Investor Summary
Fund Strategy
FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 31st December 2025
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 11.3% | 7.8% | 38.3% |
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 11.3% | 7.8% | 38.3% |
PM Capital delivered strong performance across its funds in December 2025, with the Global Companies Fund returning 7.8% for the quarter and 38.3% for the year. The portfolio's focus on mispriced opportunities in commodities and financials drove results, with copper surging 17% and gold gaining 12% to reach record highs. Key contributors included Freeport McMoRan, Newmont, and European banks like Lloyds Banking Group and CaixaBank. The fund initiated a position in Union Pacific ahead of its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, which would create the first coast-to-coast rail network in the US. Portfolio adjustments included selling Fox Corporation after doubling returns and adding to Apollo Global Management during a valuation disconnect. The managers maintain their valuation-focused approach, using volatility to advantage while positioning for structural changes. Despite elevated market multiples, bifurcated conditions create opportunities for disciplined stock selection. The fund remains positioned in attractive European banks and commodity exposures while seeking new opportunities in healthcare and infrastructure.
Focus on valuation as the most effective form of portfolio risk management while using volatility to advantage within a disciplined, long-term framework, positioning for structural change as former tailwinds become headwinds.
While US equity market multiples now sit at the upper end of its historical range, conditions remain highly bifurcated. This divergence, driven by differing sector fundamentals and the varying degrees of AI-related enthusiasm, creates a fertile environment for bottom-up stock selection. The scarcity of genuine valuation anomalies in the broader market makes our targeted and disciplined approach the most prudent path for continued returns.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 2026 | 2025 Q4 | 2282.HK, APO, BARC.L, BHP.AX, CABK.MC, CGF.AX, CRN.L, CS.AX, FCX, FDV.AX, FOXA, IMI.L, LLOY.L, NEM, NSC, NST.AX, SHL.DE, SMR.AX, TECK, UNP | Banking, commodities, Copper, Europe, gold, infrastructure, Railroads, value |
FCX TECK IMI LN BIRG LN LLOY LN UNP SHL GR APO CRN LN |
Copper surged 17% over the quarter, driven by supply risks and production disruptions at major mines. Portfolio holdings Freeport McMoRan, Teck Resources, and BHP delivered strong performance. The fund maintains conviction in copper due to tightening supply, record prices, and geopolitical uncertainty. Gold gained 12% in the quarter, reaching record highs and delivering extraordinary 64% gains for 2025. Monetary policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions provided positive backdrop. Portfolio holdings Newmont and Northern Star Resources contributed meaningfully to performance. Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern would create the first coast-to-coast rail network in the US, potentially unlocking rail's potential to capture long-distance freight. The unified network could benefit broader US supply chains and provide the next leg of growth for an industry that has relied on efficiency gains. European banking sector produced strong outperformance led by Bank of Ireland, Lloyds Banking Group, and CaixaBank. Sector returns supported by interest rate stabilization and yield curve steepening. The market is transitioning toward improving organic loan growth after fifteen years of stagnant credit activity. |
| Oct 20 2025 | 2025 Q3 | - | - | - | |
| Jul 23 2025 | 2025 Q2 | - | - | - | |
| Mar 31 2025 | 2025 Q1 | - | - | - | |
| Dec 31 2024 | 2024 Q4 | - | - | - | |
| Sep 30 2024 | 2024 Q3 | - | - | - | |
| Jun 30 2024 | 2024 Q2 | - | - | - | |
| Mar 31 2024 | 2024 Q1 | - | - | - | |
| Dec 31 2023 | 2023 Q4 | - | - | - | |
| Sep 30 2023 | 2023 Q3 | - | - | - | |
| Jun 30 2023 | 2023 Q2 | - | - | - | |
| Mar 31 2023 | 2023 Q1 | - | - | - |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 |
BankingEuropean banking sector produced strong outperformance led by Bank of Ireland, Lloyds Banking Group, and CaixaBank. Sector returns supported by interest rate stabilization and yield curve steepening. The market is transitioning toward improving organic loan growth after fifteen years of stagnant credit activity. |
Regional Banks Money Center Banks European Banks |
CopperMarket shifted from deficit to surplus as Chinese demand stalled for first time in 25 years while supply expanded by 3 million tonnes since 2021. Exchange inventories reached 1.2 million tonnes, highest since 2003. Bearish outlook as China transitions from under-consuming to over-consuming copper. |
Base Metals China Inventories Surplus | |
GoldGold returned +65% in dollars in 2025, driven by broadening demand from central banks, professional and retail investors. Central banks now hold 24% of reserves in gold versus 23% in US Treasuries for the first time. Maintained 12% portfolio allocation throughout the year. |
Central Banks Reserves Diversification Demand | |
RailroadsBNSF improved operating margin to 34.5% from 32.0% through operational improvements and efficiency gains. The railroad generated $8.1 billion in net operating cash flows and returned $4.4 billion in dividends to Berkshire. |
