2012 has been a great year for stocks so forget about what might happen and suspend belief for a nanosecond and take a read at what I have for you.
The stock picking monkey has been very busy this year with a few surprises.
This year the monkey had a hard go at it but managed to get through quite a few interesting picks.
This year I have picked stocks based on nothing except value of the stock based on where I think it will go.
Please keep in mind dear readers that the picks are my own and they
reflect my investment philosophy and not necessarily anyone else's.
My picks are primarily based on a long-term view, regardless of the
current short to medium term market turmoil and economic uncertainty.
NB: Since I think most of my portfolio consist of the best stocks on the New Zealand market, I found it difficult to pick stocks outside my realm of self interest.
Share Investor's 2013 Stock Picks
Picks from the NZX
Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd
[SKC.NZX]
Sky City Entertainment has had an exceptional 2012, with a record FY 2012 profit at the hands of an excellent CEO and a number of strategies planned
and executed to produce pleasing results for shareholders. The share
price of the company has not however tracked its increased fortunes
and has been trading in 2012 between $3.25 - to just over $4.00.
The
company has invested alot of money in expansion of the business in 2012
with a large number of eateries and bars added across the company's
casinos and new gaming areas in the Auckland casino bearing fruit. 2013
looks promising as the company has bid for a national convention centre and look to cement this deal with Govt in the early part of that year, no matter what the lefties say.
It
looks to be good value as a result of this low share price relative to
its prospects of a full year profit for 2013 of between $140 -150
million.
Buy on weakness if this company has already been in your sights.
Sky City Convention Centre @ Share Investor
VIDEO - Sky City Entertainment Group : Parliamentary Question related to Convention Centre
Sky City to pay for National Convention Centre
Share Investor discusses Convention Centre proposal with CEO Nigel Morrison
Sky City Convention Centre Expansion a Money Loser: Part Two
Sky City Convention Centre Expansion a Money loser
SKC Convention Centre power-point slide illustrations & SKC submission to Auckland City Council
Sky City Entertainment Group @ Share Investor
Sky City Gaming: Morningstars look at Sky City's gaming
Share Investor's Total Returns: Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd
Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd: Presentation to Macquarie Group
Morningstar Revalues Sky City Entertainment Group
Guest Post - Michele Hewitson Interview: Nigel Morrison
Failed Sky City bid for Christchurch Casino good news for Shareholders
Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd: Christchurch Casino bid falls short of Investment Criteria
Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd: Never mind the width feel the volume
Sky City Annual Meeting & 2011 - 2012 Profit Forecast
Stock of the Week: Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd
Sky City set to lose National Convention Centre bid
Sky City Entertainment Group: Australian Acquisition on the Cards?
Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd: 2010 Full Year Profit Analysis
Sky City Entertainment Group 2010 Full Year Profit Preview
Chart of the Week: Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd
Share Investor discusses Convention Centre proposal with CEO Nigel Morrison
Share Investor Q & A: Sky City CEO, Nigel Morrison
Sky City Entertainment: CEO Nigel Morrison discusses 2010 HY
Sky City Convention Centre Expansion a Money Loser: Part Two
Sky City Convention Centre Expansion a Money loser
Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd: Download full Company analysis
Sky City 2010 full year profit looking good
Long Term View: Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd
Sky City Entertainment: CEO Nigel Morrison discusses 2010 Half Year
Sky City Entertainment Group 2010 Interim Profit Review
Sky City to focus on Gaming
Sky City debts levels now more manageable
Insider Trading on Sky City shares
Sky City Profit Upgrade: Always on the Cards
Sky City's Current Cinema "Boom" a Horror Story in Disguise
Stock of the Week: Sky City Entertainment Group
Are Insiders selling Sky City Stock?
