One year ago I put together a fictional portfolio of stocks by simply using a random number generator and a list of shares that makes up the S&P/ASX 200 Index. Now 12 months later it is time to look at how these stocks have performed and see if they can tell us anything about the overall state of the Australian stock market.
Entries Categorised as 'Random Portfolio'
The Random Portfolio: August 2009
August 17th, 2009 · 19 Comments
Back in June the Shareswatch Random Portfolio was down by just over 4% but as I wrote in the update for that month, I felt confident it would be in positive territory within 2009. Thanks to the sustained rally this financial year the portfolio is now well into positive territory and I doubt it will be in the red again for many years, if ever.
The Random Portfolio: June 2009
June 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Since April the Random Portfolio has continued to slowly rise in value but has yet to remain in the black for an extended period of time. However there are a number of stocks in the portfolio which have performed extremely well and these prove that even in the worst of bear markets, money can still be made from investing in stocks.
The Random Portfolio: April 2009
April 20th, 2009 · 7 Comments
Back in January the Shareswatch Random Portfolio was in bad shape, but in just a few months it has bounced back and is now showing signs of life. If global stock markets continue to crawl up off the turf we may even see the portfolio post gains before the end of this financial year and if so, this may be a good indication that the Australian stock market is recovering.
The Random Portfolio: January 2009
February 5th, 2009 · 4 Comments
January 2009 update on the Shareswatch Random Portfolio. So far this portfolio is not doing well and is under-performing the ASX 200, however it is early days yet and some stocks may get a boost from government spending aimed at boosting the economy.
The Shareswatch Random Portfolio.
October 24th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Like many other investors I spend countless hours doing research before picking stocks to invest in. Ratios are checked, annual reports read, sector reports studied and yet like everyone else I have seen some of my most beloved stocks cut down by 30% or more. (some by more than 50%)
