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MONTHLY INSIGHTSJULY 2017
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
Return
Lonmin PLC
Anglo American PLC
BHP Billiton PLC
Glencore PLC
Gold Fields Ltd
Exxaro Resources Ltd
28.62
25.01
19.76
18.91
17.92
17.12
JSE Winners 1 month
Time Period: 2017/01/01 to 2017/07/31
Return
Gold Fields Ltd
Naspers Ltd
Clicks Group Limited
BidCorp Ltd
Exxaro Resources Ltd
Mondi PLC
50.51
44.41
32.18
30.23
26.32
25.33
JSE Winners YTD
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR
FTSE/JSE Top 40 TR ZAR
FTSE/JSE SA Resources TR ZAR
FTSE/JSE Ind/Industrials TR ZAR
FTSE/JSE Financial 15 TR ZAR
FTSE/JSE Top 40 SWIX TR ZAR
FTSE/JSE Mid Cap TR ZAR
FTSE/JSE Small Cap TR ZAR
Beassa ALBI TR ZAR
STeFI Composite ZAR
7.03
7.65
13.32
1.91
5.58
6.91
4.69
0.76
1.50
0.62
2.86
4.00
5.32
1.93
1.71
3.41
3.29
4.58
1.58
1.87
6.07
7.85
2.35
0.58
4.86
9.48
4.58
5.09
4.17
3.72
7.59
9.42
10.67
1.05
5.62
5.64
5.95
0.60
7.21
7.64
5.47
4.87
13.19
2.40
5.86
5.89
6.93
6.70
7.29
6.97
13.12
13.25
2.32
8.71
13.58
13.81
10.98
14.11
6.10
6.32
10.64
12.89
8.14
2.82
3.82
12.14
2.99
2.80
5.58
4.39
South African Indices
American Indices
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
DJ Industrial Average TR USD
S&P 500 TR USD
NASDAQ Composite TR USD
US Dollar
CBOE Market Vola�lity (VIX)
2.68
2.06
3.42
2.92
8.23
5.21
4.14
5.26
6.25
5.18
11.58
9.51
13.70
6.68
14.43
21.81
16.04
24.41
2.79
13.56
12.54
10.87
14.60
4.47
15.41
13.79
14.78
18.11
2.36
11.53
12.28
11.59
18.64
9.14
26.92
European Indices
World Index (USD)
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
FTSE 100 TR GBP
FSE DAX TR EUR
Euronext Paris CAC 40 PR EUR
0.86
1.68
0.53
3.24
2.57
3.30
6.19
5.05
7.26
14.01
17.23
14.73
7.08
8.81
6.25
9.53
12.34
9.13
5.59
5.55
4.76
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
MSCI ACWI NR USD 3.51 4.04 9.17 11.41 13.84 21.87 10.56
World Index (ZAR)
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
MSCI ACWI NR USD 2.79 5.54 11.54 17.06 6.22 10.85 14.59
Time Period: 2017/05/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/05 2017/06 2017/0794.0
96.0
98.0
100.0
102.0
104.0
106.0
FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR DJ Shanghai PR CNY S&P 500 TR USD
FTSE 100 TR GBP
Global Indices Performance
Global Indices Cumula�ve Performance YTD
1 M YTD0.00
0.75
1.50
2.25
3.00
3.75
4.50
5.25
6.00
6.75
7.50
8.25
9.00
9.75
10.50
11.25
12.00
7.03
10.64
3.24
6.12
2.00
9.54
2.06
11.59
0.86
5.59
FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR DJ Shanghai PR CNY S&P GSCI Gold TR
S&P 500 TR USD FTSE 100 TR GBP
Re
turn
JSE Losers 1 month
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
Return
Eoh Holdings Limited
PPC Ltd
Bri�sh American Tobacco PLC
Ascendis Health Ltd
Famous Brands Limited
Reinet Investments SCA DR
14.35
9.83
7.96
7.58
7.42
5.50
JSE Losers YTD
Time Period: 2017/01/01 to 2017/07/31
Return
ArcelorMi�al South Africa Ltd.
Lonmin PLC
Sun Interna�onal Ltd.
