12:15– 13:00 7June2016 Topic: HowtoinvestlikeBuffettandEinstein Chair: EnosNgutshane Speaker:StevenNathan CREATING EXTRAORDINARY VALUE FOR OUR MEMBERS Invest like Buffett, Einstein & Musk Steven Nathan, CEO June 2016 Complex problems solved using first principles Wouldyoutakeinvestmentadvice fromWarrenBuffett? 10 1. Warrenwho? 6% 2. Onlyifourassetconsultanttellsusto 8% 3. Yes 84% 4. No 2% Own low-cost equity funds, ignore the experts DoesWarrenBuffettrecommendthat investors 10 1. Listentotheindustry’ssalespeople 4,4% 2. Investinhedgefunds 8,8% 3. Payhigheractivemanagementfeestoearnahigherreturn 4,4% 4. Investinalowcostindexfundandsittightforthelonghaul 82,4% Why invest in an underperforming system? S&P: Dec 2015 % Equity funds underperforming market 88% 83% 81% 83% 75% 66% 63% 51% 1 year 3 year 5 year SA Source: SPIVA Survey, December 2015, Standard & Poors US 10 year Compounding is the eighth wonder Invest like Buffett, Einstein & Musk First principles: How to maximise our members’ money: 1. Savings & term 2. 3. Maximise long-term return Minimise fees Fundamental truths • Equities the only proven way to create long-term wealth • Active management, switching & high fees destroy wealth Compounding: Long-term impact is astounding 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Wealth is created owning great companied over a long period Value after-inflation of R1 invested 1956 - 2015 Source: 10X, Morningstar R 135 Shares Bonds Cash Work for 40 years: 1956 to 1995. Retired in living annuity 20 years to 2015 R 2.7 R 2.9 Wealth is created owning great companied over a long period Value after-inflation of R1 invested 1956 - 2015 R 135 Shares Bonds Cash 2008 Global Financial Crises Work for 40 years: 1956 to 1995. Retired in living annuity 20 years to 2015 1987 Crash 1997 Asian & Russian crises Nasdaq crash 9/11 R 2.7 R 2.9 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1969 Crash 1970’s Oil crises Soweto Riots Source: 10X, Morningstar 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Wealth is created owning great companied over a long period Value after-inflation of R1 invested 1956 - 2015 Shares Source: 10X, Morningstar R 135 Bonds Cash Shares less 2% fees R 43 R 2.9 R 2.7 R1investedintheSouthAfricanstockmarketin 1956wouldbeworthR136in2015,adjustedfor inflation.HowmuchwouldR1beworth,netofa 2%pafee? 10 1. R109 12,9% 2. R77 12,9% 3. R43 67,7% 4. R3 6,5% Which system will produce more wealth for members? Wealth created Wealth destroyed Traditional system is complex, expensive & opaque 1300 Funds Performance fees EB admin platform Financial advisors Investment managers Investment Investment administrator advisors Index fund is simple, low cost & transparent One strategy, integrated system Which system would Elon use? Approximatelyhowmanyunittrustfundare registeredinSouthAfrica? 10 1. 1300 73,2% 2. 1000 8,5% 3. 350 11,3% 4. 120 7,0% Long-term returns Return after inflation % pa Buffet, Einstein & Musk Retirement industry 6.5% 6.5% Active manager under-performance 0% -0.5% Portfolio switches 0% -0.5% -0.5% -1.5% 6% 4% High Equity Portfolio return Fees Net return pa. Member Salary pm R10 000 Contribution 15% or R1 500 pm Salary inflation 1% pa Target replacement ratio Net return pa. 70% final Salary, equals R2m capital in todays money 6% Long-term returns: 2% makes all the difference Value in today's money after 40 years for a contribution of R1,500 pm growing at 1.0% pa above inflation R 3 184 000 Compound impact of 2% R 1951 007 6% R 1 798 000 4% Return after inflation pa Win-win for all. Except service providers Muddy waters: • Complex investments • Red herrings, opinions • Opaque • Trustees & members disempowered Clear & pure: • Single strategy for all • Substance & facts • Transparent • Empower trustees & members Smart practices that best serve members interests Maximise pension: Max l-term returns, minimise fees Low cost, equity index funds. Ignore “experts” Benefit from compounding long-term returns Use the system that will create wealth for members Members win with clear, simple & proven strategy Industry will lose, from much lower fees POs & trustees can’t rely on industry to do this A simple smart practice: One page investment summary Thank you Disclaimer Disclosures in terms of Financial Advisory & Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) 10X Investments is a Licensed Financial Services Provider (#28250), authorised to provide investment products including retirement annuities, preservation funds and pension funds. 10X does not provide advice as defined by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS). 10X does not conduct a financial needs analysis and does not consider alternative products or product providers. Steven Nathan is registered as a Key Individual for 10X with the FSB. 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