4th Dartboard Blue Energy$11,702 DUET Grp forus$10,217 Hastie Grp$8696 Macq Grp$9508 Ridley Corp$10,257 ResMed Inc cdi$10,214 Stockland stp$10,068 SMS Management$9721 Transpacific Indust$10,132 Texon Pet$10,000 $100,515
3rd Doreen Daze Astrologer AMP$10,031 BHP Billiton$10,063 BlueScope Steel$8844 Consolidated Tin $11,167 Molopo Energy$10,492 Pac Brands$9933 Rio Tinto$10,225 Telstra Corp$9711 Virgin Blue Hldgs$11,111 Westpac Banking$10,045 $101,621
1st Louise Jessop Chef Catalpa Res$12,248 Cockatoo Coal$9438 Horizon Oil$10,408 JB Hi-Fi$10,284 Leighton Hldgs$9282 Macq Grp$9508 Norton Gold Fields$11,351 Rio Tinto$10,225 Troy Res NL$10,993 Woolworths$9899 $103,637
2nd Richard Pritchard Chartist Alkane Res$11,617 Alacer Gold Corp cdi$10,725 Augur Res$9250 Alcyone Res$10,000 BHP Billiton$10,063 Cape Lambert Res$9798 Coffey Intl$10,000 FKP Prop Grp stp$10,800 Fortescue Metals $10,762 Gold One Int$10,094 $103,109
5th David Potts AFR Investor Adelaide Energy$10,000 ANZ Banking Grp$10,020 BlueScope Steel$8844 C'wlth Bank of Aust $9943 Fairfax Media$11,026 Gunson Res$11,250 OZ Minerals$10,157 Tap Oil$9507 Transerv Energy$9375 Wesfarmers$10,170 $100,292
8th Edwina Harrison Architect BHP Billiton$10,063 CSL$9545 Macq Grp$9508 Newcrest Min$9997 Orica$10,017 QBE Insurance Grp$9641 Rio Tinto$10,225 Wesfarmers$10,170 Woolworths$9899 Woodside Pet$9488 $98,554
6th Qaiser Malik Reader Billabong Intl$9669 BHP Billiton$10,063 C'wlth Bank of Aust $9943 Funtastic$10,909 JB Hi-Fi$10,284 Macq Grp$9508 Newcrest Min$9997 Origin Energy$9493 Qantas Airways$10,000 Rio Tinto$10,225 $100,092
7th James Killian Financial manager Aston Res$10,584 BHP Billiton$10,063 Computershare$10,330 Graincorp$9827 Iluka Res$10,239 Lynas Corp$10,000 Macq Grp$9508 PanAust$9396 QBE Insurance Grp$9641 Thinksmart$9804 $99,392
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
What does the Shares Race article show about week 2 of the competition?
The article lists week‑2 entrants ranked from 1st to 8th, showing each participant’s name, a short descriptor (for example, 'Chef' or 'Chartist') and the stocks they picked with numeric values alongside each company. It summarises the competitors' selections rather than providing a full market analysis.
Which stocks are mentioned most often in the Shares Race picks?
Several names appear repeatedly across entrants in the article. The most frequently mentioned companies include BHP Billiton, Macquarie Group (Macq Grp), Rio Tinto, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, JB Hi‑Fi, Newcrest Mining and major banks/insurers such as Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac and QBE Insurance Group.
What sectors are represented by the Shares Race selections?
The picks in the article span multiple sectors. Mining and resources, banking and financials, retail, energy and oil, insurance and healthcare/property companies are all well represented among participants' selections.
How should I interpret the numbers shown next to each company in the article?
The article displays numeric values beside each company name, but it does not explicitly define what those numbers represent. They appear to be values associated with each pick (for example share prices or point values in the competition), so check the original article or contest rules for the exact meaning.
Does the article provide buy or sell recommendations for the listed stocks?
No. The content is a report of entrants’ stock selections and rankings in the Shares Race. It does not provide explicit buy/sell recommendations or personalised investment advice.
Who were the top-ranked participants in the week‑2 Shares Race?
The article ranks participants with names and positions. For week 2 it lists 1st as Louise Jessop, 2nd Richard Pritchard, 3rd Doreen Daze, and continues through to 8th place (Edwina Harrison), each with their chosen stocks.
Were there many repeated stock picks across different entrants?
Yes. The article shows multiple entrants choosing the same stocks — for example BHP Billiton, Macquarie Group and Rio Tinto appear in many participants’ lists — indicating those companies were popular choices in this round.
Where can I view the full Shares Race week‑2 list and original details?
You can view the complete week‑2 Shares Race details in the InvestSMART article at: https://www.investsmart.com.au/investment-news/shares-race-week-2/26661