Let's Talk Charts December 6, 2017 Robotics and Automation - A Growing Trend Chart of the Day 160 150 140 130 90 ROBO MSCI ROBO The Global Robotics and Automation ETF has gained 45.10% YTD (as at December 1, 2017). As the underlying trend to increase and utilize automation gains further traction, signals indicate investment and growth in this sector will increase at an accelerated pace. Currently with 1,8 million robots active worldwide, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) predict that the amount of robots will double by 2019. The leader in this space is China, followed by South Korea then Japan. Industry analysis identifies 40% of robots being used in the automotive sector, 20% in electronics, and 10% in metals. The ETF allocations are 40% North America, 35% Asia and 22% Europe with 48% of the holdings in companies which manufacture or provide services related to a robot performing its task, and 52% incompanies that incorporate multiple robotic and automation technologies. www.dynamictree.com 2017 Dynamic Tree Asset Management. All Rights Reserved. 1/8
World Equity Indices World Equity Indices MSCI World Euro Stoxx 50 After a correction earlier this year... 105...Europe resumed its uptrend, outperforming world markets This chart compares the relative performance of the MSCI World Index with the Euro Stoxx 50 (quoted in local currency) 105 125 105 North American Equity Indices S&P/TSX Composite S&P 500 Despite a rally in the price of oil... Asian Equity Indices Nikkei 225 The Nikkei 225 is on a tear Shanghai Shenzen CSI 300...the US market has significantly outperformed the Cdn market this year 90 This chart compares the relative performance of the S&P/TSX Composite with the S&P 500 (quoted in local currency) 90 This chart compares the relative performance of the Nikkei 225 with the Shanghai Shenzen CSI 300 (quoted in local currency) 155 135 75 55 World Equity Indices MSCI World Euro Stoxx 50 World markets are trading in unchartered territory; European markets offer significant catch up potential 35 This chart compares relative performance of the MSCI World Index with the Euro Stoxx 50 (quoted in local currency) 125 105 200 180 160 140 80 60 40 European Equity Indices Germany is on fire! FTSE DAX 90 Major Equity Indices The US market continues to shine... Swiss Market Index S&P/TSX Composite S&P 500 Swiss Market Index Due to Brexit, the UK market is lagging This chart compares the relative performance of the FTSE with the DAX and SMI (quoted in local currency)...although tech is correcting sharply This chart compares the relative performance of the S&P/TSX Composite with the S&P 500 and SMI (quoted in local currency) www.dynamictree.com 2017 Dynamic Tree Asset Management. All Rights Reserved. 2/8
World Currencies EURCAD EURCAD EUR / $ CAD EUR / $ CAD 1.55 1.50 1.45 1.40 1.35 EURCAD hitting 1.52, highest level this year 1.30 This chart shows the amount of Canadian dollars required to purchase 1 Euro 1.75 1.65 1.55 1.45 1.35 1.25 EURCAD no clear long-term trend 1.15 This chart shows the amount of Canadian dollars required to purchase 1 Euro CADCHF CADCHF $ CAD / CHF $ CAD / CHF 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.74 0.72 0.70 0.68 Higher CAD interest rates......coupled with a soft CHF......propelled CADCHF higher 0.66 This chart shows the amount of Swiss Francs required to purchase 1 Canadian dollar 1.10 0.90 0.80 0.70 In the longterm......the CAD is still in a downtrend vs. the CHF 0.60 This chart shows the amount of Swiss Francs required to purchase 1 Canadian dollar EURUSD EURUSD EUR / $ USD EUR / $ USD 1.25 1.15 1.10 1.05 The rally of the Euro came to a halt just above in Mid- September 0. This chart shows the amount of US dollars required to purchase 1 Euro 1.70 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.10 0.90 Over the 10 year horizon the USD is still in an uptrend to the Euro This chart shows the amount of US dollars required to purchase 1 Euro www.dynamictree.com 2017 Dynamic Tree Asset Management. All Rights Reserved. 3/8