Eoh Holdings Limited
Brait SA
Famous Brands Limited
56.26
39.80
36.21
34.15
28.15
25.47
July 2017 Page 1
JSE Top 40 Holdings
Por�olio Holding's Date: 2017/07/31
Market Cap (mil) 1 M 1 Y 3 Yr YTD
Anglo American PLC
Anglogold Ashan� Ltd
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd
Barclays Africa Group Ltd
BHP Billiton PLC
Bid Corp Ltd
Bidvest Group Ltd
Bri�sh American Tobacco PLC
Cie Financiere Richemont SA DR
Discovery Ltd
Firstrand Ltd
Fortress Income Fund Ltd Class A
Fortress Income Fund Ltd Class B
Gold Fields Ltd
Growthpoint Proper�es Ltd
Impala Pla�num Holdings Ltd
Intu Proper�es PLC
Investec Ltd
Investec PLC
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd
Mediclinic Interna�onal PLC
Mondi Ltd
Mondi PLC
Mr Price Group Ltd
MTN Group Ltd
Naspers Ltd Class N
Nedbank Group Ltd
Netcare Ltd
Old Mutual PLC
Redefine Proper�es Ltd
Reinet Investments SCA DR
Remgro Ltd
Rmb Holdings Ltd
Sanlam Ltd
Sappi Ltd
Sasol Ltd
Shoprite Holdings Ltd
Standard Bank Group Ltd
Steinhoff Interna�onal Holdings NV
Tiger Brands Ltd
Truworths Interna�onal Ltd
Vodacom Group Ltd
19 158.82 22.31 50.81 5.98 7.97
29 512.34 1.36 24.53 10.57 15.43
53 764.05 3.98 55.66 9.79 11.92
97 500.54 5.72 24.03 — 30.06
126 077.86 0.59 0.92 1.31 10.90
132 075.84 3.78 25.67 0.90 2.58
77 426.40 17.18 50.47 7.17 7.99
94 215.92 9.69 13.68 16.70 23.31
653 901.17 3.68 35.21 5.11 23.59
109 033.35 9.94 1.21 14.18 4.55
56 737.18 6.42 8.01 15.25 6.23
62 307.09 10.09 8.86 54.50 20.59
53 552.81 5.50 2.21 9.55 3.96
62 307.09 2.74 12.89 8.45 10.50
69 882.06 1.23 1.23 6.68 0.62
47 443.51 17.92 16.13 25.99 43.44
312 253.83 9.99 11.61 10.52 0.23
3 896.46 2.70 33.26 7.55 9.89
27 376.47 4.46 22.63 6.22 11.07
3 353.72 5.13 10.26 3.37 5.90
29 316.61 4.45 42.28 30.82 17.62
7 660.64 0.94 33.56 26.57 21.69
35 220.53 5.73 10.25 5.58 1.72
170 880.94 0.91 24.59 24.64 24.09
1 273 446.16 14.28 33.67 29.99 44.41
5 475.94 0.20 30.36 — 3.41
48 288.14 10.98 21.45 1.79 11.26
55 392.74 2.38 2.74 11.29 0.25
33 472.17 3.11 20.68 4.07 19.91
10 155.47 1.60 3.82 3.99 3.57
110 365.99 4.92 16.12 2.56 5.36
141 854.18 2.39 5.55 6.46 9.75
94 105.88 8.24 7.15 8.89 1.93
251 433.72 8.32 11.44 10.21 0.73
44 100.71 0.25 25.75 29.71 1.28
72 931.69 8.59 5.24 11.63 3.13
199 240.19 0.14 14.48 0.13 3.30
269 906.07 13.67 23.80 8.38 10.79
261 249.84 1.57 22.28 10.01 6.83
119 112.33 1.15 1.54 9.73 18.67
228 276.29 3.85 10.54 12.10 2.52
308 493.41 8.40 15.81 17.20 19.70
JSE Top 40 Return per annum
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD5.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.026.1
22.8
9.27.5
1.6
12.9
FTSE/JSE Top 40 TR ZAR
Re
turn
South African Headlines
KIO
Even though Kumba Iron Ore will be releasing very impressive six months results, the
most upse�ng aspect for investors and world stock markets, is news that the Chinese
economy is heading for a slump.
Kumba, the JSE listed subsidiary of Anglo American, is one of South Africa’s major
producers of iron ore, much of which it sells to China. Having had a very good run on
the iron ore price earlier this year to $90 a ton (see chart), the price has moved
significantly lower and there are rumours in the steel industry that Chinese inventory
levels are growing all the �me.
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Kumba Iron Ore rallied 17.34% to R193.46 per share as the company
announced that it will resume dividends for the first �me in two years due
to an increase in iron ore prices along with more efficient produc�on
methods which have helped boost firsthalf earnings by 53% to
R4.6bn. Strong cash genera�on on volume and prices. Capex only R1.1bn –
another R2bn to be incurred in H2. R2.7bn WC release.
Sales were up 5% to 21.2Mt. 8% increase in export sales, up to 19.5 Mt.
Revenue up 22%. Due sales volumes and strong commodity prices. Average
realised price was $71/t vs $55/t in 1H16.
Compared to 2016: Index price +US$22/t, lump premium US$3/t. Rand
14% stronger
Glencore
A leading global integrated producer and marketer of leading commodi�es,
supplemented my different ac�vi�es. Management has tailored its balance sheet to
withstand harsher commodi�y winters. Glencores industrial assets are demonstra�ng
industry leading cost and cashflow performances while the marke�ng business
providesa unique and defensive earnings driver. We think there is a strong investment
case to be made for Glencore, due to:
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Diversified exposure to commodi�es with solid fundamentals – Copper,
Zinc & Cobalt in par�cular with significant (lowcost) latent capacity.
The unique marke�ng business which provides resilient “feelike” income,
and provides something of a value/dividend underpin.
An a�rac�ve valua�on: FCF yield of 14% and a spot EV/EBITDA of 5x – with
low capex requirements & supply op�onality.
Stock Informa�on
1 M YTD0.00
2.00
4.00
6.008.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
7.65
12.89
6.65
14.63
4.62
2.434.28
11.86
6.74 7.64
FTSE/JSE Top 40 TR ZAR Fairtree Select Equity (Daily Track) (ASISA) South African EQ Financial
(ASISA) South African EQ Industrial (ASISA) South African EQ Resources
Re
turn
Local Indices Performance
Time Period: 2016/08/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/01 2017/0790.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
FTSE/JSE Top 40 TR ZAR 109.4
JSE Top 40 Index
Taking a look at local markets during July, a combina�on of a weaker rand, which
declined 0.7% against an already weak dollar, and firm commodity prices led the basic
materials index 13.3% higher. The unexpected cut in interest rates also helped the
return from bank shares. Financial indices proved to perform well during the period up
5% and industrials also performed strongly with a gain of 5.7%. The SARB noted a
significant move lower in its infla�on forecasts for this year and next. It now expects
headline infla�on to average 5.3% in 2017 and 4.9% in 2018. The SARB clearly stated
the move to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 6.75% was made in reac�on to its
improved outlook on infla�on and in response to the deteriorated view on domes�c
growth.
