Investor Summary
Fund Strategy
FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 31st December 2025
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Night Watch delivered strong performance in 2025 with broad-based returns not dependent on one or two securities, ending Q4 roughly flat despite high single stock volatility. The fund's global value strategy differentiates through catalyst-driven investments, insider ownership alignment, and unique names with minimal overlap to typical portfolios. Top performers included Haypp, the largest nicotine pouch ecommerce platform, which resolved regulatory issues and reintroduced Zyn at lower costs, and Marex, a futures commission merchant now representing their largest position at attractive 9x P/E with 30% ROE. The fund has positioned defensively given four years of US economic struggles, moving into international markets including Brazil where high real rates should normalize, and defensive sectors like food producers and healthcare. They maintain large aerospace exposure given aging global fleet dynamics while building watchlists for industrial and consumer discretionary opportunities. The strategy remains concentrated on well-researched companies with significant upside potential, waiting patiently for clearer economic recovery signals before increasing US cyclical exposure.
Night Watch operates a global value strategy focused on catalyst-driven opportunities with strong insider ownership and unique positioning, targeting undervalued companies with identifiable rerating catalysts while maintaining defensive positioning until clearer economic recovery signals emerge.
The fund expects further rate cuts and tax refunds to support the US consumer in early 2026, while waiting patiently to increase exposure once signs of consumer spending pickup emerge. They continue building their watchlist for opportunities in industrials and consumer discretionary after 4 years of economic difficulty. The fund has moved into more defensive sectors and international markets, particularly Brazil where high real rates should normalize. They remain enthusiastic about aerospace aftermarket and housing niche sectors, while maintaining their concentrated strategy focused on well-researched companies with significant potential.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
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| Jan 5 2026 | 2025 Q4 | - | catalysts, global, insider ownership, Rerating, value |
MRX DAVA |
The update highlights a global value strategy centered on identifiable catalysts, insider ownership, and unique holdings with limited benchmark overlap. Geographic and sector diversification complements an emphasis on reratings driven by earnings inflection, corporate actions, and industry recovery. Value investing is positioned as most effective when paired with patience, research depth, and catalyst discipline. |
| Oct 2 2025 | 2025 Q3 | 5842 JP, BKD, WDC | healthcare, Japan, private equity, small caps, value |
BKD US WDC US 5842 JP |
The letter centers on global value investing with identifiable catalysts, insider ownership, and unique names to drive rerating potential. The manager is increasingly cautious on U.S. equities due to valuation and policy risks, while finding opportunities in Europe and Asia. Catalysts and governance reforms are viewed as key drivers of upside. |
| Jul 1 2025 | 2025 Q2 | 1126 HK, CWH, HAYPP SS, MRX, RELY, XFAB FP | Compounding, disruption, innovation, long-term, Transformation |
RELY CWH MRX LN 1126 HK |
The letter frames the investment environment through the lens of long-term technological transformation rather than short-term macro noise. Management argues that innovation cycles consistently overpower political risk, rate speculation, and geopolitical shocks over time. The focus is on identifying compounding forces early and maintaining patience as markets lag real-world technological progress. |
| Apr 2 2025 | 2025 Q1 | 1405 HK, HAYPP SS, UAL | - | - | |
| Jan 2 2025 | 2024 Q4 | 1126 HK, 2318 HK, ALLFG NA, AMRK, DSGR, JOE, MRX, UAL | - | - | |
| Oct 1 2024 | 2024 Q3 | LEG, SEG, VAL, XFAB FP | - | - | |
| Jul 1 2024 | 2024 Q2 | AERO SW, VAL | - | - |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
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| 2025 Q4 |
ValueThe manager continues to find attractive value opportunities despite expensive markets, purchasing undervalued companies like Centene, GlaxoSmithKline, Carrefour and PayPal trading at low multiples with strong fundamentals. |
Undervalued Low Multiples Contrarian Opportunistic |
| 2025 Q3 |
HealthcareHealthcare was the strongest relative contributor in the quarter with holdings increasing nearly +16% compared to benchmark returns of roughly +12%. Exact Sciences was acquired for a significant premium by Abbott Laboratories resulting in an +86% return, while other strong performers included Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos following approval of a new product, Penumbra, and Repligen driven by strong earnings results. |
M&A Product Approval Earnings Biotech |
JapanJapan offers tremendous value opportunities with one-third of companies trading below book value. Corporate governance reforms, record shareholder returns, and structural changes like unwinding cross-holdings are unlocking value. The investment opportunity is in early innings and could last several years. |
Corporate Governance Value Reforms Shareholder Returns Cross Holdings | |
Small CapsSmall caps getting strong start in 2026 supported by easing monetary conditions and constructive fiscal backdrop. Small caps more sensitive to economic cyclicality which is overdue for expansion. Expected to grow at better pace than large caps in 2026 after long period of underperformance. |
Value Growth Cyclical Monetary Policy Fiscal Policy | |
ValueThe manager continues to find attractive value opportunities despite expensive markets, purchasing undervalued companies like Centene, GlaxoSmithKline, Carrefour and PayPal trading at low multiples with strong fundamentals. |
Undervalued Low Multiples Contrarian Opportunistic | |
| 2025 Q2 |
Transformation |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Ticker | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Oct 2, 2025 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | BKD US | Brookdale Senior Living Inc. | Health Care | Senior Housing | Bull | NYSE | Activism, aging, Demographics, healthcare, Occupancy, Real Estate, turnaround | Login |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | WDC US | Western Digital Corp. | Information Technology | Data Storage | Bull | NASDAQ | AI, data centers, duopoly, Margin recovery, semiconductors, spin-off, Storage | Login |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | 5842 JP | Integral KK | Financials | Private Equity | Bull | NYSE | AUM growth, Governance, Japan, private equity, shareholder alignment, Transparency, valuation | Login |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | MRX | Marex Group plc | Financials | Capital Markets | Bull | NASDAQ | Brokerage, Derivatives, resilience, ROE, valuation | Login |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | DAVA | Endava plc | Information Technology | IT Services | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | AI, Itservices, Margins, turnaround, valuation | Login |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | RELY | Remitly Global, Inc. | Financials | Consumer Finance | Bull | NASDAQ | Fintech, Immigration, Regulation, Remittances, Taxation | Login |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | CWH | Camping World Holdings, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | Specialty Stores | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | consumer, Cyclicals, retail, RVs, Taxation | Login |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | MRX LN | Marex Group plc | Financials | Capital Markets | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | Clearing, Commodities, Derivatives, Interest, Volatility | Login |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Fund Letters | Roderick van Zuylen | 1126 HK | Dream International, Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | Leisure Products | Neutral | New York Stock Exchange | manufacturing, tariffs, Toys, valuation, Vietnam | Login |
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