When we launched the 2020 Stock Picking Challenge late last year, it’s fair to say that nobody was predicting the kind of drama we’ve witnessed in the first quarter. Coronavirus is causing misery for many people. And from an investment standpoint, the sudden and severe economic impact has plunged markets into turmoil. Earnings are unknown, forecasts mean nothing, valuations are difficult to gauge. It’s hard enough to predict what will happen next week, let alone how equities might move over the coming months. But of course not all stocks have been beaten back; there have been some winners. In fact, the winning stock selection in the Stock Picking Challenge in the first quarter of the year managed a stunning return of 161.8%. That portfolio was entered by Rich The Newbie, and we’ve chatted to him about what he did to achieve it. He’ll very shortly be taking delivery of a collection of our favourite investment books. But before we look closer at Rich’s winning portfolio and some of the other highs and lows of Q1, here’s a reminder of what the Stock Picking Challenge is all about… Your top stock picks for 2020 Last…
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