As we wrap up 2023, we thank our clients and intermediaries for the continued support and wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous new year.
2023… done and dusted.
Writing this year-end note, I think a little of the movie ‘Groundhog Day’, where the protagonist experiences the same day, each and every day. In December 2023 it seems as if the main themes from 2022, namely market volatility, regional wars and increased geopolitical risks have become recurring themes.
While we all hope for a more predictable and stable 2024, it would be prudent to prepare for some political theatre, with SA, the US, Namibia, Botswana and Mexico, among other nations, holding general elections. On the positive side, there are signs that global inflation and the resulting multi-decade interest rate highs have peaked, and we should start seeing some respite in 2024 and 2025. This would be good for markets and, despite the inherent risks in South Africa, we see real opportunities across a number of asset classes and sectors.
Our investment team has delivered on its mandate across the fund range, and I’m extremely pleased with the returns we’ve managed to generate for our investors.
And, for the second year in a row, we’ve attracted more client assets than suffered withdrawals. We see this as a very encouraging sign and are looking forward to 2024, and the opportunities it’ll bring.
Thank you to our existing clients, to our many new clients, and to our loyal intermediaries for the continued support.
We wish you and your families a peaceful and safe holiday season, and a happy and prosperous new year.
Regards
Shane Tremeer
Please click here for a performance summary as at the end of November 2023.
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