If you’re looking at investing at the small side of the market, I think the three small caps listed below could be worth considering.

While there is certainly still a lot of work to be done, they all appear to be carving out bright futures for themselves.

Here’s why I think they should be on your watchlist:

Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC)

Alcidion is a fast-growing health informatics company which is aiming to transform healthcare with smart, intuitive technology solutions. It has a growing portfolio of software products and services such as Miya Precision, Smartpage and Patientrack. Combined, they support interoperability, allow communication and task management, and deliver clinical decision support at the point of care to improve patient outcomes.

Serko Ltd (ASX: SKO)

Serko is an online travel booking and expense management provider behind the Zeno Travel and Zeno Expense platforms. Zeno Travel provides AI-powered end-to-end travel itineraries, cost control and travel policy compliance to corporate customers. Whereas the latter platform allows its users to automate and streamline the expense administration function, identify out-of-policy expense claims, and prevent fraud. While Serko’s growth will be hit hard by the pandemic, I believe it will bounce back strongly when travel markets return to normal. Until then, it looks well-funded to ride out the storm.

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT)

Volpara is a Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) company that leverages artificial intelligence to improve the early detection of breast cancer by analysing mammograms and associated patient data. After which, the software is able to provide clinical decision support and practice management tools and a cost-effective way. But most importantly, it can be used to reduce breast cancer deaths. The company is currently generating NZ$18 million in annual recurring revenues (ARR), but estimates that it has a US$750 million ARR opportunity in breast cancer screening.

More reading

• These small cap ASX shares could be stars of the future
• Could these small cap ASX shares be the next Afterpay?
• 3 exciting ASX healthcare shares to watch in the 2020s
• 3 exciting small cap ASX shares to invest $3,000 into right now
• Why these 4 exciting ASX tech shares are soaring higher today

James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of Alcidion Group Ltd and Serko Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended VOLPARA FPO NZ. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alcidion Group Ltd and Serko Ltd. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The post 3 exciting small cap ASX shares that should be on your watchlist appeared first on Motley Fool Australia.

from Motley Fool Australia https://ift.tt/2XiJi2n

I often ask myself, “how would Warren Buffett invest in ASX 200 shares right now?”

The Oracle of Omaha is arguably the most successful investor ever. He has built his fortune by combining long-term thinking with short-term tactical buying. His investment strategy has clearly paid dividends (even if Berkshire Hathaway doesn’t!) and I think the current market is ripe with opportunities for value investing.

Many ASX 200 shares have been smashed in the recent downturn. But a large proportion of these will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with their businesses intact. They, therefore, could represent super cheap buying right now. Furthermore, with markets remaining volatile amid COVID-19 related updates, large daily swings are offering up plenty of chances to snap up some bargain buys. 

So, amongst all the noise, how can you invest $1,000 in ASX shares like Warren Buffett himself?

How to invest $1,000 in ASX 200 shares like Warren Buffett

The key to value investing is looking for undervalued companies. This means those that have experienced heavy share price falls are prime buying candidates.

However, share prices don’t often fall for no reason. Investors are usually pricing in actual or expected decreases in earnings and/or future growth. The trick to investing like Warren Buffett is finding those that have been unfairly oversold.

I’ve got my eye on a couple of such ASX 200 shares. I think some of the real estate investment trusts (REITs) could be oversold right now. Take, for instance, National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR).

National Storage specialises in self-storage units and its share price has fallen 5.98% lower in 2020. However, if the economy and residential housing market nosedive this year, I think National Storage REIT earnings could benefit. Increasing numbers of people would be looking to store their possessions while they search for housing and/or temporarily downsize to save costs. The ASX 200 REIT was also a potential takeover target amongst several contenders prior to the pandemic. As such, it could be back on the acquisition radar when the market settles.

I also like the look of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG). The ASX 200 financial group’s shares are down 23.21% in 2020 and could represent a great vehicle for investing $1,000 today. All of the ASX bank shares have been smashed this year, but I think Macquarie’s diversified investments and earnings streams could see it pull through the market downturn in good shape.

More reading

• Why ASX 200 iron ore miners are your best bet for dividends right now
• Why I’d invest $1,000 in this ASX tech share today
• Is the Wesfarmers share price in the buy zone?
• 3 five-star ASX 200 shares to buy right now
• 5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

Motley Fool contributor Ken Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Macquarie Group Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The post How to invest $1,000 in ASX 200 shares like Warren Buffett today appeared first on Motley Fool Australia.

from Motley Fool Australia https://ift.tt/2ToqSfK