ASX Investor Update - April 2012

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Feature story

Several listed companies that service Australia's booming resources industry have delivered solid share-price gains in recent years, as tens of billions of dollars are invested in mining projects. In this simple guide, Trevor Hoey, shows how to spot the best mining service stocks and understand the risks.

In this issue
Time to buy big miners? Buying opportunities	Oil riches Is management any good?	China outlook Buyback blues

Market views

ASX news


Charting Time to buy big miners? Regina Meani, author What the charts say for BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside and Newcrest.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Oil riches Drew Corbett, BetaShares Capitalise on a rising oil price with this new exchange traded fund.

China outlook China still positive for mining sector Paul Zwi, MyClime A detailed analysis of the Chinese economy suggests pessimism is misplaced.

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	Yield Why you should look at fixed interest Robin Bowerman, Vanguard The allocation of shares versus fixed interest debate applies to your portfolio too.

Resources
ARC 2012
From ASX

The Australian Resources Conference and Trade Show is a must for serious mining investors.

Investor Hour: Sydney
Key investment themes
From ASX

The Nine Network's Ross Greenwood outlines the big sharemarket drivers this year.

Investor Hour: Adelaide
Population winners
From ASX

ARGO Investment's Chris Hall shows how demographic trends affect the sharemarket.

Managed funds
ASX to quote managed fund prices
From ASX

New service will benefit investors, funds and advisers, says ASX's Ian Irvine.

Sharemarket beginners

Is management any good? Owen Richards, author Things to look for when assessing CEOs.	Managed funds guide Jemima Joseph, Morningstar Learn about the features, benefits and risks of this investment product.	Buyback blues Michael Kemp, author Understand how a company's changing capital structure affects your investment.

Latest Investor Hour videos

Stocks and strategies Julia Lee, Bell Direct Julia argues that we should now be looking at value stocks rather than defensive stocks.	Buying opportunities Roger Montgomery, Skaffold Roger explains the factors he takes into account in assessing the value of companies.	Price vs value? Mike Hawkins, Evans & Partners Understand what really drives share prices.

Upcoming ASX events

Investor Hour

April 2012 SYD
Commentator Ross Greenwood discusses his investment priorities
ADE
How demographic trends affect investors

Investor Hour

May 2012 MEL
Uncovering the best value stocks for 2012
BRI
How to best allocate your money

ASX Investor webinars

April 2012 Options for investors
Strategies for flat uncertain markets

ASX online courses

What to consider in an investment
How to buy and sell shares
Intro to interest rate securities
What are options?
Choosing the right option strategy
Instalment strategies

ASX listings

Upcoming floats
Armour Energy
Aurelia Resources
Austrasia International Mining
Bora Bora Resources
Breaker Resources

New listings
BullaBulling Gold
Goodrich Resources
Indus Coal
Pura Vida Energy
Taruga Gold

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