Investor Summary
Fund Strategy
FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 31st March 2026
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 15.3% | -8.2% | -8.2% |
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 15.3% | -8.2% | -8.2% |
The Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund fell 7.8% in March, underperforming the MSCI ACWI by 4.4% as multiple core positions declined simultaneously. Memory semiconductors were the largest detractor, with SK hynix and Micron falling despite excellent fundamentals as markets overreacted to AI efficiency concerns. European defense stocks corrected 15-25% despite continued NATO spending growth. Software positions suffered from broad AI disruption fears, though the manager argues companies like GitLab actually benefit from increased AI adoption. Cybersecurity was the strongest contributor amid geopolitical tensions. The manager responded by adding to positions where fundamentals improved while prices fell, including memory stocks now trading at attractive valuations with supply locked through 2026. Weak positions were exited while new opportunities in cybersecurity and Latin American energy were initiated. Despite the difficult month, the manager maintains conviction in core themes, viewing the selloff as creating better entry points rather than fundamental thesis breaks.
The fund targets global opportunities across technology, defense, and other sectors where fundamental value diverges from market pricing, particularly in memory semiconductors, European defense, AI-enabling software, and cybersecurity.
The manager maintains conviction in core themes despite March underperformance, viewing the selloff as creating better entry points rather than thesis breaks. Focus remains on allocating capital toward dislocations where expected returns have improved most.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 2026 | 2026 Q1 | 000660 KS, 7211.T, GTLB, INTU, MU, PANW, RHM.DE | AI, cybersecurity, defense, Geopolitical, global, Memory, software, technology |
MU GTLB INTU |
Minotaur fell 7.8% in March as memory, defense, and software positions declined simultaneously despite strong fundamentals. The manager added to memory stocks now trading at 3.5x earnings with supply locked through 2026, initiated cybersecurity positions, and exited weak holdings. Core thesis remains intact with better entry points created. |
| Jan 20 2026 | 2025 Q4 | ADBE, CRM, GOOGL, HUBS, HUT, MSFT, NVDA, TEAM | AI, Automation, Data centers, infrastructure, software, technology |
HUT TEAM |
AI reached a step-change through skills and loops, threatening software business models while creating infrastructure opportunities. Fund cut software exposure including Atlassian due to shifting defensibility, but initiated Hut 8 position on $7B Anthropic data center deal. Maintains AI supercycle conviction through Nvidia and memory positions as compute demand remains strong. |
| Oct 30 2025 | 2025 Q3 | CDR.WA, TTWO | AI, gaming, global, Poland, technology, value |
CDR CDR |
US market strength despite economic weakness creates valuation risk, driving underweight positioning. Offshore opportunities like CD Projekt offer better value through structural transformations. The gaming company's evolution from cyclical developer to steady-state entertainment compounder with dual-track development represents the mispricing opportunities being captured. AI agent deployment enhances research capabilities across portfolio monitoring. |
| Jul 28 2025 | 2025 Q2 | 4519.T, 5253.T, 9992.HK, MNSO, NVDA, RHM.DE, WIZZ.L | AI, defense, global, mispricing, Pharmaceuticals, technology, value | 1896.HK | Minotaur delivered 11.8% quarterly returns through their mispricing-focused global strategy, amplified by proprietary AI research tools. Holdings span diverse opportunities from European defense rearmament to AI inference plays and retail transformation stories. Their unconstrained, 40-60 stock approach targets variant perceptions across all markets, delivering consistent outperformance while managing risk through diversification. |
| Mar 31 2025 | 2025 Q1 | ATI, BMBL, CRS, F, HWM, IPX.AX, MDB, RHM.DE, TSLA, WTC.AX, Z | AI, China, defense, Europe, Shorting, Trump, volatility |
IPX.AX RHM.DE |
Minotaur's March quarter was challenging with volatility wiping out early gains, but the fund's AI-driven approach and strategic positioning for Trump 2.0 themes show promise. Key wins include 40% returns from Rheinmetall defense exposure and successful shorts in WiseTech, Tesla, and Bumble. The fund maintains underweight US, overweight China positioning while using sell-offs to acquire mispriced opportunities. |
| Dec 31 2024 | 2024 Q4 | ACN, AMZN, BTI.AX, MDB, META, MSFT, NVDA | AI, China, emerging markets, global, semiconductors, technology, Valuations | - | Minotaur outperformed in its debut six months by avoiding expensive US markets and finding value in China, which trades at 52% discount to US despite government stimulus paralleling 2009's 62% rally setup. The fund maintains AI exposure across the technology stack while using proprietary AI system Taurient to enhance investment process efficiency. |