July 2017 Page 2
In the US infla�on has remained below the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) infla�on
target of 2% for four years in a row. The Fed however, may be more willing to look
through weak growth and infla�on data, in an effort to normalise its interest rate
structure and address excessive risk taking by investors. Disappointment at the rate
of US economic ac�vity have taken some steam out of expecta�ons of further US
interest rate rises.
American Headlines S&P 500
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/0799.5
100.0
100.5
101.0
101.5
102.0
102.5
S&P 500 TR USD 102.1
NASDAQ
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/0798.5
99.3
100.0
100.8
101.5
102.3
103.0
103.8
104.5
105.3
NASDAQ Composite TR USD 103.4
DJ INDUSTRIAL AVE
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/0799.5
100.0
100.5
101.0
101.5
102.0
102.5
103.0
DJ Industrial Average TR USD 102.7
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
DJ Industrial Average TR USD
S&P 500 TR USD
NASDAQ Composite TR USD
1.74
0.62
0.87
3.95
3.09
4.16
22.12
17.90
28.30
11.01
9.61
13.02
13.45
14.63
17.36
9.35 9.35
9.34 9.34
14.71 14.71
American Indices
Asian Indices
European Indices
Within the Euro zone the European Central Bank (ECB) affirmed that data points to a
strengthening of the economic expansion in the euro area. ECB president Mario
Draghi clarified his view on infla�on in the July 2017 ratese�ng mee�ng by sta�ng
infla�on remains subdued, owing to weak underlying price pressures. Under its
current forward guidance, the ECB is buying €60 billion a month in (mostly)
government bonds un�l at least December 2017. Prime Minister Theresa May’s
decision to hold an early elec�on has resulted in her government losing its grip on a
socalled ‘hard’ Brexit. There is rising disagreement between cabinet ministers on
what form Brexit should take. It has been more than a year since the Britons voted
to leave the European Union (EU), but it is becoming increasingly apparent that
Britain triggered exit talks before working out the details.
European Headlines FTSE 100
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/07
100.0
100.5
101.0
101.5
102.0
102.5
FTSE 100 TR GBP 100.9
DAX
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/07
97.8
98.5
99.3
100.0
100.8
101.5
102.3
103.0
FSE DAX TR EUR 98.3
CAC 40
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/07
99.3
100.0
100.8
101.5
102.3
Euronext Paris CAC 40 PR EUR 99.5
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
FTSE 100 TR GBP
FSE DAX TR EUR
Euronext Paris CAC 40 PR EUR
0.86
1.68
0.53
3.24
2.57
3.30
6.19
5.05
7.26
14.01
17.23
14.73
7.08
8.81
6.25
9.53
12.34
9.13
5.59
5.55
4.76
Asian Headlines
July saw China on pace to overtake the United States as the world's biggest oil
importer this year, cemen�ng its status as Asia's most pivotal oil market actor that
will increasingly dominate the region's fuel trade. For the first �me, China imported
more crude oil in the first half of the year than the U.S., government sta�s�cs
showed. The shi� highlights the change in the centre of gravity in global oil markets
from West to East.
NIKKEI
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/07
99.0
99.5
100.0
100.5
101.0
Nikkei 225 Average TR JPY 99.5
HANG SENG
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/07
98.0
100.0
102.0
104.0
106.0
108.0
Hang Seng HSI TR HKD 106.6
SHANGAI
Time Period: 2017/07/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/07
99.0
100.0
101.0
102.0
103.0
104.0
DJ Shanghai PR CNY 103.2
1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
Nikkei 225 Average TR JPY
Hang Seng HSI TR HKD
DJ Shanghai PR CNY
2.14
1.43
3.53
6.15
8.51
0.11
31.07
27.78
9.34
11.73
7.40
17.60
19.48
9.65
9.28
5.82 5.82
19.52 19.52
2.79 2.79
July 2017 Page 3
Commodity Headlines
In response to the backlash following Mineral Resource Minister Mosebenzi Zwane’s
3rd edi�on of the new Mining Charter in midJune 2017, the minister was forced to
suspend the implementa�on of the Charter. Confidence in the industry was knocked
further on 9 July, when the minister announced a proposal to restrict the gran�ng of
new mining and prospec�ng rights and the transfer of mineral rights between
companies. The Chamber of Mines (represen�ng 90% of industry players) has since
moved to interdict the blanket ban on new mining and prospec�ng licenses.
Commodi�es
Something Interes�ng
A surge in Amazon.com Inc. shares Thursday morning in advance of the online retailer’s
earnings report briefly propelled founder Jeff Bezos past Bill Gates as the world’s
richest person.
Shares of the online retailer fell 0.7 percent to $1,046 at 4 p.m. in New York, a�er
climbing as high as $1,083.31 four hours earlier, which gave Bezos a net worth of $92.3
billion. Gates had a net worth of $90.8 billion as of the Wednesday close.
Bezos remains ranked second on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, behind the
Microso� Corp. cofounder. Gates, 61, has held the top spot since May 2013.
