Commodities take the lead: DNR Capital’s strategic pivot
Moving away from high-growth sectors such as technology and software, the Australian Emerging Companies Fund is now focused on commodities investment and capital‑intensive industries.
Moving away from high-growth sectors such as technology and software, the Australian Emerging Companies Fund is now focused on commodities investment and capital‑intensive industries.
Despite a proliferation of providers entering what is an already crowded market, DNR Capital has managed to pull of an impressive run in the Australian Equities SMA space.
A higher net interest margin drove a 10 per cent increase in CBA’s net profit after tax, while Wesfarmers benefited from a strong performance by Kmart Group and the chemicals division. But with much of the upside for these companies already priced in, investors should be clear about valuations before buying in.
Market risks appear more balanced, quality companies poised to win market share.
The COVID-19 global pandemic is unfolding quite differently to all other major market events seen through history. Governments globally are facing a delicate balancing act between trying to minimise the health impact of the virus, whilst managing the severe disruption to their economies. The sudden and sharp shock facing the global economy appears without precedence.