| Sep 30 2024 | 2024 Q3 | 4519.T, KTW.L | AI, Distribution, healthcare, Japan, Pharmaceuticals, technology, Uk |
4519.T KTW.L |
Minotaur outperformed in Q3 despite macro volatility by playing major themes through non-obvious names. Key positions include Chugai Pharmaceutical for GLP-1 obesity treatments and Kitwave for UK recovery. Proprietary AI technology Taurient enhances research capabilities. Manager increasingly constructive on undervalued UK markets while maintaining focus on risk mitigation and diversification. |
| Jun 30 2024 | 2024 Q2 | 5253.T, PRY.MI | AI, Energy Transition, Europe, global, Japan, software, technology |
PRY.MI 5253.T |
Technology-driven global fund launched May 2024 using proprietary AI to identify unique opportunities. Avoids expensive US markets, focusing on Europe and Japan. Key holdings include Italian energy infrastructure play Prysmian with 30% upside and Japanese entertainment company COVER Corporation. Themes include energy transition, AI adoption, and creator economy with exceptional portfolio breadth. |
| Mar 31 2025 | 2023 Q1 | BMBL, F, IPX.AX, MDB, RHM.DE, TSLA, WTC.AX, Z | AI, defense, Europe, Onshoring, Shorts, technology, volatility |
IPX.AX RHM.DE |
Minotaur uses AI to combat investment biases while positioning for European defense spending surge and US onshoring trends. Key holdings include Rheinmetall (40% return, 7% portfolio weight) and IperionX (titanium reshoring beneficiary). Successfully shorted WiseTech, Tesla, and Bumble using AI-guided thesis validation. Portfolio positioned underweight US, overweight China, with early European defense exposure despite March quarter volatility. |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 |
MemoryMemory was the largest detractor with SK hynix and Micron falling despite excellent fundamentals. The market mistook inference efficiency for demand destruction following Google's TurboQuant paper. Supply remains sold out through 2026 with new capacity not arriving until late 2027. |
Memory HBM AI Semiconductors Supply |
DefenseEuropean defense stocks corrected 15-25% despite NATO spending growing 20% in real terms last year. The sector traded like expensive growth in a rising-yield environment. Multi-year rearmament cycle continues with record order backlogs. |
Defense NATO Rearmament Europe Spending | |
AISoftware positions hurt by blunt AI disruption fears. GitLab and MongoDB fell as market applied AI loser label. AI coding agents actually increase need for governance layers and enterprise review systems rather than reducing demand. |
AI Software Coding Governance Enterprise | |
CybersecurityCybersecurity was the strongest contributor as geopolitical stress translated to higher perceived cyber risk. Cloudflare rallied strongly, Palo Alto contributed positively, and CrowdStrike was initiated. |
Cybersecurity Geopolitical Risk Iran Security | |
GoldPrecious metals failed as hedge during Iran-driven geopolitical shock. Gold fell as oil spike pushed inflation expectations and real yields higher, strengthening the dollar and overwhelming safe-haven bid. |
Gold Hedge Inflation Yields Dollar | |
| 2025 Q4 |
AIAI infrastructure plays dominated 2025 returns, with 65% of Russell 2000's return coming from AI infrastructure. The manager views this as a concentrated, singular bet on CAPEX spending by five companies building data centers. Questions the sustainability of this trade and notes the market's extreme concentration around AI themes. |
Infrastructure Data Centers CAPEX Concentration |
Small CapsSmall caps continued to underperform large caps in 2025. The Russell 2000's returns were dominated by AI infrastructure plays and speculative unprofitable companies, creating extreme bifurcation between quality stocks and speculative names. The manager sees this as creating opportunities for active management in small caps. |
Russell 2000 Underperformance Quality Active Management | |
QualityQuality businesses today trade at historically cheap multiples due to extreme valuation disparities between winners and losers. The manager highlights the bifurcation in performance between unprofitable stocks and quality stocks, suggesting quality names are attractively valued. |
Valuation Multiples Bifurcation Cheap | |
| 2025 Q3 |
GamingCD Projekt exemplifies quality gaming businesses undergoing structural transformations. The company is transitioning from single-track to dual-track AAA development, breaking the constraint that limited capital deployment at high returns. With exceptional historical margins of 39% and proven unit economics, they're scaling from cyclical hitmaker to steady-state compounder through 2035. |
Gaming Entertainment Poland Development IP |
AIMoving from reactive AI workflows to proactive AI agents for investment research. Dedicated agents for each portfolio company can theoretically increase productivity by 50x, continuously monitoring developments and updating investment theses. This represents the next evolution from fixed recipe workflows to autonomous reasoning agents. |