Bezos, 53, owns about 17 percent of Sea�lebased Amazon, which had surged 40
percent this year through Wednesday, helping to add $24.5 billion to his net worth. He
started 2017 as the world’s fourthwealthiest person and has since surpassed Warren
Buffe� and Inditex SA founder Amancio Ortega, 81, who ranks third with $82.7 billion.
1 Bill Gates $90.7B $115M +$8.33B United States Technology
2 Jeff Bezos $89.3B $544M +$23.9B United States Technology
3 Amancio Ortega $82.7B $3.61M +$10.6B Spain Retail
4 Warren Buffe� $74.5B +$5.00M +$1.40B United States Diversified
5 Mark Zuckerberg $72.5B +$1.99B +$22.5B United States Technology
6 Carlos Slim $65.3B $973M +$15.4B Mexico Diversified
7 Larry Ellison $52.2B $622M +$10.7B United States Technology
8 Bernard Arnault $51.8B $635M +$12.6B France Consumer
9 Charles Koch $47.7B +$192M +$2.10B United States Industrial
10 David Koch $47.7B +$192M +$2.10B United States Industrial
July 2017
Time Period: 2017/01/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/01 2017/04 2017/07
77.5
85.0
92.5
100.0
107.5
115.0
S&P GSCI Gold TR 109.5 Oil Price Brent Crude PR 92.7
Currency Headlines
The main theme in July’s market ac�vity was the Dollar weakness against all other
currencies, with the excep�on of the rand. Disappointment at the rate of US economic
ac�vity has taken some steam out of the expecta�ons of further US interest rate rises
with the market not pricing in another rte increase in 2017. Added to that is the fact
that economic growth in the Eurozone is proving to be stronger than expected, leading
to a strong Euro. Dollar weakness meant that assets denominated in dollar terms rose
during the month. This was par�cularly true for commodi�es, emerging equi�es and
currency markets. One of the important things to note is that growth remains above
trend in the US and in the Eurozone, which means the output gap is closing which will
cause infla�onary pressure to return to the markets. Wage increases in the US will also
cause infla�on to rise which might put sufficient pressure on the Fed to hike rates at
the end of 2017 and possibly more hikes in 2018. Policy remains accommoda�ve
around the globe, with some central authori�es star�ng to look at balance sheet
normaliza�on into 2018.
Time Period: 2017/01/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/01 2017/04 2017/0712.9
13.7
14.4
15.2
15.9
Currency EUR 15.6
Time Period: 2017/01/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/01 2017/04 2017/07
14.9
15.9
16.9
17.9
Currency GBP 17.4
GBP/ZAR
Time Period: 2017/01/01 to 2017/07/31
2017/01 2017/04 2017/07
12.2
12.7
13.2
13.7
14.2
Currency USD 13.2
USD/ZAR
Page 4
EUR/ZAR
Monthly Returns FTSE/JSE All share Monthly Returns FTSE/JSE SA Listed Property
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
4.31 3.11 2.68 3.64 0.42 3.49 7.03
2.99 0.59 6.44 1.70 1.84 3.02 1.16 0.26 0.93 2.49 0.55 0.97
3.08 4.07 1.33 4.70 3.95 0.76 0.52 3.55 0.95 7.61 3.86 1.72
2.36 4.88 1.83 2.65 1.60 2.77 0.93 0.46 2.58 1.01 0.54 0.19
3.23 1.89 1.19 2.49 8.51 5.70 4.41 2.58 5.08 3.61 1.10 2.98
5.73 1.70 1.41 2.83 3.59 1.85 2.71 2.74 1.64 4.22 2.64 3.15
2.63
5.13
10.88
21.43
26.68
13.57
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
1.63 0.36 0.11 0.51 0.11 0.29 3.70
2.98 3.65 9.48 1.95 3.47 1.17 3.26 4.89 1.09 0.50 3.34 4.24
7.38 3.16 2.64 0.04 5.93 0.36 5.14 0.22 0.82 2.08 0.50 6.12
7.13 4.66 4.76 2.32 1.26 3.37 1.91 2.96 2.18 6.84 2.83 1.11
0.99 4.64 3.28 7.37 11.09 4.38 4.19 3.47 6.71 3.04 2.96 1.00
4.75 1.01 2.10 2.61 0.55 6.91 8.60 5.65 3.27 4.08 6.74 0.36
10.20
7.99
26.64
8.39
35.88
6.88
Monthly Returns MSCI World (ZAR) Monthly Returns MSCI World (USD)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
1.27 0.25 3.77 1.37 0.70 0.18 3.51
3.58 1.41 0.08 2.16 11.05 7.45 1.26 6.50 5.97 3.62 4.82 0.40
1.03 5.77 2.36 1.54 1.64 2.60 4.85 2.08 0.47 7.69 3.58 5.52
2.37 0.82 1.65 1.08 2.64 2.41 0.49 1.44 2.79 1.54 1.67 2.71
