignore broker target prices. Or, understand that the forward estimates are perhaps somebody’s educated guess as the possible share price in 12 months time (in my view that’s a guess).] View the 2 minute video of … Continue reading
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