Model Portfolio Update for August 2016

Model Portfolio as per End of July 2016

Portfolio performance YTD: +15%


The portfolio from January 1, 2016 to end of July

  • maximum drawdown -4%, in February.
  • outperforming a global equity fund by 25% year to date.
  • 13 changes to the portfolio
  • a model that is traded in real terms with all the charges and operational challenges. 
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