10.14 0.43 4.12 0.70 11.69 4.20 4.60 1.19 3.35 3.42 3.05 4.80
2.22 0.33 3.70 0.17 0.56 0.25 1.82 4.83 0.98 4.73 3.41 2.31
4.81
30.78
15.05
51.60
22.04
9.33
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2.73 2.81 1.22 1.56 2.21 0.45 2.79
6.03 0.69 7.41 1.48 0.13 0.61 4.31 0.34 0.61 1.70 0.76 2.16
1.56 5.57 1.55 2.90 0.13 2.35 0.87 6.86 3.62 7.85 0.83 1.80
4.00 4.83 0.44 0.95 2.13 1.88 1.21 2.21 3.24 0.70 1.67 1.93
4.61 0.02 1.83 2.86 0.27 2.92 4.79 2.08 5.17 4.02 1.42 1.73
5.81 5.03 0.67 1.14 8.97 4.94 1.37 2.17 3.15 0.67 1.28 2.27
7.86
2.36
4.16
22.80
16.13
15.03
Beassa ALBI SA CPI Synthe�c (Headline)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
1.36 0.71 0.40 1.42 1.03 0.95 1.50
4.57 0.72 2.63 1.85 1.47 4.04 2.19 1.72 2.98 0.64 1.83 1.54
6.47 2.77 0.51 0.49 0.76 0.15 1.04 0.14 0.07 1.30 1.02 6.67
3.24 2.44 1.79 0.32 1.14 0.97 1.02 2.80 1.57 3.41 2.36 1.51
0.07 0.66 0.20 4.09 4.64 1.56 0.62 1.32 3.92 0.39 1.37 1.13
2.02 0.18 0.14 1.81 0.03 3.36 3.94 0.07 0.90 0.57 0.88 2.30
15.42
3.93
10.15
0.64
15.95
6.67
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
0.40 0.60 1.09 0.59 0.10 0.29 0.19
0.32 0.75 1.38 0.73 0.83 0.21 0.51 0.82 0.10 0.20 0.51 0.30
0.22 0.11 0.56 1.45 0.88 0.22 0.44 1.09 0.00 0.00 0.21 0.11
0.24 0.71 1.06 1.40 0.46 0.11 0.34 0.80 0.34 0.00 0.22 0.00
0.25 0.25 1.00 1.23 0.36 0.24 0.24 1.09 0.24 0.48 0.24 0.12
0.13 0.53 0.52 1.17 0.39 0.00 0.39 0.26 0.26 0.89 0.63 0.25
6.64
4.71
5.81
5.38
5.54
3.61
STeFI FTSE/JSE Ind/Industrials
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
0.65 0.57 0.63 0.61 0.63 0.61 0.62
0.56 0.53 0.58 0.58 0.61 0.59 0.62 0.62 0.60 0.63 0.61 0.61
0.52 0.48 0.53 0.51 0.53 0.51 0.53 0.54 0.52 0.54 0.52 0.55
0.44 0.41 0.46 0.46 0.48 0.47 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.51 0.50 0.52
0.43 0.39 0.43 0.41 0.43 0.41 0.43 0.43 0.42 0.43 0.42 0.44
0.47 0.44 0.47 0.45 0.47 0.44 0.48 0.46 0.43 0.44 0.42 0.43
7.37
6.47
5.91
5.19
5.54
5.04
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2.25 0.73 2.12 2.82 0.04 3.73 1.91
1.79 2.02 7.84 1.98 0.03 2.96 5.68 2.08 1.22 0.03 0.83 6.12
3.14 0.63 1.70 0.53 4.46 0.13 0.31 0.69 2.07 6.81 5.03 5.62
6.73 0.34 5.55 4.26 1.55 0.13 1.35 1.08 4.19 5.40 1.16 0.17
1.70 5.23 3.31 2.40 5.42 2.85 0.36 0.74 4.25 3.99 1.34 2.39
8.11 5.40 3.73 1.51 3.25 1.40 5.51 0.23 0.83 2.01 0.10 6.54
21.55
10.07
6.99
21.50
36.53
1.62
FTSE/JSE Financial 15 FTSE/JSE SA Resources
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
0.99 0.10 0.87 4.09 1.63 2.07 5.58
3.45 2.87 12.41 1.26 2.18 2.80 2.85 2.88 1.52 1.37 1.34 3.23
4.57 3.39 2.26 4.93 6.76 0.54 3.46 4.04 2.19 7.31 3.96 6.13
7.13 8.38 6.38 3.84 1.94 2.70 0.56 0.70 1.75 6.98 2.98 0.18
3.61 1.01 2.81 0.08 2.08 4.18 2.37 0.75 6.54 7.54 3.05 2.87
6.54 4.63 1.78 2.24 1.09 2.54 3.10 2.15 0.01 2.03 2.23 6.61
3.55
1.06
27.83
19.83
37.80
6.86
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
10.74 9.91 2.91 0.01 4.11 3.08 13.32
2.72 15.57 5.08 13.45 3.81 2.47 4.33 0.85 4.48 3.41 6.11 3.60
1.16 8.38 8.94 7.96 5.19 7.07 8.45 0.38 9.96 5.93 20.66 3.87
5.92 4.44 0.05 3.97 4.32 3.45 4.75 5.44 6.26 9.90 6.06 4.66
3.32 6.51 2.64 9.00 12.15 13.60 9.15 7.55 1.96 2.76 2.22 1.66
8.11 2.18 8.53 2.50 6.85 1.02 1.77 0.86 5.68 6.18 1.83 2.98
34.24
36.99
14.74
1.38
3.05
13.65
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The por�olio has performed well, taking into considera�on that the fund has only 39.66% equity exposure and that the fund has realized a return of 2.71% for the month of July.
The limited equity exposure limits the par�cipa�on when markets rally as in the month of July but also protects on the drawdown months like the month of June. The
conserva�ve por�on in terms of income instruments, like bonds and cash, adds consistency to the por�olio and gives steady returns. The por�olio is designed to have to recover
from a massive drawdown. Currently this por�olio has been doing par�cularly well with regards to its objec�ves and benchmark.
