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Fat Prophets Equity Research

Trusted Independent Stock Analysis & Investment Research since 2000

Access professional equity research, stock market analysis and investment insights across Australian shares, global equities and mining stocks through Fat Prophets’ outperforming model portfolios and stock recommendations.

 

Why investors trust Fat Prophets:

  • Established in 2000 with more than 25 years of stock market research and wealth management experience, proven by a transparent and published track record.
  • Trusted by more than 25,000 members worldwide.
  • We don’t just recommend stocks — we are the only company in Australia that uses the same research approach to manage client wealth, including through our listed fund Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX:FPC) and managed accounts with assets under management exceeding A$350 millions.

What Is Equity Research?

Equity research is the process of analysing publicly listed companies to determine their financial strength, valuation, growth prospects and investment potential. Professional analysts evaluate financial statements, earnings potential, management quality, industry conditions and macroeconomic factors to identify investment opportunities and provide stock picks and recommendations.

 

Why Equity Research Matters

Professional equity research helps investors make informed decisions based on evidence rather than noise or emotion. 

Key benefits include:

  • Identifying undervalued companies
  • Assessing investment risks
  • Estimating intrinsic value
  • Building diversified portfolios
  • Discovering long-term opportunities
  • Monitoring changing market conditions
  • Improving investment discipline

How Equity Research Reduces Risk:

  • Avoid overvalued companies
  • Detect deteriorating fundamentals
  • Understand industry risks
  • Evaluate management performance
  • Assess balance sheet strength

Table: Benefits of Professional Equity Research

BenefitInvestor Outcome
Company valuationBetter stock selection
Risk assessmentReduced investment mistakes
Fundamental analysisImproved conviction
Market insightsBetter timing awareness
Portfolio constructionImproved diversification
Ongoing monitoringFaster reaction to changes
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How Fat Prophets Professional Equity Research Is Conducted

Table: Fat Prophets Equity Research Process
Step Objective Investor Benefit
1. Screening Identify opportunities Better idea generation
2. Fundamental Analysis Assess quality Improved confidence
3. Valuation Determine fair value Better entry points
4. Recommendation Investment decision Actionable insights
5. Monitoring Track developments Ongoing updates
With 25 years of experience refining its equity research process, Fat Prophets combines quantitative analysis with qualitative assessment in its professional equity research.

Financial Statement Analysis:

  • Income statements
  • Balance sheets
  • Cash flow statements
  • Capital allocation

Earnings Assessment:

  • Revenue growth
  • Profit margins
  • Earnings quality
  • Forecast reliability

Valuation Modelling:

  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  • Earnings multiples
  • EV/EBITDA
  • Sum-of-the-parts valuation
  • Asset-based valuation

Management Review:

  • Executive track record
  • Governance standards
  • Strategic execution
  • Capital discipline

Industry Analysis:

  • Competitive positioning
  • Market share
  • Industry trends
  • Regulatory developments

Macroeconomic Assessment:

  • Interest rates
  • Inflation
  • Currency movements
  • Economic growth
  • Commodity cycles

Table: DIY Investing vs Professional Equity Research
Factor DIY Investing Fat Prophets Research
Research depth Limited Professional
Company coverage Narrow Extensive
Valuation models Often unavailable Comprehensive
Analyst expertise Self-directed Experienced analysts
Portfolio guidance None Structured
Monitoring Time intensive Ongoing
Investment insights Variable Consistent

Fat Prophets’ Contrarian Investment Philosophy

Contrarian Investing Principle

Markets can misprice assets due to investor emotion, short-term thinking and behavioural biases. Fat Prophets seeks opportunities where market sentiment diverges from long-term fundamental value.

Core Principles

Independent Thinking

Research-driven investment decisions.

Valuation Discipline

Focus on intrinsic value.

Long-Term Investing

Avoid short-term market noise.

Market Inefficiencies

Identify opportunities overlooked by consensus.

Fat Prophets Research Model Portfolios

Fat Prophets has 3 main model portfolios:
  1. Australasian Equities
  2. Global Equities
  3. Global Mining

Australasian Equities Portfolio

Purpose

Research-led exposure to Australian and Australasian large-cap ASX-listed companies.

Coverage:

  • 60+ stock reports
  • ASX-listed shares
  • Blue-chip companies
  • Emerging opportunities

Ideal Investor

Investors seeking:

  • Australian share exposure
  • Long-term capital growth
  • Fundamental stock selection
  • Medium risk

Key Benefits

  • Detailed company research
  • Buy, hold and sell guidance
  • Low, Medium or High Risk guidance
  • Core or Speculative share role guidance
  • Portfolio alerts
  • Sector diversification

Investment Approach

Contrarian investment philosophy focusing on quality large companies trading below intrinsic value.

Global Equities Portfolio

Purpose

Research-driven access to international investment opportunities beyond Australia.

Coverage:

  • 65+ stock reports
  • US equities
  • Japanese equities
  • European equities
  • Chinese equities
  • Global growth themes

Global Mining Portfolio

Purpose

Dedicated research covering mining and resources companies both in Australia and abroad.

Coverage:

  • 40+ stock reports
  • Precious metals
  • Base metals
  • Bulk commodities
  • Energy transition themes

Investment Approach

Focus on quality resource companies positioned to benefit from commodity cycles.

Table: Fat Prophets Portfolio Comparison
Portfolio Coverage Investor Type Reports Risk Profile Diversification
Australasian Equities ASX & Australasia Core investors 60+ Moderate Regional
Global Equities International Growth investors 65+ Moderate Global
Global Mining Resources sector Specialist investors 40+ Moderate-high Sector-specific
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Stock Disclosure

ASX- Listed Australian Stocks:
29M.AU, ANN.AU, ANZ.AU, BPT.AU, BWP.AU, CKF.AU, CBA.AU, EVN.AU, FID.AU, FMG.AU, GOR.AU, GMG.AU, GNC.AU, HUB.AU, ILU.AU, IGO.AU, JHX.AU, MGR.AU, NAB.AU, PAR.AU, QBE.AU, RRL.AU, S32.AU, SBM.AU, TLS.AU, TUA.AU, WES.AU, WBC.AU, WHC.AU, XRO.AUX, AGL.AX, AMC.AX, BHP.AX, CSL.AX, DMP.AX, GDG.AX, WIRE.AX, ATOM.AX, MQG.AX, NIC.AX, NST.AX, ORI.AX, PDN.AX, RMS.AX, RPL.AX, SFR.AX, STO.AX, SUN.AX, VAU.AX, WTC.AX, WDS.AX, GMD.AX, CSC.AX, RIO.AX, GTK.AX, SPK.AX & NEM.AX

International Stocks:
BIDU.CN, 9888.CN, 1211.CN, 268.CN, 3690.HK, 1818.HK, 9618.CN, ENX.FR, BT.A.GB, GENI.GB, FRES.GB, 9988.HK, 2282.HK, 700.HK, 1128.HK, 1876.HK, 8750, 7011.T, 8306.JP, 8031.T, 8411.T, 3994.T, 7974.T, 8604.JP, 8308, 6758.JP, 8316.JP, 8331.T, JP.8308, HEM.SE, GRAB.SG, BABA.K, GOOG.US, AAPL.US, CDE.US, CPNG.K, FLTRF.L, SIL, URA, BZ.O, MSFT.US, SBSW.K, 2840.HK, TME, GDX, GDXJ.US, YUMC.K, Z.O, IMPUY & ANGPY