Sky City Entertainment 2009 Interim Result Preamble
2008 Sky City profit analysis
Sky City share offer confusing and unfair for smaller shareholders
Sky City Entertainment 2008 Full Year profit results , NZX release, 2008 full year presentation, result briefing webcast, financial statements
Sky City 2008 profit preamble
Sky City outlines a clear future plan
As recession bites Sky City bites back
Sky City Assets: Buy, sell and hold
Why did you buy that stock? [Sky City Entertainment]
Sky City Share Volumes set tongues wagging
Sky City half year exceptional on cost cutting
NZX Press release: Sky City profit to HY end Dec 2007
Sky City Cinemas no Blockbuster
Sky City Entertainment share price drop
New Broom set to sweep
Sky City Management: Blind, deaf and numb
Sky City sale could be off
Opposition to takeover
Premium for control
Sky City receives takeover bid
Sky City Casino Full Year Profit to June 30 2007
Setting the record straight
Sky City CEO resigns
Sky City Casino: Under performing
Sky City Casino 2007 HY Profit(analysis)
Sky City Casino 2007 HY Profit
Discuss SKC @ Share Investor Forum
Download SKC Company Reports
Fletcher Building Ltd
[FBU.NZX]
Fletcher Building Ltd [FBU.NZX] are showing more of a positive tone as the New Zealand economy limps on but Christchurch City shows signs of rebuilding
While the economy is uncertain the outlook for it is probably a
little better than it was 4 years ago yet the share price has been given
a beating until recently
I still think the outlook for FBU is good but most of the bad news has
already been factored into the share price and further falls would be
the market overreacting to this delay.
They also had a good result in to June 30 2012, with a promise of a 20% upgrade.
It is returning a near 9% gross dividend at these price
levels and this is clearly an attractive income as well as a good
capital gain play as the share price recovers with the first notice of a
definite rebuild.
FBU @ Share Investor
Share Price Alert: Fletcher Building Ltd 5
Share Price Alert: Fletcher Building Ltd 4
Share Price Alert: Fletcher Building Ltd 3
Share Price Alert: Fletcher Building Ltd 2
Fletcher Building: Crane Takeover Offer Well Timed
Fletcher Building Ltd: 2010 Full Year Profit Analysis
Fletcher Building: All eggs in one basket make for big risk
Long Term View: Fletcher Building Ltd
Hugh Fletcher: Silver spoon no recipe for success
Long VS Short: Fletcher Building Ltd
Fletcher Building's Commercial arm keeps their head above the tunnel
Sweetheart deal for Fletcher Building's Friends
Fletcher House built on hard times
Fletcher Building down tools in the short term
Why did you buy that stock? [Fletcher Building Ltd]
A solid foundation for the future
Fletcher Building raises profit through canny management
Fletcher's got game
Discuss Fletcher Building @ Share Investor Forum - Register free
Download FBU Company Reports
The Warehouse Group
[WHS.NZ]
The Warehouse Group [WHS.NZ] hasn't been featured since 2010 because retail has been tough especially on the WHS. Retail
has been tough in New Zealand and globally over the last few years but
there are signs that retail in NZ is on the improve.This
confidence by management will only be underpinned by tangible results
over the all important 2012 Christmas shopping period and any increase
on last year will be a sign that improvement could be on the cards for
2013.
This stock is a good long term play and any increase in sales and cashflow will benefit shareholders with increased dividends.
The increase in sales and profit over the quarter have re-rated this stock.
There is the added bonus is that the company is still in play to some extent pending
a decision by either Foodstuffs or Woolworths Australia making an
official bid for the company.
Accumulate on weakness.
The Warehouse Group @ Share Investor
Share Investor Q & A: Warehouse Group CEO Mark Powell
Share Investor Q & A: Reader questions to Warehouse CEO Mark Powell
Share Price Alert: The Warehouse Group Ltd 2
Woolworths puts The Warehouse back on the shopping block
Share Investor's Total Returns: The Warehouse Group Ltd
The Warehouse Group Ltd: Takeover Speculation Resurfaces
Share Price Alert: The Warehouse Group Ltd
The Warehouse Group: Tips for the new CEO
The Warehouse Group: Should Ian Morrice Go?
Has the Warehouse lost its Mojo?