AI Automation Research Agents Technology | |
| 2025 Q2 |
AIAI is deeply integrated into Minotaur's investment process through their proprietary software Taurient, which helps surface opportunities, amplify research capabilities, and interrogate edge cases faster. The fund views AI as a research multiplier and early-warning system that makes their process harder to replicate. |
Research Software Analytics Automation Edge |
DefenseThe fund invested in Rheinmetall as a misunderstood defense name positioned for Europe's biggest rearmament cycle in decades. They trimmed their outsized European defense allocation after strong gains primarily to manage risk. |
Rearmament Europe Military Geopolitical Spending | |
Creator EconomyCover Corp represents a small-cap creator economy play in Japan that doesn't fit conventional institutional screens. The fund also compares Miniso and Pop Mart as businesses tapping into impulse-driven, emotionally engaging consumerism trends. |
Content Japan Entertainment Digital Engagement | |
GLP1Chugai Pharmaceutical is a large-cap Japanese pharma company where the market is mispricing two exciting GLP-1 opportunities, representing a significant investment thesis for the fund. |
Pharmaceuticals Japan Diabetes Obesity Healthcare | |
| 2025 Q1 |
AIThe fund uses AI through their Taurient system to combat confirmation bias and improve selling decisions. AI helps generate Thesis Validation/Invalidation Reports for every stock position, enabling quick reactions when investment theses are challenged. This AI superpower has guided successful exits from MongoDB and Zillow short positions. |
Artificial Intelligence Taurient Confirmation Bias Thesis Validation |
Defense SpendingEuropean defense spending is rising from under 2% to over 2.2% of GDP, with many NATO governments targeting 2% by 2030. The fund positioned in Rheinmetall to capture the €300-400 billion incremental market growth, with the company expected to capture 20-25% share of Europe's defense renaissance. |
NATO European Defense Military Spending Rheinmetall Artillery | |
OnshoringThe fund is playing the reshoring thematic through IperionX, which benefits from US tariff policies. The US consumes 30% of global titanium but relies wholly on imports after domestic production ceased in 2020. China and Russia control 70% of global supply, creating national security concerns driving US government initiatives to reshore production. |
Reshoring Titanium National Security Supply Chain Tariffs | |
Trade PolicyTrump administration policies are creating market volatility and reshaping global trade dynamics. The fund has positioned for Trump 2.0 through underweight US exposure, overweight China positioning, and investments in companies benefiting from tariff situations like IperionX. |
Trump Tariffs Trade War Geopolitical Policy | |
| 2024 Q4 |
AIMinotaur has developed proprietary AI system Taurient making 10,000-20,000 API calls daily to providers like OpenAI and Anthropic. They maintain exposure across the AI stack from chips to platforms to services. Recent breakthroughs like OpenAI's o3 and DeepSeek's efficiency gains reinforce their view that AI development will continue in parallel tracks of cutting-edge capabilities and architectural innovations. |
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning OpenAI Anthropic Compute |
ChinaDespite investor wariness, Minotaur sees attractive opportunities in China given record low valuations and government stimulus efforts. They compare the current setup to 2009 when stimulus drove the Shanghai Stock Exchange up 62%. Chinese stocks trade at 52% discount to US markets with de-levered consumers sitting on record liquid deposits. |
Emerging Markets Stimulus Valuations Government Policy MSCI China | |
SemiconductorsThe fund maintains exposure to semiconductor companies like NVIDIA as part of their AI infrastructure thesis. They believe efficiency gains in AI models will drive increased total compute usage rather than reducing demand, following Jevons Paradox where improved efficiency leads to greater overall consumption. |
Chips Computing Infrastructure Hardware NVIDIA | |
Data CentersMajor tech companies are making unprecedented capital investments in AI infrastructure, with Meta increasing 2025 capex guidance to $60-65 billion and Microsoft planning $80 billion in AI infrastructure investment. Project Stargate aims to add another $100 billion in data center investments. |
Infrastructure Capex Cloud Computing Hyperscale | |
| 2024 Q3 |
GLP1The fund plays the GLP-1 obesity treatment trend through Chugai Pharmaceutical's oral GLP-1 drug Orforglipron, which could be a game changer with weight loss results on par with injectables but with daily pill convenience. The market could reach $105 billion by 2030, and Chugai is well-positioned to capture a large share of the oral drug segment. |
Obesity Diabetes Oral Injectable Pharmaceuticals |
