Current market outlook: In the short term, we maintain a cautious outlook for Australian equities with the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratios of stocks across...
Current market outlook: In the short term, we maintain a cautious outlook for Australian equities with the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratios of stocks across various industries trading significantly higher than their historical averages. We predict the market will finish the calendar year flat. Subject to growth in economic activity driven by low interest rates, our view of the share market over the medium and longer term is more optimistic. The investment portfolios of our Listed Investment Companies (LICs): WAM Capital (ASX: WAM), WAM Research (ASX: WAX) and WAM Active (ASX: WAA) currently have cash weightings of 41.2%, 40.1% and 38.2% respectively. Our current cash reserves ensure we are well positioned to seize on opportunities in the market when they arise.