shares race week 4

The article compiles Week 4 stock picks from a range of contributors and commentators, listing ASX companies they selected. It shows the names of participants and the individual ASX shares they chose — for example BHP Billiton, Foster's Group, Iluka Resources, Telstra, Wesfarmers, Newcrest Mining, Rio Tinto and many more — giving readers a snapshot of popular ASX stock picks.

Several large-cap ASX names recur across contributors’ lists, including BHP Billiton, Foster's Group, Iluka Resources, Telstra, Wesfarmers, Newcrest Mining, Rio Tinto, Whitehaven Coal and Wotif.com Holdings. These repeated appearances highlight common interest in mining, banking, telco and consumer-exposed stocks among the contributors.

The picks are concentrated in a handful of sectors: mining and resources (BHP, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, Iluka, Fortescue, Whitehaven), banking and financials (ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac), telecommunications (Telstra, TPG Telecom), consumer and retail (Wesfarmers, JB Hi‑Fi, Wotif) and insurance (QBE). This mix reflects a focus on resource cyclicals, major banks and large consumer-facing names.

No. The article records contributors’ personal picks rather than providing tailored investment advice. Everyday investors should treat these lists as ideas or a starting point, then do their own research on each ASX stock’s fundamentals, valuations and risk profile before making investment decisions.

Start with the companies’ ASX announcements and latest financial reports, read recent news and analyst coverage, check share‑price trends and valuation metrics, and consider sector drivers (e.g. commodity prices for miners, customer metrics for telcos). Use reputable data sources and make sure any decision fits your time horizon and risk tolerance.

Mining and resource stocks are exposed to commodity‑price volatility, operational and production risks, geopolitical and regulatory changes and cyclical demand. For companies named in the article (BHP, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, Fortescue, Whitehaven, Iluka), investors should factor in commodity cycles, cost pressures and project execution risk.

The article references Week 4, indicating the Shares Race is a periodic series (weekly in this instance). To track picks and performance, follow subsequent editions of the series, monitor each listed ASX stock’s price movements and compare contributor selections week‑to‑week.

Use the contributor lists as a source of stock ideas across sectors, then build balance by diversifying across asset classes and industries mentioned (miners, banks, telcos, retail, insurers). Combine idea screening with fundamental analysis, set position sizes aligned with your risk tolerance, and consider using stop‑losses or staged buying to manage downside risk.