Why it pays to take a long-term view
We tend to sensationalise how quickly life around us is changing. But, in reality, change rarely happens quickly. And that’s why investors with a considered long-term view should do well. Let me illustrate, using Australia’s gas market as an example.
In 2013 we attended a presentation which highlighted that Australia’s gas exports would increase substantially by 2016. A central tenet of economic theory states that if demand increases while supply remains unchanged, then prices must rise.
We provided many warnings in recent years about this issue, but it wasn’t until blackouts occurred that the wider public appreciated the gravity of the situation.
It may seem like the industry has changed quickly because prices have risen sharply, but it was actually a long-term structural trend which wasn’t appreciated by the wider market. If there is a material disconnect between the underlying industry growth rates and the return profile of the companies within that industry, then it could present an interesting investment opportunity.
(Source: AEMO, National Gas Forecasting Report, December 2016)
(Sources: Australian Energy Regulator)
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Paul Audcent
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Seems Ben you missed Tassie of your graph, think we will cut the cable and drift over to NZ its probably warmer there! Yep I think most Aussies missed the chance on home gas and alas the governments only have themselves to blame. I admit to being an Origen shareholder!