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Why two decks are better than one...
Being listed isn't a one-deck-fits-all approach. Here's why presentation decks are essential for every listed company and their investors.
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Re-evaluating IR strategy: data shows existing shareholders are the core of buying pressure
For the past five years, existing shareholders have been the primary source of buying pressure for public companies – and their influence has only strengthened over time. Recent data from a comprehensive analysis of over 1.2 million shareholders highlights a fundamental shift in the dynamics of shareholder engagement. Across both
Nano caps are rebounding: what it could mean for market sentiment?
Two months ago, 70% of nano cap stocks were down. Since then, they’ve shown a sustained rebound, suggesting a potential return of investor confidence. Whether this signals a lasting trend remains to be seen, but cautious optimism is warranted.
Most investors only trade once per year: What does this mean for public companies?
Recent data from a study of over 350,000 investors shows that the majority of investors only trade once per year. This insight reveals a crucial aspect of investor behaviour: they tend to hold on to their investments and make fewer active decisions than commonly assumed. This tendency aligns with
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Only 28% of shareholders are in profit.
When analysing shareholder data, the numbers can often paint a stark picture. Based on our recent analysis of over 350,000 shareholders, it becomes clear that many investors are facing a challenging climate. Here’s a detailed breakdown of where investors currently stand: * 28% of shareholders are in profit: Amidst
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There’s no such thing as “good” or “bad” news: just regular news.
In any given year, your shareholders will only engage with a few pieces of your news. But here’s the catch: you don’t control when they tune in. It’s driven by their personal circumstances, not the news itself. So what this means is that you don't
How online engagement builds positive investor sentiment.
In the age of digital communication, investors are increasingly turning to online forums to discuss their views, share insights, and engage with companies they are interested in. These platforms have become valuable tools for gauging sentiment, offering companies a window into the minds of their investors. But what does this
Strategy
It’s a bull market? But 70% of companies are down!
This week, the AFR published an article that touted the claim that, at least in 2024, the ASX is a “winner takes all” environment. Within the article, it argues that, with the recent flatlining of ASX200 stocks, the small cap market has no chance of a revival. Or in other
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The four types of investors buying and selling right now.
Four investor personas First up, I loved doing this exercise because thoroughly researching your target audience is such an obvious way of optimising how you can engage with the market. It’s the ins and outs of our day-to-day that usually get in the way, which is why I love
The surprising truth about post raise behaviour.
After analysing over 2,000 deals and the registry data of more than 80 companies, we've come up with some revealing insights into typical post-placement activity. We wanted to understand how different investors, namely new versus existing shareholders, behave after a capital raise. The results might surprise you,
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The Q1 tsunami of newsflow: how to stand out during reporting season
I used to play competitive field hockey. For those unfamiliar with the sport, it can be a brutal game - it combines the pace of soccer with the physicality of basketball, oh and everybody carries a wooden stick whilst hitting a giant golf ball at each other. What I’m
Maximising the impact of your announcements.
Establishing investor habits is crucial for companies when creating and executing an investor relations strategy. Investor attention is notoriously tricky to attract but relatively simple to lose. Therefore it's more important than ever for companies to optimise how they retain this attention, and ensure they're employing