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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Transurban Group plans to expand toll road portfolio into QLD

January 13, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Queensland Motorways controls five of the six Brisbane tollways.

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ASX 100 gainers and losers of the week

January 13, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Iron ore miners down and Twenty-First Century Fox plans ASX exit.

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REA Group Limited looks set to gain from housing expansion

January 13, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Building approvals and housing construction both up.

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21st-Century Fox to leave ASX

January 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Shareholder vote in early 2014 would make it official.

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Restaurants, takeaway food and recreational items are top shopping gainers

January 9, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Overall retail trade estimates up 0.5% for November.

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What is 21st Century Fox's outlook?

January 9, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Video on demand and subscriber usage trends are changing the game.

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Macau looks a potential winner for Crown Resorts

January 9, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Melco Crown joint venture has the best-located casino in Cotai.

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What's the outlook for Lend Lease and BWP Trust?

January 8, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

These companies look at fair value.

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Invest with good investors like Washington Soul Pattinson

January 8, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Since 1969 its compound average annual total shareholder return is 14.1%.

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ASX 100 daily gainers and losers: December 6

January 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

SP Ausnet and Navitas lead the pack up.

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2 stocks to watch for 2014: Orica and AP Eagers

January 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

How are they going to grow the business?

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Monadelphous Group, Beach Energy, Iluka Resources: stocks showing value

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

How to find good companies at discounts with Peter Lynch's value comparison tool.

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3 investing themes and 10 stocks for 2014

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Companies to benefit from an upswing in the economic cycle.

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ResMed, 1300 Smiles, Cochlear: The bull case for 2014

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

3 high-profit margin healthcare companies with earnings growth potential.

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2014 outlook for coal: BHP, Rio Tinto, Xstrata, New Hope Corporation

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

World coal demand projected to increase by 1.2 billion tonnes over next 5 years.

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3 investments for a rising property market

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher rental income and asset valuations will drive earnings as property market improves.

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3 ways to profit from Chinese investment in Australia

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

What does Chinese consumerism mean for Aussie stocks?

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5 ASX 100 stocks hit new yearly highs

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The first week in 2014 demonstrates opportunities for the year ahead.

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3 consumer services companies to boost portfolio performance

January 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher consumer spending will drive earnings growth.

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9 stocks with earnings driven by recovering global business

January 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

US dollar sensitive companies to get an earnings boost.

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3 industrials stocks for the long haul

January 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Regional or technological dominance protect and grow these businesses.

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Post-Christmas retail sales projected up 3.4%

January 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Better market conditions are opening up consumers' wallets.

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Top 5 ASX 100 stock gainers in 2013

January 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

2013 will be remembered as a breakout year.

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5 ASX 100 winners and losers for December

December 30, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Some of these stocks may be in bargain territory.

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5 reasons to be bullish on Drillsearch

December 30, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

This business is growing with the expanding LNG industry.

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Oil and gas companies merging due to strong outlook

December 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Oil and gas utilities become attractive investments for LNG expansion.

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Are these 2 mining services companies on the rise?

December 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Increased mining production is keeping them busy and in the black.

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Peter Lynch's tool for finding stock bargains

December 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Earnings growth and dividend yield show which stocks are cheap.

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4 mortgage broker companies you should know

December 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Housing market rise will drive lending up.

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Mermaid Marine expands with growing oil and gas industry

December 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domestic offshore energy projects and overseas expansion opportunities abound.

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4 ASX 100 stocking stuffers for the New Year

December 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Treat yourself to a more profitable New Year.

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3 miners to benefit from an increase in iron ore demand

December 24, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Chinese importing keeps spot prices up.

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Micro-cap spotlight: Carpentaria Exploration

December 23, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

This is an exciting new iron ore project.

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Collection House expands service, grows earnings by 23% in 2013

December 23, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The face of debt collection and receivables management is changing.

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3 companies with earnings and cash to power growth

December 23, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sky TV in New Zealand, oil and gas in the US and iron ore in WA.

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2 ASX 300 gainers and one loser of the week

December 23, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Wotif, Monadelphous and Energy Resources of Australia.

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Platinum Asset Management hits new yearly high on brighter market mood

December 20, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

2014 is shaping up to be a better year.

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Austin Engineering takeover offer from Bradken still below the mark

December 19, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Takeover bid may be sign of market bottom for mining services.

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Is GBST the best software services provider?

December 19, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Securities transaction and wealth management services are growing markets here and abroad.

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4 specialty retailers gearing up for Christmas and the New Year

December 17, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

2014 is expected to have stronger consumer spending.

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