Commentary
Correla�on Matrix
Time Period: 2015/08/01 to 2017/07/31
1 2 3 4 5 6
1.00
0.83 1.00
0.81 0.99 1.00
0.73 0.93 0.95 1.00
0.85 0.98 0.98 0.92 1.00
0.89 0.98 0.98 0.93 0.98 1.00
1 FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR
2 Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum)
3 Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
4 Fairtree Cau�ous Por�olio (PPS)
5 Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray)
6 (ASISA) South African MA Low Equity
Posi�vely Correlated Nega�vely Correlated
Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum) Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
Fairtree Cau�ous Por�ollio (PPS)
July 2017
Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray)
Page 6
Wrap / House View 1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum)
Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
Fairtree Cau�ous Por�olio (PPS)
Fairtree Cau�ous Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray)
(ASISA) South African MA Low Equity
2.71 1.96 4.61 5.97 8.27 10.05 5.88
2.30 2.22 4.73 5.86 7.82 9.78 5.75
2.21 1.97 4.49 7.05 8.85 5.76
2.03 1.66 3.95 5.08 6.25 8.50 5.01
2.10 1.62 4.62 5.63 7.81 9.94 5.66
Trailing Returns
REGULATION 28 SOLUTIONS: CAUTIOUS PORTFOLIOS
Time Period: 2015/08/01 to 2017/07/31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1.00
0.88 1.00
0.89 0.99 1.00
0.87 0.97 0.98 1.00
0.88 0.96 0.96 0.94 1.00
0.89 0.98 0.98 0.96 0.97 1.00
0.91 0.98 0.97 0.93 0.97 0.98 1.00
1 FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR
2 Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
3 Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum)
4 Fairtree Balanced Por�olio (PPS)
5 Fairtree Smart Beta Balanced Por�olio (Investec)
6 Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray)
7 (ASISA) South African MA Medium Equity
Posi�vely Correlated Nega�vely Correlated
Correla�on Matrix
Wrap / House View 1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio Por�olio (Momentum)
Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
Fairtree Balanced Por�olio (PPS)
Fairtree Smart Beta Balanced Por�olio (Investec)
Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray)
(ASISA) South African MA Medium Equity
2.84 1.61 4.02 6.09 8.04 12.35 5.25
3.31 1.79 4.41 4.79 7.26 11.78 6.14
2.81 1.72 4.18 4.08 5.56 9.43 5.64
3.69 1.58 4.30 4.87 7.87 12.16 6.33
3.03 1.74 4.53 4.62 9.15 11.88 5.59
3.05 1.62 4.31 5.50 8.34 5.93
Trailing Returns
The diversifica�on in equity managers has been frui�ul thus far. By alloca�ng a bigger por�on of +33% of the por�olio to the exper�se and skill of the ac�ve and flexible managers
has provided opportunity to par�cipate in the market rally. The equity por�on on both local and offshore to passive factor based investment manager, has also reaped fruit. The
excep�onal performance of a fund like Naspers over the year has pushed market returns, whereas the nature of the factor based manager would never allow for the par�cipa�on
of such a rally in one stock, yet we are very comfortable with that, as it allows opportuni�es in different market circumstances. The por�olio has been doing well against the
benchmark and we are happy with the current asset alloca�on.
Smart Beta Balanced
The Smart Beta Balanced Por�olio saw a return of 3.03% for the month of June. The por�olio has a total of 49.01% equity exposure, which allows for about 49.01% market
par�cipa�on when the market is on the rally. It means that the por�olio has par�cipated with the market rally as expected. The por�olio has outperformed the benchmark for the
month of July as well as rolling oneyear return. Currently we are happy with the construct of the por�olio in terms of asset classes and believe it will con�nue to add value for our
clients over the investment horizon. The outperformance of the trackerlike funds is what this fund is able to bring to the table and has done so over the last while an we believe
holds the opportunity to con�nue to do so.
Commentary
Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum) Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
Fairtree Balanced Por�olio (PPS) Fairtree Balanced Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray) Fairtree Smart Beta Balanced Por�olio (Investec)
July 2017 Page 7
REGULATION 28 SOLUTIONS: BALANCED PORTFOLIOS
Time Period: 2015/08/01 to 2017/07/31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1.00
0.91 1.00
0.91 0.99 1.00
0.90 0.98 0.98 1.00
0.90 0.93 0.94 0.95 1.00
0.91 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.97 1.00
0.92 0.95 0.97 0.95 0.96 0.99 1.00
1 FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR
2 Fairtree Growth Mul�Maanged Por�olio (Momentum)
3 Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
4 Fairtree Growth Por�olio (PPS)
5 Fairtree Smart Beta Growth (Investec)
6 Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray)
7 (ASISA) South African MA High Equity
Posi�vely Correlated Nega�vely Correlated
Correla�on Matrix
Wrap / House View 1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Mom
Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Inve
Fairtree Growth Por�olio (PPS)
Fairtree Smart Beta Growth (Investec)
Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan
(ASISA) South African MA High Equity
4.62 1.24 3.90 3.63 7.42 13.42 6.58
4.57 1.12 3.57 3.55 7.23 13.30 6.25
3.38 1.48 4.11 4.01 5.49 10.06 5.84
3.40 1.45 4.20 4.80 8.06 5.98
3.89 1.29 4.00 2.96 9.09 13.44 5.25
3.15 1.47 3.84 4.74 7.41 13.21 5.22
Trailing Returns
The FTSE/JSE ALSI hit a new record of 55,207.40 on 31 July 2017, driven by posi�ve news flow both on the global front – dovish central bank commentary, and the local front –
surprise SARB ratecute. The FTSE/JSE Top 40 realized a return of 7.64% for the month of July. Naspers contributed 33.28% of the total return for the FTSE/JSE ALSI as the rally in
Tencent con�nued. Considering the fact that the por�olio is Regula�on 28compliant and thus has a limited equity exposure, the par�cipa�on in the market rally would always be
limited to a certain extent. This specific drag on the por�olio also serves as protec�on, like we have seen in the last month, when the market was down 3.49% vs the por�olio at
only 2.27%. This differen�a�on of asset classes over the longer term has proven that the downside protec�on serves well and allows the por�olio to outperform over the
investment horizon, as the ground needed to gain a�er market drawdowns is less.
