2013/11/25 00:00:00

There was much to fret about over the last quarter: Will the West attack Syria? Will Gold Miners' strike? Will the US Fed tighten monetary policy? But none of these risks eventuated and the JSE rose 11% bolstered by an 18% rise in the JSE Resources Index. The global economy is not too hot (causing inflation and monetary tightening), nor too cold (where earnings are under pressure) and consequently equities are performing well. In the absence of tighter monetary policy or an economic shock, the stock market should hold up.
In investment circles there is often the debate between value and growth but the correct debate should be around a business's capability and business model. Winning investments mustn't be overpriced, but must also have the correct business model which allows them to grow at the expense of their peers.
I try to maintain vigilance in selecting the best portfolio in terms of risk and reward over the medium term. Your fund remains the top performing Flexible Fund over 5 years.