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 ASX 200 gainers for the past week

December 2, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Top moves from Seek and three resources companies.

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2 accounting software companies to watch

December 2, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Wide open opportunities for business accounting platforms as they move to the cloud.

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New yearly highs for Village Roadshow, RCG Corporation and AV Jennings

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

New shoe brands, new Sydney water park, and new houses make the news.

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Can your stocks stand the test of time?

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Find out by seeing how much your stocks have been earning and paying in the past.

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5 growing companies in online lotteries, gaming and gambling

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

People loves games and playing, even when they lose.

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Buffettology, part 2: Using per share earnings annual growth to project future value

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Long-term future growth is built upon strong past performance.

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4 energy infrastructure and distribution companies to watch

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Regulated energy businesses offer stable income possibilities and less competition.

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3 real estate investment trusts about to list — should you buy?

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Commercial property is beginning to rise along with residential real estate.

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3 micro-cap IT services companies to watch

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The ability to innovate and provide what businesses need will determine their future.

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ERM Power hopes to buy Macquarie Generation, but is it a good move for shareholders?

November 29, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Macquarie Generation produces 13% of electricity needed in eastern Australia.

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4 stocks to build earnings in a slow market recovery

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Australian economic growth may be slow for several more years

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3 reasons to buy Goodman Group

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Lower debt, effective hedging and international diversity point to success

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Consumer sentiment up in October with property market rise

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Job security concern still remains.

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China may surpass India as #1 gold importer

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

India government import restrictions may cause the company to slip to #2.

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Corporate travel a battlefield for airline companies

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Qantas controls about 84% of Australia's corporate travel market, but others want a bigger piece.

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4 Australian companies with international diversification

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domestic companies cope better with international business divisions.

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Ingenia Community Group to sell 3 NZ building assets

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The retirement accommodation company is ramping up its development pipeline for the growing demographic.

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Use Buffettology to spot good growth stocks

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Think of stocks like bonds with growing returns.

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4 logistics companies delivering results

November 28, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Goods shipping growth suggests a growing economy.

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3 companies with strong total shareholder return

November 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Look for consistent past growth that signifies quality companies.

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Telstra and Fox need a triple-play to ward off competition and increase customers

November 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Free-to-air TV protecting broadcasting from Foxtel while Netflix is planning an Australian entry

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Hotel and leisure stocks let you have fun and earn good returns

November 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Research this industry through your own experience and double-dip on good times

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4 stocks that will get a boost from higher house starts in 2014

November 27, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Building materials companies are expanding overseas business in US and Asia.

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Ruralco Holdings earnings down from lower livestock prices, drought conditions

November 26, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Agribusiness is attracting overseas interest for quality food sources.

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3 ASX 200 gainers and 3 losers over the past 3 months

November 26, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Iron ore led the way up, and gold producers brought up the bottom.

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Goodman Fielder faces higher costs and increased competition

November 25, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

2014 full year earnings will be more weighted to second half.

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4 ASX 200 companies hitting new yearly highs in the past week

November 25, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Banks, telecoms, paint makers and corporate travel services in the spotlight.

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Kathmandu going into holiday season strong

November 22, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Retailer is growing its brand and revenue overseas with expanded online sales, new mobile app.

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New Hope CEO: Coal industry to remain subdued for next several years

November 22, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Low commodity prices and sustained higher costs leading to industry setbacks.

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Super Retail Group moves to integrate new businesses and grow market share

November 22, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Auto accessories, sporting and leisure equipment and apparel market leader talks about growing the business.

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Monadelphous celebrates strong 2013, prepares for cyclical downturn

November 22, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Mining is weakening, but oil and gas are moving up.

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Warren Buffett speaks five years after start of the GFC

November 22, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Famous investor tells market: I hate to say I told you so...

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International funds offer exposure to overseas market revival

November 21, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Specialist funds make foreign investment easier, and the returns can be attractive.

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5 industries that will grow faster than the world growth rate for the next 20 years

November 18, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

What will the world need between now and 2033?

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These companies can gain from growing housing market

November 18, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Furniture, electronics, appliances and accessories are needed for new homes.

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James Hardie, Bluescope Steel, Fortescue Metals lead ASX 100 gainers

November 18, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Perpetual, Seek and Carsales.com brought up the bottom

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Greencross proposes a merger with Mammoth Pet Holdings

November 18, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The merger would combine pet specialty stores with veterinary services.

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CSR, James Hardie and Fletcher Building: 3 stocks for housing growth

November 14, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Share prices are up despite company expectations for a subdued Australian housing market.

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Seven Group signals more restructuring within mining services sector

November 14, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Industry earnings downgrades and share price slumps make up recent downtrend

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What does Dexus's takeover bid mean for the property sector?

November 13, 2013 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Post-takeover market cap will move it up in the ranks.

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