Global Equities, Multi-Asset PM, Dantes Outlook

Damanick Dantes, CMT

Global Equities, Multi-Asset PM

Dantes Outlook

We invest over a full market cycle, using multi-asset portfolios tailored to each global client, from individuals to family offices.

Built to Endure

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> appears oversold vs. world equities, but has not sustained upside momentum to warrant a broad allocation. Although dividends are nice over the long run.</li>
<li>We constructed a 12-name basket that can scale as the index trend improves. The basket holds a mix of cyclical and defensive stocks.</li>
<li>A narrower rate differential with the US may help, but significantly less so for USD-investors like us. The bar is high for Aussie equities, so we prefer stock selection.</li>
</ul>


The S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) appears oversold vs. world equities, but has not sustained upside momentum to warrant a broad allocation. Although dividends are nice over the long run.
We constructed a 12-name basket that can scale as the index trend improves. The basket holds a mix of cyclical and defensive stocks.
A narrower rate differential with the US may help, but significantly less so for USD-investors like us. The bar is high for Aussie equities, so we prefer stock selection.


Australia: Value Down Under Awaiting Confirmation. Here’s a Stock Basket That Scales

Financial News, Analysis and Data, FNArena

FNArena

Financial News, Analysis and Data

Online financial media company focused on Australian equities, with a global perspective

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In the wake of the war in Iran, Woolworths has elected to take a hit on margins rather than push up prices for struggling consumers.</li><li> Woolworths beats on sales in the March quarter Woolworths will absorb fuel costs and freeze some prices Management believes customer faith needs to be restored Analysts feel this is the right approach</li></ul>

In the wake of the war in Iran, Woolworths has elected to take a hit on margins rather than push up prices for struggling consumers. Woolworths beats on sales in the March quarter Woolworths will absorb fuel costs and freeze some prices Management believes customer faith needs to be restored Analysts feel this is the right approach

Woolworths Puts Customers Ahead Of Profit

<ul><li>Wesfarmers offers resilience and quality management to execute through the macro cycle, with digital and agentic levers supporting FY28 earnings acceleration.</li><li> Wesfarmers&rsquo; retail resilience shines through a tougher cycle Digital, AI and automation unlock the next leg of growth Margin resilience sets Wesfarmers apart from retail rivals Valuation de-rating offers investors a fresh entry point</li></ul>

Wesfarmers offers resilience and quality management to execute through the macro cycle, with digital and agentic levers supporting FY28 earnings acceleration. Wesfarmers&rsquo; retail resilience shines through a tougher cycle Digital, AI and automation unlock the next leg of growth Margin resilience sets Wesfarmers apart from retail rivals Valuation de-rating offers investors a fresh entry point

JB Hi-Fi Ltd - Appreciating Wesfarmers' Quality & Resilience

Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Sun Hung Kai Properties has secured $2.6 billion in refinancing, impacting the APAC real estate market.</li><li>Daiwa Office REIT has acquired a Tokyo building for $167 million in a deal linked to Blackstone.</li><li>Japan Hotel REIT announced a 28.5% payout increase due to rising tourism and plans to renovate the Tokyo Hyatt.</li></ul>

Sun Hung Kai Properties has secured $2.6 billion in refinancing, impacting the APAC real estate market.Daiwa Office REIT has acquired a Tokyo building for $167 million in a deal linked to Blackstone.Japan Hotel REIT announced a 28.5% payout increase due to rising tourism and plans to renovate the Tokyo Hyatt.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (26-Mar-2026): Sun Hung Kai Properties scores $2.6B refinancing deal.

<ul><li>BGO has acquired an office building in North Sydney from Dexus for a total of $395 million.</li><li>Charter Hall Fund has purchased three shopping centers in Australia for $254 million from LaSalle.</li><li>Goodman reported a 1.5% decline in operating profit, amounting to $850 million in recent developments.</li></ul>

BGO has acquired an office building in North Sydney from Dexus for a total of $395 million.Charter Hall Fund has purchased three shopping centers in Australia for $254 million from LaSalle.Goodman reported a 1.5% decline in operating profit, amounting to $850 million in recent developments.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (20-Feb-2026): BGO buys North Sydney office for $395M.

Australia

Woolworths Limited operates supermarkets, specialty and discount department stores, liquor and electronics stores throughout Australia.  Woolworths also manufactures processed foods, exports and wholesales food and offers petrol retailing.  The Company also operates hotels which includes pubs, food, accommodation, and gaming operations.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Woolworths Ltd (WOW AU)

Australia: Value Down Under Awaiting Confirmation. Here’s a Stock Basket That Scales

Australian shares have lagged for a while, but we see opportunity in a basket of trending stocks. We can scale up if the index improves, while...

Damanick Dantes, CMT

Woolworths Puts Customers Ahead Of Profit

In the wake of the war in Iran, Woolworths has elected to take a hit on margins rather than push up prices for struggling consumers. Woolworths...

FNArena

JB Hi-Fi Ltd - Appreciating Wesfarmers' Quality & Resilience

Wesfarmers offers resilience and quality management to execute through the macro cycle, with digital and agentic levers supporting FY28 earnings...

FNArena

Asia Real Estate Tracker (26-Mar-2026): Sun Hung Kai Properties scores $2.6B refinancing deal.

Sun Hung Kai Properties secured $2.6 billion in refinancing, while Daiwa Office REIT bought a Tokyo building for $167 million, and Japan Hotel REIT...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker (20-Feb-2026): BGO buys North Sydney office for $395M.

BGO bought a North Sydney office for $395M, Charter Hall acquired three Aussie shopping centers for $254M, and Goodman reported an $850M operating...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)