Rail Infrastructure Freight Transportation Operating Margin |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Ticker | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Exchange | Keywords | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | BIRG LN | Bank of Ireland Group plc | Financials | Diversified Banks | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | dividends, European banks, Netinterestmargin, valuation, yield curve | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | LLOY LN | Lloyds Banking Group plc | Financials | Diversified Banks | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | banking, capital management, Margins, yield curve | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | UNP | Union Pacific Corporation | Industrials | Rail Transportation | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | infrastructure, merger, oligopoly, productivity, railroads | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | SHL GR | Siemens Healthineers AG | Health Care | Health Care Equipment | Bull | Xetra | Demographics, healthcare, medical imaging, recurring revenue, spinoff | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | APO | Apollo Global Management, Inc. | Financials | Asset Management | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | Alternatives, asset management, Credit, Drawdown, fee growth | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | CRN LN | Cairn Homes plc | Consumer Discretionary | Homebuilding | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | growth, homebuilding, Housing, Ireland, valuation | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Materials | Copper | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | Copper, Gold, Grasberg, Production, Supply Shortage | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | TECK | Teck Resources Limited | Materials | Copper | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | Copper, merger, Mining, scale, synergies | Login |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fund Letters | Paul Moore | IMI LN | IMI plc | Industrials | Industrial Machinery | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | Automation, energy transition, growth, Industrial, Margins | Login |
| TICKER | COMMENTARY |
|---|---|
| 2282.HK | MGM China weighed on performance for the quarter after a late-December announcement of a renewed branding agreement which doubled the branding fee payable to the parent company, MGM Resorts. |
| APO | The decision to add to Apollo was driven by a pronounced valuation disconnect as the stock experienced a peak-to-trough drawdown of approximately 30% from its 2025 highs. Apollo retains a core position in the portfolio with our conviction in its key credit franchise. |
| BARC.L | Our bank holdings have been outstanding performers throughout the year, and even at their current valuations, we believe they continue to look attractive. |
| BHP.AX | BHP delivered +7% performance as copper and gold positions continued to make a meaningful contribution to performance, supported by higher commodity prices. |
| CABK.MC | We funded these buys by trimming Spanish lender CaixaBank on strength. |
| CGF.AX | Our conviction in Challenger Limited continues to yield strong results, with the position rising 8% over the quarter and achieving a 57% return for the year ending 31 December 2025. Investors are increasingly pricing in the anticipated benefits of APRA's proposed capital requirement reforms. |
| FCX | Freeport McMoRan was able to recover the share price drawdown seen in September following a major mudflow event at their Grasberg mine, which resulted in a full suspension of production and a material cut to guidance. The share price finished 2025 at its high. |
| FDV.AX | Frontier Digital Ventures was the main detractor to performance over the period retracing the strong performance witnessed in the preceding quarter. |
| FOXA | Fox Corporation was sold in December as its share price now more fully reflected its core operational strength and the value of ancillary assets. Over our investment period the share price doubled as the market reassessed Fox's competitive positioning and earnings quality. |
| IMI.L | Our position in UK-listed IMI plc bolstered portfolio performance. As a global leader in the engineering of mission-critical valves and actuators, IMI provides essential fluid and motion control solutions strategically aligned with structural growth drivers. Since our initial entry in August 2024, the position has delivered substantial capital appreciation, rising over 40%. |
| LLOY.L | Lloyds Banking Group was among the rate-sensitive majors leading European banking sector outperformance. Sector returns have been underpinned by the stabilisation of short-term interest rates and a subsequent steepening of the European yield curve. |
| NEM | Newmont delivered +18% performance over the quarter, contributing meaningfully to portfolio returns as gold gained another 12%, taking its 2025 gains to an extraordinary 64%. |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern merger with Union Pacific would create the first transcontinental rail network in the United States. We believe this provides a credible pathway to renewed volume growth and further productivity gains in an otherwise mature industry. |
| NST.AX | Northern Star Resources delivered +13% performance contributing meaningfully to portfolio returns as gold positions continued to make strong contributions supported by higher commodity prices. |
| SHL.DE | During the quarter, we also initiated a position in Siemens Healthineers, a global leader in medical imaging and advanced therapies. The company is well placed to benefit from structural megatrends, such as aging demographics, greater emphasis on personalised care and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases. |
| SMR.AX | In steelmaking coal, Stanmore Resources remains resilient despite low commodity prices that have seen peers take measures to preserve cash. Stanmore has maintained consistent mine plans and capital expenditure programs and is therefore well positioned to benefit from any improvement in commodity prices. |
| TECK | Teck Resources and Anglo American announced a merger of equals that would create world's fifth-largest copper miner. Benefits include the ability to integrate Teck's Quebrada Blanca II with Anglo's neighbouring Collahuasi mine. |
| UNP | Union Pacific, the largest freight rail operator in the western United States, has announced plans to merge with Norfolk Southern, one of its major eastern counterparts. If approved, the merger would create the first coast-to-coast rail network in the U.S. |
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