Invest
Trump an early Christmas present for equities
The surprise Trump win in the US election last month was enough to bring forward the annual end of year rally, but not all investors will be rewarded, says one analyst.

Trump an early Christmas present for equities
The surprise Trump win in the US election last month was enough to bring forward the annual end of year rally, but not all investors will be rewarded, says one analyst.

Sydney analyst and market commentator David Hunt says professional investors will profit from the Santa rally, after a tumultuous year for markets.
“The market is less liquid but more predictable because the public goes on holiday. However, the professionals stay in the market so the predictability means good news travels fast and sends stocks higher,” Mr Hunt said.
“This is the best time of the year for investors to make their money back.”
While the Santa rally typically runs from early December to the final week of the year’s trading, this year’s came early due to a Donald Trump’s US election victory in November, according to Mr Hunt.
Since then, the ASX 200 Index has risen 8.4 per cent, the strongest rally in six months.
“Every December, I have issued strong ‘buy’, and history testing back to 1983 has shown results in about 88 per cent profitable trades,” Mr Hunt said.
“Historically, such calls result in clients having potentially 22 winners out of 25 trades.”
Source: Bloomberg, AMP Capital
Pointing to BHP Billiton’s 2016 stock price turnaround from $14 to $26 this year, Mr Hunt said “everyone will love resources soon.”
Looking to 2017, Mr Hunt forecast that share prices will continue to rise until the middle of the year backed by rising interest rates, tightening credit and investor uncertainty fuelling a departure from property markets.
The embattled bond market, he advised, should be sold into during next year’s rallies.

Stock market
Markets succumb to jitters as US CPI maintains strength
Following a slight drop of 0.2 per cent in the United States inflation rate, the latest US April consumer price index (CPI) data indicating higher than expected figures has triggered a fall in the US ...Read more

Stock market
Qantas forecasts return to profitability, announces ultra-long flights
Qantas expects its net debt to condense from $5.5 billion at the end of 2021 to $4.5 billion at the end of April following a period of sustained recovery in travel demand. ...Read more

Stock market
Headwinds to outnumber tailwinds in 2022
Headwinds are likely to outnumber tailwinds in 2022 as the world continues to readjust to the post-pandemic era, one expert has said. ...Read more

Stock market
Aussies can now net frequent flyer points by trading stocks
Superhero is looking to sweeten the deal for traders who are excited for the return of international travel. ...Read more

Stock market
Facebook debuts new name
Zuck gets meta. ...Read more

Stock market
2 big questions investors should ask as Australia reopens
Investors need to stop thinking about how to profit from the mineral sector’s struggles, and start looking at when the best time to ride the recovery will be. ...Read more

Stock market
Trading app popularity skyrockets as retail sector booms
In 2021, trading has never been easier for retail investors, meaning the number of users on trading applications has exploded to an all-time high. ...Read more

Stock market
ETF rush predicted to intensify
The Australian ETF sector advanced AU$6.3 billion in August to hit a new milestone, as its popularity among financial advisers soared. ...Read more

Wrapping up an eventful 2021
Listen now

What Omicron means for property, and are units right for first-time buyers? What is equity crowdfunding? Are industry super funds tapping into member funds to save their skins?
Listen now

Will housing affordability improve in 2022? Will buy now, pay later become the norm? Why are Aussies staying in failing super products?
Listen now

Who really benefits from crypto ETFs? How will the RBA respond to rising inflation? Could a mandate help address unpaid super?
Listen now

Stock market
Markets succumb to jitters as US CPI maintains strength
Following a slight drop of 0.2 per cent in the United States inflation rate, the latest US April consumer price index (CPI) data indicating higher than expected figures has triggered a fall in the US ...Read more

Stock market
Qantas forecasts return to profitability, announces ultra-long flights
Qantas expects its net debt to condense from $5.5 billion at the end of 2021 to $4.5 billion at the end of April following a period of sustained recovery in travel demand. ...Read more

Stock market
Headwinds to outnumber tailwinds in 2022
Headwinds are likely to outnumber tailwinds in 2022 as the world continues to readjust to the post-pandemic era, one expert has said. ...Read more

Stock market
Aussies can now net frequent flyer points by trading stocks
Superhero is looking to sweeten the deal for traders who are excited for the return of international travel. ...Read more

Stock market
Facebook debuts new name
Zuck gets meta. ...Read more

Stock market
2 big questions investors should ask as Australia reopens
Investors need to stop thinking about how to profit from the mineral sector’s struggles, and start looking at when the best time to ride the recovery will be. ...Read more

Stock market
Trading app popularity skyrockets as retail sector booms
In 2021, trading has never been easier for retail investors, meaning the number of users on trading applications has exploded to an all-time high. ...Read more

Stock market
ETF rush predicted to intensify
The Australian ETF sector advanced AU$6.3 billion in August to hit a new milestone, as its popularity among financial advisers soared. ...Read more