Stock of the Day: The Warehouse Group Ltd
The Warehouse Group Ltd: Takeover Prospect looking good on paper
VIDEO: Extended Ian Morrice Interview
Share Investor Q & A: Warehouse Group CEO Ian MorriceWarehouse Group Ltd: 2010 Full Year Profit Analysis
Share Investor Q & A: Questions to The Warehouse' Ian Morrice
Long Term View: The Warehouse Group Ltd
Share Investor Short: Warehouse Group yield worth a look
The Warehouse Group: 2010 Interim Profit Review
The Warehouse: Big Brands, Big Opportunities
Warehouse strike opportunity to buy
Long Term Play: The Warehouse Group
Share Investor Short: Warehouse Group yield worth a second look
Woolworths supermarket consolidation an indicator of a move on the Warehouse?
Stock of the Week: The Warehouse Group
Warehouse 2009 interim profit a key economic indicator
When will The Warehouse bidders make their move?
Long vs Short: The Warehouse Group
Warehouse bidders ready to lay money down
The Warehouse set to cut lose "extra" impediment
The Warehouse sale could hinge on "Extra" decision
The case for The Warehouse without a buyer
Foodstuffs take their foot off the gas
Woolworths seek leave to appeal to Supreme Court
Warehouse appeal decision imminent
Warehouse decision a loser for all
Warehouse Court of appeal decision in Commerce Commission's favour
MARKETWATCH: The Warehouse
The Warehouse takeover saga continues
Why did you buy that stock? [The Warehouse]
History of Warehouse takeover players suggest a long winding road
Court of Appeal delays Warehouse bid
The Warehouse set for turbulent 2008
The Warehouse Court of Appeal case lay in "Extras" hands
WHS Court of Appeal case could be dismissed next week
Commerce Commission impacts on the Warehouse bottom line
The Warehouse in play
Outcomes of Commerce Commission decision
The fight for control begins soon
Discuss WHS @ Share Investor Forum - Register free
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
[FPH.NZX]
I
have included Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in 2013 because I
still consider will be one of the big successes of the next 5-10 years
and one I included in the 2008, 2009 ,2010 , 2011 and 2012 Share Investor stock picks,.
It
is not only a company with good long-term prospects but a company that
is another good hedge against the current global turmoil. Despite the
grim economic conditions over the last few years it has managed to grow
revenue well and maintaining a good profit despite the weak US dollar. Their products will still sell well despite a
possible downturn in other business sectors.
Its share
price has done nothing over the last 12 months but as I said above
economic conditions have failed to dent its prospects and 2013 looks to
show more of the same.
With a 2013 half year profit and revenue up strongly on 2012, 2013 looks to be an even better year than 2012 in terms or business operations.
Its share price has been as low as $1.83 this year and I bought 15000 in January of this year at $2.13.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare @ Share Investor
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Resmed takes market share from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Resmed kicking Fisher & Paykel Heathcares butt?
Share Price Alert: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
I'm Buying: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
Share Investor's Total Returns: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
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Stock of the Week: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare & the US Dollar
Mondrian Investment Partners take stake in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: 2010 Full Year Profit rests on Foreign exchange movement
Long Term View: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Stock of the Week: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Analysis - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: FY Profit to 31/03/09
Schroder Investment Management takes big Fisher & Paykel Healthcare stake
Long VS Short: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Big Fisher & Paykel Healthcare trades a curious taleWhy did you buy that stock? [Fisher & Paykel Healthcare]
Drinking and Trading
Share Investor's 2008 stock picks
Fisher & Paykel: A tale of two companies
FPH downgrade masks good performance
Discuss FPH @ Share Investor Forum
Download FPH Company Reports
Pumpkin Patch Ltd
[PPL.NZX]
Pumpkin Patch Ltd [PPL.NZX] had a reversal of sorts this year. From a penny dreadful to above a buck it changed its fortune when it put global dominance behind them and concentrated on this part of the world.
It still is overseas but through different channels such as 3rd parties which the patch gets its fair share of.
