In the last 12 months the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) (^AXJO) is up 10.61%, but in the same time, these next four growth stocks are up an average of 69.4% not including dividends!
Yes, they might be smaller than Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) or Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW), but each are established businesses who are making profits and looking to grow shareholder returns.
Best of all, I believe each of these businesses are still an excellent buy for long-term investors and I'll personally be looking to add any I don't already own to my portfolio soon. Here they are (in no particular order):
1. Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX: SGH) is Australia's premier personal injury (PI) law firm. The company has recently expanded into the UK with five earnings accretive acquisitions and, as a result, already controls 5% of the PI market. Currently trading under $5.00, long-term investors will be locking in a great buy.
2. RCG Corporation Limited (ASX: RCG) is the owner of The Athlete's Foot retail stores and distributes exclusive international brands throughout Australia and New Zealand. Saucony, Merrell and CAT are just some of its brands. With an increasing store count, RCG is a good long-term buy and pays an excellent dividend.
3. Donaco International Ltd (ASX: DNA) is a casino operator with its flagship facility in Lao Cai, Vietnam. Recent tensions between the governments of Vietnam and China affected its share price but management informed the market that player visitation rates were unaffected and had in fact increased due to the soft opening of its newly renovated resort and casino. At $1.14 per share, Donaco represents a medium to high risk investment but could be very rewarding.
4. Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) is a Cooper Basin oil and gas producer. With tenements in highly prospective areas and partnerships with leading resources companies, Senex's production climbs modestly higher each year. More importantly the companies proved and probable (2P) reserves keep growing. It stands out as one of the best ways to get involved in Australia's booming oil and gas industry.