Smart Beta Growth
With the core of the por�olio being allocated to the Fairtree Smart Beta funds, both locally as well as globally, the factor driven exposure is doing what it is designed to. This is
reflected in the lag in returns against the JSE in the first month of the quarter, as the main driver was Naspers and because of the equally weighted nature of the fund it will never
be overweight in one par�cular stock. The beauty of the exact reason for the drag is the opportunity for the fund to outperform when the biggest one stock of the JSE is not firing.
The por�olio, as seen in the previous month, is protec�ng on the downside and bringing something different to the table on the upside. Over the 12month rolling return the
por�olio has lagged, but it would make perfect sense as the main driver was mostly a single stock and the JSE Top 40 has been driving the JSE significantly.
Commentary
Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum) Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec, Stanlib & Glacier)
Fairtree Growth Por�olio (PPS)
July 2017
Fairtree Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Allan Gray) Fairtree Smart Beta Growth Por�olio (Investec)
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REGULATION 28 SOLUTIONS: GROWTH PORTFOLIOS
Trailing Returns
Time Period: 2015/08/01 to 2017/07/31
1 2 3 4
1.00
0.78 1.00
0.81 0.97 1.00
0.83 0.96 0.97 1.00
1 FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR
2 Fairtree High Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum & Glacier)
3 Fairtree High Growth Por�olio (PPS)
4 Fairtree Tax Free Savings Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec)
Posi�vely Correlated Nega�vely Correlated
Correla�on Matrix
Wrap / House View 1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
Fairtree High Growth Mul�Managed Por�olio (Momentum & Glacier)
Fairtree High Growth Por�olio (PPS)
Fairtree Tax Free Savings Mul�Managed Por�olio (Investec)
FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR 7.03 2.86 6.07 7.59 5.47 13.12 10.64
3.53 2.23 6.57 6.56 10.26 16.21 7.53
4.04 1.58 4.42 2.46 6.67 5.55
3.65 1.57 4.72 5.03 8.43 15.85 6.07
Commentary
Between the month of June and July, respec�vely being down 3.49% and up 7.03%, showing exactly how vola�le the FTSE ALL SHARE INDEX is at the moment, the diversified
por�olio is a buffer against such a risk. The por�olio has a 73.56% total equity exposure in the market, showing our confidence in the chosen managers to u�lize the upside
poten�al there is to be captured in the SA and global stock market. The different asset classes have done well over the last year and performed within the desired outcome of what
we had in mind. We have a few bumps in the road to ride out and uncertainty is far from over.
Tax Free Savings Account
The por�olio has done well over the last month, with a bigger por�on of offshore equi�es than mo st other Regula�on 28 compliant por�olios. The offshore exposure has done well
against its peers. The fla�sh move of the Rand against the Dollar means that there is not much upside to be captured on Rand deprecia�on over the last month. When one is only
allowed to use funds that has no performance fees, you are also limited to mostly trackers. The SA equity exposure has been allocated to the factor based investment philosophy
and will not be able to capture the single stock driven market in a par�cular �me like this, but h olds the opportunity to do so when there is not a lot that the market gives. Focusing
on the longterm we are comfortable with the current construct of the por�olio.
Fairtree High Growth Por�olio (PPS) Fairtree High Growth MM Por�olio (Mom & Glacier) Fairtree TaxFree Savings MM Por�olio (Investec)
July 2017 Page 9
NONREGULATION 28 SOLUTIONS: HIGH GROWTH PORTFOLIOS
The major contributors to the JSE return for July, included Naspers 14.28% as the rally in Tencent con�nued. The interestsensi�ve sectors, including MSCI SA Banks (+8.1%) and
MSCI SA Retail (+7.1%) rallied, driven by a surprise SARB ratecut. MSCI SA Materials (+11.1%) bounced back, as metals and oil rallied in July. Of the sectors that slid into the red,
MSCI SA Healthcare (3.9%) suffered the most, followed by MSCI SA Consumer Durables (Steinhoff), down 2.2%. This all said, the SA equity market experienced a record ou�low of
$3.4bn, significantly lagging inflows into EM equi�es of $42bn year to date. However there was a ch ange of sen�ment as in the month of July SA equi�es with an inflow of $0.70bn.
On the other side of the coin so to speak, SA bonds have experienced a record inflow and even in the month of July with another $0.80bn. The ra�ng agencies s�ll play a vital role
in the view ahead, as confidence in the SA equity market and yields in the bond market can be heavily affected. The rate cut alleviated some pressure on the consumer, but will not
alter the current weak growth momentum. Consumer and business confidence remain weak along with credit growth and retail sales. However, the second quarter’s growth
number show a marked improvement, mainly due to a low base from the first quarter and driven by agriculture, net exports and consump�ons.
