Renaissance of the value fundies
Value fund managers who stuck to their investment process during the tough years leading into the COVID-19 pandemic have been vindicated with the release of strong March quarter performance figures.
Apr 13, 2021 – 12.00am
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The value fund managers who found themselves out of favour a year ago because of poor performance have shot back into prominence after a strong six months to the end of March.
The latest performance numbers, prepared exclusively for Chanticleer by Morningstar, show that the great rotation into value stocks has helped leading value fundies – Allan Gray, Lazard, Maple-Brown Abbott and Perpetual – deliver outstanding returns over the past year.
Five booze stocks to sip during the recovery
Alcohol-related stocks are rallying as investors bet on easing global COVID-19 restrictions, takeovers and a resumption of the craft-beer boom.
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They include producers, ingredient suppliers, pub owners and operators, and online retailers.
But investment risks are growing as stock valuations lift and trade tensions between China and Australia escalate. Higher agricultural costs and our rising currency are other threats.
Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates has rallied on takeover rumours.
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Sector leader
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) jumped 6.5 per cent on Monday amid takeover rumours and speculation on commercial buyers for its lower-end wine brands. Shares rose another 1 per cent to reach $11.08 by 12pm (AEDT) in Tuesday’s trade.