Experts name BHP and these ASX 200 shares to buy this week

If you are looking for some new investment opportunities, then it could be worth checking out the three ASX shares in this article.

That’s because they have just been named as buys by experts, courtesy of The Bull.

Let’s see what they are recommending to investors:

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL)

The team at Red Leaf Securities believes this gaming technology company’s shares are a buy this week.

Although the ASX 200 share trades with a premium valuation, it believes this is justified given its strong return on equity and positive earnings growth outlook. It said:

The business is transitioning from a traditional gaming supplier into a global digital entertainment platform, with its social gaming division driving much of the growth momentum. This improves margins, lifts earnings visibility and reduces cycles over time. Land-based gaming remains a stable cash generator, supporting re-investment and shareholder returns.

Management execution has been consistently strong, with disciplined capital allocation and successful integration of acquisitions. The stock trades at a premium valuation, but, in our view, it’s justified by return on equity, offshore growth exposure and a structural earnings upgrade story that continues to play out.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

Another ASX 200 share that gets the thumbs up from Red Leaf Securities is mining giant BHP.

It has named BHP shares as a buy this week due largely to its positive view on the company’s growing exposure to copper. It said:

Iron ore sales continue to drive earnings, but the key long term story is copper, where demand is structurally supported by electrification, grid investment and artificial intelligence related infrastructure. Consequently, it gradually shifts BHP from a traditional cyclical miner towards a more diversified industrial metals compounder.

Cash generation remains strong, supporting consistent dividends and capital management. The balance sheet is conservative, allowing flexibility through the cycle. While iron ore is still exposed to Chinese demand volatility, BHP’s scale and low cost positioning provide downside protection.

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG)

A third ASX 200 share that experts are positive on this week is energy retailer Origin Energy.

Catapult Wealth has named Origin Energy shares a buy. It likes the company due to its belief that it is well-placed to benefit from electrification and its energy security. It said:

Origin is a key player in Australia’s energy supply chain. Broader energy supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran are likely to be a net positive for Origin. The company’s gas will become more appealing to Asian consumers when compared to Middle Eastern competitors.

Electricity sales volumes in the March quarter were up 4 per cent on the prior quarter. Longer term, Origin is positioned to benefit from electrification and its energy security.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.