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Introduction to Richmond Fund Advisers

RFA is a specialist investment boutique formed in 1999 by two former directors of RBC Dominion Securities Int'l Ltd - the investment-banking subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada.
For the CF RICHMOND CORE FUND the advisers are Logie Cassells, previously with Old Mutual Asset Management and Capel-Cure Sharp, and Joss Smith, the CEO of Richmond Fund Advisers.
RFA Ltd. also provides Currency Advisory Services to major corporations and proprietary market research to Hedge Funds and institutions.


Market Outlook

WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT SURPRISE?
In our view, that despite the depressing experiences of markets from 2000 to 2003, the Bull market which started in 1982 remains intact.

We also see it continuing as the "demographic drivers" remain very positive for the long term outlook.

Market action remains stubbornly bullish in the face of massive disbelief and adverse comment from "experts".

Monetary conditions remain stimulative.

Economic prospects are on the recovery path and so are those for company profits.

The upturn in Bond yields has not reached levels that represent a serious threat to equity market valuations.

From the decennial-pattern lows of July 2002, the USA has led the charge. The recovery potential of the Far East and emerging markets is starting to be reflected. With the exception of Japan, the "demographic drivers" for the Far East region look outstanding for the years ahead.

Our analysis shows that we have entered Part III of the "Wall of Worry" bull market that started in 1982.

As a fellow investment professional, we welcome you to our website. Our intention is to provide a suite of funds and research products to help turn the confused and depressed investor into an informed and rewarded investor.

Thank you for your interest; please contact us for any further information that you may require.

Market performance
Index
Current
Since
July 02
Since
Jan 04

S & P 500

1121.86 41% 1%

Nasdaq

2086.90 70% 4%


     

30 Y Bond

111.28 5% 2%

Gold in $

426.80 36% 3%

US Dollar

85.09 -20% -2%

$/£

1.8453 17% 4%

£/€

1.4450 -8% 2%

 

     

FTSE 100

4466.29 18% 0%

FTSE 250

5933.91 29% 2%

Dax

4016.18 14% 1%

Nikkei

10965.05 7% 3%

 

     

UK Growth

2492.45 16% 2%


As at 9th January 2004