Which sectors will hold their ground in current covid situation??

I think
1.heathcare
2.telecomunicatoin
3.power and energy are the best.
 plantation sector will do better a with upward tea and rubber prices  but if their workforce is not covid resistant.
open to discuss

celtic tiger wrote:I think
1.heathcare
2.telecomunicatoin
3.power and energy are the best.
 plantation sector will do better a with upward tea and rubber prices  but if their workforce is not covid resistant.
open to discuss

100% agree with the Telecommunication facts. Power and energy also to a great extend.

Fortune of Plantation sector - Tea, rubber prices are basically determined by world demand-supply, and positive as far as our estate population is safe. Some of the manufacturing companies supply Gloves, Masks, Mattresses, Sanitisors, PPEs (e.g. DIPD & HAYC) covid-19 positive too.   

But, healthcare is not the case. During the previous lockdown (March-May 2020) channeling business dropped drastically as people avoided crowded places, conducted only urgent operations, etc. Conducting PCR-tests is not a lucrative business; volume could be high but at tiny margins and at huge risks to employees. 

For all most all the other sectors impact of covid-19 is negative.
 
When the government chooses island-wide lockdown, hardly any other sectors would unaffected.

Although, constructions and manufacturing of construction materials were attractive in the post-COVID situation. It heavily depends on government policy. 

So, the best strategy would be to invest fundamental stocks and hold for 12-18 months OR wait-and-see.

F & B sector?

Wonderer wrote:F & B sector?

Yes. manufacturing of Food and Beverages (staple/essential) would safe compared to many others, although covid-19 treats employees of such sectors as well. 

However, since liquor sale prohibited during the lockdown it won't good and DIST & BREW. 
Companies supporting agriculture would get a positive impact too.

As of WHO vaccine will not be ready till mid 2021.That means 3more quarters with covid-restrictions .
According to expert 2nd wave comes from more aggressive strain , similar to Europe one or the same.
that means we will be in the same boat. so which sectors can keep their nose above water???
 MANUFACTURING,AGRI,F&B,CONSTRUCTION will not be in a total lockdown but will have some sort of disturbances.

celtic tiger wrote:As of WHO vaccine will not be ready till mid 2021.That means 3more quarters with covid-restrictions .
According to expert 2nd wave comes from more aggressive strain , similar to Europe one or the same.
that means we will be in the same boat. so which sectors can keep their nose above water???
 MANUFACTURING,AGRI,F&B,CONSTRUCTION will not be in a total lockdown but will have some sort of disturbances.

When the government finally choose the lockdown option, initially in Western Province initially for a week that could extend depend on covid-19 cases to report.

In a situation like this, no need to panic and sell fundamental sound stocks at loss. However, we must admit that fundamentals are weakening under a lockdown. So, need to stop chasing behind stocks as a significant price drop can be expected across the board in the coming days, if not weeks.  


So, the best strategy could be to collect fundamental stocks when prices are come down and with the intention of holding even 12-18 months OR wait-and-see till Covid-19 spread contained. 

MoneyLover wrote:But, healthcare is not the case. During the previous lockdown (March-May 2020) channeling business dropped drastically as people avoided crowded places, conducted only urgent operations, etc. Conducting PCR-tests is not a lucrative business; volume could be high but at tiny margins and at huge risks to employees. 

Yes! I'm also with same page. normally peoples think its good for  healthcare 
for me after hotels main impact is healthcare, most of hospitals display low profit after covid-19
if peoples using good health habits it not good for hospitals 
just compare your personal channeling fees 2019 and 2020. 

ColomboCSE wrote:

MoneyLover wrote:But, healthcare is not the case. During the previous lockdown (March-May 2020) channeling business dropped drastically as people avoided crowded places, conducted only urgent operations, etc. Conducting PCR-tests is not a lucrative business; volume could be high but at tiny margins and at huge risks to employees. 

Yes! I'm also with same page. normally peoples think its good for  healthcare 
for me after hotels main impact is healthcare, most of hospitals display low profit after covid-19
if peoples using good health habits it not good for hospitals 
just compare your personal channeling fees 2019 and 2020. 

Valid point,hats off guys

ColomboCSE wrote:[quote="]if peoples using good health habits it not good for hospitals [/color]
just compare your personal channeling fees 2019 and 2020. 

Well e-channeling has done well as per their latest financial released today. Quarter revenue is better than last year and year to date they have optimized operating expenses.