• Two types of stocks:
    • Cyclical stocks
    • Growth stocks

Cyclical stocks

  • Left side of the value chain
  • Consist of raw materials and/or commodities
    • Steel, sugar, oil, etc
  • They should be part of Non-core portfolio
  • Prices in the short term are always emotional
  • You cannot have an estimate of the prices
  • Avoid such stocks

Growth stocks

  • Right side of the value chain
  • Consist of final products
    • Cars, FMCG, etc
  • They cater to demand
    • Premiumisation sectors
  • Should be part of Core portfolio