The document summarizes David William Paul's presentation to the VectorVest SA User Group in July 2013. Some of the key points discussed include: - The US dollar was expected to strengthen against other currencies like the euro and pound in the coming months. - Falling gold prices indicated deflation was more likely than inflation globally. China's credit crunch added to downward pressures. - David's various investment funds performed well in 2013. His model portfolio contained undervalued shares with good fundamentals and upward trends. - Mining shares like Anglo and Billiton were discounted due to a slowing China, contrary to predictions months prior that their prices could not fall further. VectorVest ratings correctly identified downward pressures before