Interest Rates USD 1 Year Interest Rate Weekly Values: Rolling 12-Months USD 10 Year Interest Rate % % 1.80 1.60 1.40 0.80 The FED is likely going to raise interest rates in December......and a few more times in 2018 0.60 This chart shows the 1 year interest rate swap in the United States 2.80 2.60 2.40 2.20 1.80 1.60 1.40 Increased expectations for interest rate hikes have pushed the yield curve to its flattest in a decade The gap between US 2-year note and US 10-year note yields contracted to less than 60 bps This chart shows the 10 year interest rate swap in the United States EURO 1 Year Interest Rate EURO 10 Year Interest Rate % % -0.15-0.17-0.19-0.21-0.23...however, we expect a reversal soon -0.25 Despite rising US -0.27 rates, Euro rates are -0.29 still falling... This chart shows the 1 year interest rate swap in the European Union 1.10 0.90 0.70 0.50 0.30 Euro long-term rates are beginning to rise......an indication of stronger economic growth in Europe 0.10 This chart shows the 10 year interest rate swap in the European Union CAD 1 Year Interest Rate USD 1 Year Interest Rate % % 1. 1.75 1.55 1.35 1.15 0. 0.75 This chart shows 1 year interest rate swap in Canada 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 1.50 0.50 0.00 This chart shows the 1 year USD interest rate swap over a 10-year period www.dynamictree.com 2017 Dynamic Tree Asset Management. All Rights Reserved. 4/8
Commodities Gold Gold $ USD / Oz. $ USD / Oz. 1400 1350 1300 1250 0 0 1 No clear direction in the price of gold 1050 This chart shows the price of Gold in USD 1900 1700 1500 1300 1 900 700 In the short to mid-term... 500 This chart shows the price of Gold in USD...interest hikes by the FED would make gold less appealing $ USD / B 60 55 50 45 WTI Crude Oil This chart shows the price of crude oil in USD The recent rally in oil prices came as a surprise to many market participants 40 $ USD / B 160 140 80 60 40 WTI Crude Oil OPEC and Russia agreed on a production cut extension until the end of 2018......clearing the way for renewed interest in the sector 20 This chart shows the price of crude oil in USD $ USD / Oz. 335 315 2 275 255 235 215 1 Copper 175 Nicknamed "Dr. Copper", its price can give insights into the health of the global economy $ USD / Oz. 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 Copper Copper's uptrend reflects a strong global economy This chart shows the price of copper in USD www.dynamictree.com 2017 Dynamic Tree Asset Management. All Rights Reserved. 5/8
Macro Economic Data North American CPI % Quarterly Values; Rolling 3-Years European CPI % Quarterly Values; Rolling 3-Years % CANADA % USA 3.00 2.50 1.50 The stubbornly low inflation is one of the main reasons why......the FED is not 0.50 acting more agressively 0.00 Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16 Dec-16 Jun-17-0.50 This chart compares the consumer price index between Canada and the US 4.00 3.00 0.00 Dec-14 - Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16 Dec-16 Jun-17 - United Kingdom Germany Switzerland Inflation in Europe is on the rise. When will the ECB act more forcefully? This chart compares the consumer price index between the United Kingdom, Germany and Switzerland % 7.50 7.00 6.50 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 North American Unemployment Rate % Quarterly Values; Rolling 3-Years CANADA USA The US umemployment rate dropped to 4.1%......lowest in 17 years......but there is still no pressure on wages 4.00 Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16 Dec-16 Jun-17 This chart compares the unemployment rate between Canada and the US Real GDP Growth by Country Rolling Quarterly Figures % 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 European Unemployment Rate % Quarterly Values; Rolling 3-Years United Kingdom Germany Switzerland Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16 Dec-16 Jun-17 This chart compares the unemployment rate between The United Kingdom, Germany and Switzerland Real GDP Growth by Region Rolling Quarterly Figures Japan United Kingdom Australia Germany USA Canada China Canada is suddenly the fastest growing economy of the G7 countries Europe North America Asia & Pacific 0.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 0.00 4.00 6.00 % % This chart shows the quarterly real GDP % growth per country on an annualized basis This chart shows the quarterly real GDP % change per region on an annualized basis www.dynamictree.com 2017 Dynamic Tree Asset Management. All Rights Reserved. 6/8
World Comparison World Map Real GDP % Growth of Selected Countries Rolling Quarterly Figures Country Ranking GDP % Growth China 1 6.80 Canada 2 4.45 USA 3 3.00 Germany 4 2.80 Australia 5 1.80 United Kingdom 6 1.50 Japan 7 1.40 Switzerland 8 0.40 Brazil 9 0.26 This world map compares the real GDP % growth per country on an annualized basis Equity Indices Heatmap Relative Performance 52 Weeks as at Friday, December 1st, 2017 World 17.57% Germany 14.80% Europe 10.32% Great Britain 4.98% Asia Pacific 22.77% Switzerland 14.51% USA 16.94% China 14.44% Canada 4.75% Japan 20.12% This heatmap shows the relative 52 week performace of the MSCI World, the EURO Stoxx 50, MSCI Asia Pacific, S&P 500, SPTSX Composite, DAX, FTSE, Swiss Market Index, Shanghai Shenzen CSI 300 and NIKKEI 225 www.dynamictree.com 2017 Dynamic Tree Asset Management. All Rights Reserved. 7/8
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