AIThe fund has developed proprietary AI technology called Taurient that enhances their investment process through systematic idea generation, document intelligence, and risk analysis. They are exploring ways to analyze thousands of company reports at scale and integrate AI more deeply into fundamental research beyond basic automation. |
Technology Research Automation Analytics Software | |
Food DistributionKitwave represents a play on the UK's economic rebound through food distribution to convenience stores and foodservice providers. The company benefits from industry trends toward delivered wholesale solutions and has a long runway for growth through acquisitions in the fragmented market. |
Wholesale Convenience Acquisition Distribution UK | |
| 2024 Q2 |
Energy TransitionThe fund sees significant opportunities in energy transmission infrastructure, particularly subsea cables that facilitate underground transmission from generation to end users. They highlight the structural demand/supply imbalance in high voltage cables with five years of backlog for key players. The energy transition requires massive grid upgrades in Europe and the US, with utilities targeting 10%+ growth in regulated assets. |
Grid Upgrade Transmission Subsea Infrastructure Spending |
AIAI and Large Language Models are central to Minotaur's investment process, with the fund using proprietary software for idea generation, screening 5,000 news articles daily. They note AI adoption remains early with 26% of CIOs expecting first projects after 2025, and AI expected to account for a third of data center power by 2025. The fund sees AI applications driving efficiency gains across healthcare R&D and operational processes. |
Data Centers Cloud Semiconductors Healthcare Software | |
Creator EconomyThe fund invested in COVER Corporation, a Japanese VTuber management company that has grown from A$1 million to A$300 million in revenue in five years. They see VTubing following a similar trajectory to game streaming, with global expansion potential and diversification beyond streaming into concerts, merchandising, and licensing. Revenue per VTuber has grown from A$400,000 to A$3.5 million. |
Gaming Entertainment Media Japan | |
| 2023 Q1 |
AIThe fund uses AI technology called Taurient to combat confirmation bias and improve selling decisions. AI helps validate or invalidate investment theses through automated reports, enabling quicker reactions when positions no longer have merit. The technology has guided successful exits from MongoDB and Zillow positions. |
Artificial Intelligence Automation Decision Making Technology Analytics |
Defense SpendingEuropean defense spending is rising from under 2% to over 2.2% of GDP, with many NATO governments targeting 2% by 2030. The fund sees a €300-400 billion market growth opportunity through 2030, driven by Ukraine conflict and reduced American military dependence. Rheinmetall is positioned to capture 20-25% of this incremental spending. |
Military NATO Europe Geopolitics Government Spending | |
OnshoringTrump administration tariffs are accelerating reshoring trends, particularly in titanium production. The US consumes 30% of global titanium but relies entirely on imports after domestic production ceased in 2020. IperionX benefits from this trend with $60 million in Department of Defense grants for domestic titanium manufacturing. |
Manufacturing Supply Chain Trade Policy National Security Domestic Production | |
Trade PolicyTrump 2.0 policies are creating market volatility and reshaping global trade dynamics. The administration's tariff announcements are benefiting domestic producers while pressuring import-dependent sectors. Japan faces 24% tariffs on titanium sponge, creating opportunities for US-based competitors. |
Tariffs International Trade Policy Geopolitics Economic Policy |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Ticker | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Exchange | Keywords | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | MU | Micron Technology Inc. | Semiconductors | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Bull | NASDAQ | AI, HBM, Memory, semiconductors, supply constraints, technology, valuation | Login |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | GTLB | GitLab Inc. | Software - Infrastructure | Software | Bull | NASDAQ | AI, Coding Agents, Devops, enterprise, Governance, Software, valuation | Login |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | INTU | Intuit Inc. | Software - Application | Software | Bull | NASDAQ | Accountants, AI, network effects, platform, SMB, Software | Login |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Fund Letters | Armina Rosenberg | HUT | Hut 8 Corp. | Information Technology | Data Centers & Cloud Infrastructure | Bull | NASDAQ | AI, cashflow, Contracts, datacenters, infrastructure | Login |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Fund Letters | Armina Rosenberg | TEAM | Atlassian Corporation | Information Technology | Application Software | Bear | NASDAQ | Agents, Apis, Defensibility, disruption, Monetisation, Orchestration, Pricingpower, Workflows | Login |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Armina Rosenberg | CDR | PD CD Projekt SA | Energy | Interactive Home Entertainment | Bull | NYSE | compounding, Ip, Margins, Reinvestment, Scalability, Unreal engine, Video games | Login |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Armina Rosenberg | CDR | PD CD Projekt SA | Energy | Interactive Home Entertainment | Bull | NYSE | compounding, Ip, Margins, Reinvestment, Scalability, Unreal engine, Video games | Login |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | IPX.AX | IperionX | Materials | Specialty Chemicals | Bull | ASX | Aerospace, Defense, manufacturing, materials, Reshoring, small-cap, tariffs, technology, Titanium, US | Login |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | RHM.DE | Rheinmetall | Industrials | Aerospace & Defense | Bull | XETRA | Aerospace, Ammunition, backlog, cash flow, Defense, Europe, Government, manufacturing, Military, Rearmament | Login |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | IPX.AX | IperionX | Materials | Specialty Chemicals | Bull | ASX | Aerospace, Defense, manufacturing, materials, Reshoring, small-cap, tariffs, technology, Titanium, US | Login |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | RHM.DE | Rheinmetall | Industrials | Aerospace & Defense | Bull | XETRA | Ammunition, backlog, cash generation, Defense, European, geopolitical, manufacturing, Margins, Military, vertical integration | Login |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | 4519.T | Chugai Pharmaceutical | Health Care | Pharmaceuticals | Bull | Tokyo Stock Exchange | Biotech, Catalyst, Diabetes, drug pipeline, GLP-1, Japan, Neuromyelitis Optica, Obesity, Oral Formulation, pharmaceuticals, Roche Partnership, Thyroid Eye Disease, Value | Login |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | KTW.L | Kitwave Group | Consumer Staples | Food Distributors | Bull | London Stock Exchange | consumer staples, convenience stores, defensive, Delivered Wholesale, economic recovery, food distribution, Foodservice, Independent Retailers, M&A, Roll-up Strategy, UK, Value | Login |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | 5253.T | COVER Corporation | Communication Services | Interactive Media & Services | Bull | Tokyo Stock Exchange | Content Creation, Digital Entertainment, global expansion, growth, Interactive Media, Japan, merchandising, Streaming, talent management, technology, Virtual YouTubers, VTubers | Login |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | PRY.MI | Prysmian S.p.A. | Industrials | Electrical Equipment | Bull | Borsa Italiana | barriers to entry, electrical equipment, Electrification, energy transition, Europe, Grid modernization, Hvdc, infrastructure, oligopoly, renewable energy, Subsea Cables, utilities | Login |
| - | Fund Letters | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | 1896.HK | Miniso Group Holding Limited | Consumer Discretionary | Specialty Retail | Bull | Hong Kong Stock Exchange | brand partnerships, capital-light model, China, Consumer Discretionary, global expansion, International Growth, IP-driven Products, Specialty retail, turnaround, Value | Login |
| TICKER | COMMENTARY |
|---|---|
| 000660.KS | SK hynix fell sharply despite reporting some of the best fundamentals the company has ever seen. SK hynix now trades at valuations that look cheaper relative to their fundamentals than when we first bought them. |
| MU | Micron fell sharply despite reporting some of the best fundamentals either company has ever seen. Micron's result was excellent but higher capex guidance revived investor memories of past cycle blow-offs. Micron has signed its first five-year customer agreement, and now trades at valuations that look cheaper relative to their fundamentals than when we first bought them. We can point to Micron trading at 3.5x next year's earnings with supply locked up for years. |
| GTLB | GitLab sold off on weak guidance. We can point to GitLab at $22 building the governance layer that every enterprise will need as AI coding agents scale. In GitLab's case, AI does not reduce the need for the product; it increases it. AI coding agents are generating more code, but enterprise review backlogs, security issues and pipeline failures are rising with that complexity. |
| PANW | Palo Alto contributed positively as we added to the position. |
| 7211.T | Mitsubishi Motors the standout contributor as traditional automakers wore both the oil shock and the accelerating EV transition narrative. |
| INTU | Intuit contributed positively. Intuit is a different version of the same theme. Its moat sits in the accountant-SMB relationship, and AI makes that network more useful to both sides rather than disintermediating it. |
| RHM.DE | Rheinmetall's guidance seems to have broken sentiment across the group at a point where share prices already reflected a lot of good news. |
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