Mirabaud reveals sharp rebound in 'Oscar-winning' stocks

Consistently outperforming the market over prolonged periods of time is a rare and invaluable attribute.

To accomplish it, a company is likely to possess inherent advantages - such as superior technology, robust barriers to entry or a favourable regulatory environment. Plain luck is scarcely a factor. For each of the past 21 years, we have compiled a mechanically selected portfolio of proven outperformers for the following 12 months. Since we started compiling the ‘10-Year Growth Oscars' in March 2001, the portfolio, which is rebased just once a year, has risen 491% in euro terms - which represents an 8.8% CAGR, excluding dividends and dealing costs. That represents a significant outperform...