Markets have rallied under very uncertain poli�cal environments, not just locally but from a global point of view as well. Does the rally mean market confidence in SA’s market or
just less doubt than the rest of the developed market? We are awai�ng an elec�on to play out at the end of the year. By exposure to niche products and solu�ons, such like the
RMB note solu�ons, there is an opportunity to navigate these vola�le �mes. The por�olios has not seen any major changes in the last month and the trust in the different
managers s�ll stand strong. With our convic�on on our Fairtree funds shown through the Best Ideas range of the solu�ons andthe Mul� Manager range reflec�ng the blend of
proven award winning managers and hedge fund products. The exposure to the underlying hedge funds ha s also been the cause for somewhat of a drag on the solu�ons. With the
long short posi�on on equity, limi�ng the par�cipa�on on the rally of markets, together with underperforming global exposure has been the culprits for the recent drag on the
solu�ons. However, this is also the same instruments that provides the opportunity when there is no other within markets. Believing in the managers and the process with a rugged
commitment over �me has proven to be the key for investment success.
Commentary
Correla�on Matrix
Time Period: 2015/08/01 to 2017/07/31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1.00
0.79 1.00
0.75 0.59 1.00
0.70 0.83 0.73 1.00
0.54 0.74 0.53 0.91 1.00
0.65 0.86 0.56 0.96 0.93 1.00
0.47 0.70 0.39 0.88 0.96 0.94 1.00
0.77 0.69 0.91 0.83 0.70 0.71 0.56 1.00
0.91 0.91 0.69 0.87 0.77 0.86 0.73 0.77 1.00
0.47 0.45 0.85 0.70 0.57 0.53 0.42 0.85 0.48 1.00
0.78 0.75 0.94 0.91 0.76 0.80 0.65 0.95 0.82 0.84 1.00
0.47 0.72 0.38 0.87 0.96 0.95 0.99 0.56 0.73 0.41 0.64 1.00
0.89 0.84 0.77 0.80 0.61 0.74 0.58 0.77 0.92 0.48 0.83 0.57 1.00
0.66 0.87 0.60 0.92 0.86 0.94 0.83 0.71 0.87 0.56 0.81 0.85 0.75 1.00
0.65 0.85 0.60 0.94 0.88 0.96 0.87 0.71 0.86 0.53 0.82 0.87 0.75 0.96 1.00
1 FTSE/JSE All Share TR ZAR
2 Fairtree Aggressive Growth
3 Fairtree Balanced Mul� Manager
4 Fairtree Best Ideas Balanced Growth
5 Fairtree Best Ideas Cau�ous
6 Fairtree Best Ideas Aggressive Growth
7 Fairtree Capital Guarantee
8 Fairtree Cau�ous Mul� Manager
9 Fairtree Equity Index + Alpha
10 Fairtree Global
11 Fairtree Aggressive Growth Mul� Manager
12 Fairtree High Growth
13 Fairtree Select Equity
14 Fairtree Empress Por�olio
15 Fairtree Juniper Por�olio
Posi�vely Correlated Nega�vely Correlated
Fairtree Cau�ous Mul� Manager Fairtree Best Ideas Cau�ous
Wrap / House View 1 M 3 M 6 M 1 Y 3 Y 5 Y YTD
Fairtree Aggressive Growth
Fairtree Balanced Mul� Manager
Fairtree Best Ideas Balanced Growth
Fairtree Best Ideas Cau�ous
Fairtree Best Ideas Aggressive Growth
Fairtree Capital Guarantee
Fairtree Cau�ous Mul� Manager
Fairtree Equity Index + Alpha
Fairtree Expo Growth
Fairtree Global
Fairtree Aggressive Growth Mul� Manager
Fairtree High Growth
Fairtree Select Equity
Fairtree Empress Por�olio
Fairtree Juniper Por�olio
1.65 0.14 2.66 3.27 7.22 12.56 5.27
0.61 0.72 2.28 7.73 9.18 4.67
2.13 2.63 0.47 2.35 8.53 14.57 5.10
2.35 1.48 4.05 3.71 8.47 5.52
0.54 1.03 1.52 7.21 8.71 11.56 3.93
1.68 0.77 3.30 5.38 6.99 5.27
6.78 1.26 4.41 1.01 4.27 14.42 11.12
3.71 0.27 4.62 3.10 10.51 7.60
2.30 0.52 2.25 0.77 6.28 5.65
6.61 2.75 8.60 4.80 10.45 23.53 12.82
0.61 3.40 0.10 7.58 9.22 15.61 3.96
1.11 0.41 1.34 2.57 5.00
1.48 2.09 0.94 2.06 4.43
9.88 3.98 1.51 2.65 8.63 15.23 4.61
Trailing Returns
July 2017 Page 10
NONREGULATION 28 SOLUTIONS: RMB NOTE STRUCTURE
Fairtree High Growth
Fairtree Aggressive Growth Mul� Manager
Fairtree Aggressive Growth
Fairtree Best Ideas Aggressive Growth
Fairtree Capital Guarantee
Fairtree Juniper
July 2017
Fairtree Select Equity
Fairtree Empress
Page 11
Fairtree Global Por�olio
Fairtree Equity Index plus Alpha
NONREGULATION 28 SOLUTIONS: RMB NOTE STRUCTURE con�nued
Fairtree Best Ideas Balanced GrowthFairtree Balanced Mul� Manager
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