Darryl Daté-Shappard

I started investing after finding a copy of Peter Lynch's "Beating the Street" in the English book section of a library in Japan, where I was living at the time in 1997. Seeing that regular people can find investment ideas just as easily as professionals, I used the philosophy of that book to invest in stocks in Japan, and later in Australia after moving in 2001. I also have experience in property investing, and went on to complete my masters degree in Applied Finance at QUT in Brisbane. I follow the investment style of Peter Lynch, Phillip Fisher and Warren Buffett-- knowing what you invest in, doing your homework to keep up with a stock's story and holding a healthy skepticism of what the stock market calls "value".

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4 stocks to profit from everyday needs

March 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The need people have for these kinds of services keep them profitable.

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3 stocks riding the rise in retail trade

March 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Retailers feeling consumer spending increases.

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Should you buy these 2 stocks to boost your returns?

March 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Growth in online car sales and broadband services is powering their success.

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Can these 2 housing related stocks power your portfolio?

March 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rising building approvals point to higher building materials sales.

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Top stock picks to tap into Australian growth

March 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Mining, financial services and healthcare are giving the most to GDP reports the ABS.

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Your 3-stock defensive portfolio for steady returns

March 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Profit from three companies that service our basic needs.

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Should you buy Flight Centre or Corporate Travel Management Ltd?

March 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Holiday reservations and corporate travel still in high demand.

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Why you should bet on APA Group

March 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Major gas pipeline operator to grow its network with latest acquisition plan.

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3 reasons to bank on Mineral Resources Limited

March 4, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Increased WA iron ore production is creating higher earnings.

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Should you buy these 2 oil and gas stocks?

March 4, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

New projects coming online should provide an earnings boost.

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What return on retained earnings does your favourite stock get?

March 4, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is management getting a good return on the earnings it keeps?

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Insurance Australia Group Limited and BWP Trust: 2 good dividend yield stocks

March 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Business growth and stable dividends make these two attractive.

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Did you see the ASX 100 top 3 gainers for the week?

March 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance, healthcare and energy held the top spots last week.

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BHP Billiton Limited, Woolworths Limited and others hit new highs

March 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The past week ended with great results.

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Why are investors buying Brambles Limited?

February 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The supply chain logistics leader is expanding even more overseas.

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Crown Resorts Limited and Sirtex Medical Limited: 2 big earnings growers

February 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Overseas business creates the strongest gains.

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4 reasons to buy Suncorp Group Ltd

February 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Business streamlining and improved balance sheet strength point to a stronger outlook.

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Should you buy these 2 stocks?

February 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Housing and gaming industries are showing good earnings movement.

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2 cheap stocks with high growth

February 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Earnings growth over time makes present prices look inexpensive.

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Which building materials stock should you own?

February 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Housing market growth makes materials companies more attractive.

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3 big climbers this month

February 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Innovation and overseas expansion are the keys to success.

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Your 3 stock large-cap portfolio

February 27, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Large caps bring sustainability and stability into portfolio performance.

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My 3 top growth stocks

February 27, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The elements for further growth are in place.

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Watch these 2 gold miners as gold holds above US$1,300

February 27, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Lower production costs and higher spot prices are making attractive spreads.

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3 promising stocks beating earnings trends

February 27, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Above average half-year profit growth makes them attractive.

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Should you buy these 2 fund managers?

February 26, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gain from their investing experience and get good returns yourself.

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2 bargain stocks on investors' radars

February 26, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Short-term setbacks make bargain opportunities for long-term investors.

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4 hot stocks soaring from earnings season

February 26, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Surprising growth and changes in company direction fuel share price jumps.

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3 reasons to follow Woodside Petroleum Limited

February 26, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its four projects have over a billion barrels of oil equivalent available to be developed.

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What should you do if the Aussie dollar goes to $US65c?

February 25, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Think of the winners and losers to take advantage of the opportunity.

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Use Buffett's "equity/bond" idea to guide investing

February 25, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid long-term earnings growth makes the strongest base for your portfolio.

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Beach Energy Limited, Drillsearch Energy Limited – 2 strong oil and gas stocks

February 24, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher production and rising oil and gas prices are increasing business prospects.

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3 reasons why I'm banking on JB Hi-Fi Limited

February 24, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

A well-known brand and rising housing market make a promising combination.

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Sonic Healthcare Limited and FlexiGroup Limited: 2 stocks strengthening industry positions

February 24, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Special working relationships with large service providers and retailers maintain growth models.

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2 companies back in the black and heading higher

February 24, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Taking the leap of change leads to higher profits and share prices.

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3 hot stocks rising from strong half-year earnings

February 24, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

There's no better sign of success than higher profits with room for more.

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Market stalwart Woolworths Limited is good for stable portfolio returns

February 24, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Firm half-year gains are keeping growth steady and the share price is near a new all-time high.

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4 stocks up more than 5% over the past week

February 22, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Reporting season winners show growth for the upcoming year.

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McMillan Shakespeare Limited may be a bargain opportunity for investors

February 21, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

First-half 2014 profits were way down, but the business is intact.

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Village Roadshow Ltd puts building blocks of growth in place

February 20, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Wet 'n' Wild Sydney's strong attendances point to a good future.

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