They managed a decent profit this half year and all the reorganization has thus far had the required impetus, so much so that there is talk of paying a divided next year.
Look forward to new stores and some exciting new clothes for the coming season.
Pumpkin Patch @ Share Investor
Share Price Alert: Pumpkin Patch Ltd 4
Their mid 2012 profit was horrible but that should be the last of that, it can only go down so far.
Look for an increased dividend in 2013 as profit increases that will underpin a good share price rise from current levels.
NZR @ Share Investor
Nasdaq
YUM! Brands Inc
[YUM.NASDAQ]
A pick from 2010, 2011 & 2012 Yum ! Brands Inc achieved a billion plus in sales growth for 2012 and with more tasty growth to come in 2013 and beyond from China & India still make this company a Finger Lickin proposition. It will never be cheaper.
ASX
Coca Cola Amatil
[CCL.AX]
Coca Cola Amatil
is the dominant player in the carbonated drinks market in Australasia.
It sells its iconic Coca Cola brand as well as a large number of other
well known brands in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Fiji and a
number of other markets in this part of the world. Their latest 2012 result shows a good profit.
A strong history of profits can be a good sign that there is more to
come in the future and the fact that its customers are largely addicted
to its products makes this company a great long term bet. I have
always liked this company because it keeps managing to grow its business
with clever marketing and product placement at sales outlets.
Buy on any weakness for superior long-term returns.
Coca Cola @ Share Investor
Coke is it!
Caltex Australia Ltd
[CTX.AX]
Caltex
Australia Ltd is Australia's largest refiner of oil and oil based
products and has one of Australia's largest networks of filling
stations.
Its share price has done well over 2012 and is likely to do so in 2013 because the company
still remains a dominant player in its sector with good long term
potential.
The retail sector for petrol in Australia
is undergoing consolidation at the moment and Caltex could be set to
benefit.
Buy on weakness for good long term gains.
Other notable quotables
NZX
Auckland International Airport [AIA.NZ] A good monopoly at historically cheap prices.
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd [KMD.NZ] A listing that I may have been wrong about, well see. Value below NZ$1.80.
New Zealand Refining [NZR.NZ]
The country's only refiner of oil products. The share price should recover on a lower Kiwi
dollar and therefore better margins, an increased global demand for oil
and refurbished, expanded plant which will be ready soon.
Port of Tauranga [POT.NZ] New Zealand's leading port company with good upside on increased exports.
Michael Hill International [MHI.NZ] A very well managed jewelry chain poised for global expansion just waiting for that all-important US market to come to the party.
Conclusion & Outlook for 2013
2013 may well be a year of some severe downward corrections on global
stock markets. As uncertainty surrounds the fragile state of many
economies and the precarious state of Europe's debt yoke and more pain
and drama to come in the United States as politicians argue over
spending cuts to stop the country from defaulting. Gains made on
stock markets in 2012 could materialize for some as nervousness over the
aforementioned leaves them to take cash off the table. It is clear that
there is much more bad news in relation to the global economy to come
and the consequences of this bad news one can only guess at but it will
not be pretty at all.
That aside if you can, most listed companies have done well in 2012,
and will continue to do so in 2013 but others will find the going
tough as cash flow dries up, debt mounts and interest rates bite.
I got rid of PPG, GFF and STU this year cause they irritated the hell
out of me and they will never go anywhere. Why did I keep them? Well
god only knows its been a year of changes.
Remember, the stocks I have picked above are based on my investment
criteria and may not fit yours and of course you could have a
different opinion. I would love to hear your opinion and any picks you may have.
Have a look at what I have to say, take it on board or not and then do your own research to see if you might agree with me.
Lastly, I wish you all good luck and a prosperous 2013.
*Just an added
footnote. Please feel free to post your own stock picks for 2013. The
only requirement is that you say why and declare any financial
interest. Post them below at the bottom of this piece or click here.
Disclosure : I own SKC, FBU, WHS, FPH, MFT, PPL, MHI, AIA, CEN shares in the Share Investor Portfolio.
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