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Zach Bristow

Zach Bristow

Zach is a portfolio strategist with an asset manager in Europe. As such, he has a unique approach to research and investing, taking a top down approach to identifying unique value propositions that sit within his circle of competence. He holds a Masters in Finance and Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Recent Articles

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Economy

Is a recession already priced into ASX 200 shares?

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the market is anyone's guess...

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Technology Shares

Nuix share price slides amid ASIC lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

Nuix might be in for a lengthy process with ASIC.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price on watch following major strategic and earnings update

| Zach Bristow

Big news from the energy giant.

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Energy Shares

Despite all the recent noise, is it business as usual for AGL shares?

| Zach Bristow

We check what may be ahead for the energy giant leading up to its 'strategy day' later this month.

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Bank Shares

Does ANZ really have the best profit margins of the big four bank shares?

| Zach Bristow

Profitability is measured in a couple of different ways. We use these figures to compare the big four.

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Energy Shares

What might Origin's latest move mean for the future of ASX 200 energy shares?

| Zach Bristow

The energy giant's call last week seemingly came out of the blue.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Boring or beautiful?

| Zach Bristow

Here we examine some of the mining giant's numbers.

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52-Week Lows

Down 65% from its all-time high, are Domino's shares a deliciously-priced buy?

| Zach Bristow

The losses continue for Domino's this week.

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Resources Shares

Here's which ASX lithium shares investors have been loading up on this month

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be flavour of the day in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price sparkling in a sea of red today?

| Zach Bristow

Rio has turned from a low point in today's session.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price been so volatile lately?

| Zach Bristow

The pressure continues for Lake Resources on the chart.

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Gold

Gold just hit a 2-year low. What could this mean for the Northern Star share price?

| Zach Bristow

Pressure continues on the entire gold segment in 2022.

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Resources Shares

How do investors decide which ASX 200 mining shares to buy?

| Zach Bristow

ASX 200 miners continue to present forward-looking opportunities.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie tips even more upside for New Hope share price

| Zach Bristow

The commodity trade of 2022 hasn't exhausted yet.

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Energy Shares

Why is the oil price sinking lately?

| Zach Bristow

One question on many investors minds right now.

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Dividend Investing

Could the current Woolworths dividend be in jeopardy?

| Zach Bristow

We've asked the question based on the numbers.

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Energy Shares

Are ASX hydrogen shares worth buying right now?

| Zach Bristow

Hydrogen is a material challenger to lithium-ion batteries. Or is it?

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Materials Shares

Here's why the IGO share price is firing 5% on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the diversified miner are enjoying a day in the green on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Could this be a red flag or false alarm for Novonix shares?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX battery technology company has been walking a hard road this year.

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Bank Shares

Can the ANZ share price stretch higher if interest rates keep rising?

| Zach Bristow

ANZ has underperformed benchmarks in 2022 so far.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Allkem share price bolting out the gate on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Here we examine Allkem and its value proposition.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares: Boring or beautiful?

| Zach Bristow

Bank shares have definitely struggled in 2022.

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Materials Shares

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price continue stretching higher?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be a central thematic for the ASX.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium mania: Is the 'incredible amount of interest' sustainable?

| Zach Bristow

The gap between demand and supply in the sector remains wide.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price diving 5% on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Shares still remain up in triple-digits this year to date.

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Share Fallers

Lynas share price tumbles again, down 10% this week

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mineral explorer have fallen today alongside a downtrend in the broader market.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price trading 4% down today?

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the red for the gold miner.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price sliding 4% today?

| Zach Bristow

The share has reversed from 52-week highs earlier this week.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price slides amid shareholder revolt

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

Down 20% since mid August, are Bendigo Bank shares in the buy zone right now?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have been exiting the bank en masse in FY23.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Suncorp share price failing to shine today?

| Zach Bristow

Suncorp has underperformed this year.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Coronado share price leaping 9% on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

The metallurgical coal producer is having a good day on the market today.

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ETFs

$830 million sale: Is the iShares ASX 200 ETF a record holder now?

| Zach Bristow

What does this say for the rest of us if institutional investors are exiting the ASX 200?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price surging 4% on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

The commodity trade of 2022 still has plenty of legs it seems.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Santos share price is rebounding on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Santos extends gains today.

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Share Gainers

Here are 2 ASX mining shares that went absolutely gangbusters today

| Zach Bristow

There were two standouts from an otherwise red-filled day on the ASX.

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Energy Shares

Australian Pacific Coal share price surges 28% on takeover news

| Zach Bristow

There's still some pockets of green scattered throughout the indices today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Liontown Resources share price down 5% today?

| Zach Bristow

Inflation data continues to sweep up risk-on sentiment today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price escaping relatively unscathed today?

| Zach Bristow

Santos is faring better than most on the ASX today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price tumbling 6% on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

US inflation numbers continue to plague global equity markets.

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