Investor Summary
Fund Strategy
FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 31st March 2026
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 11.27% | 3.16% | 3.16% |
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 11.27% | 3.16% | 3.16% |
Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund delivered a strong Q1 2026 return of 3.16%, outperforming the MSCI All Country World Index's -3.20% return amid challenging global conditions including ongoing geopolitical conflicts and policy uncertainty. The fund's 20-year track record continues with 35.75% trailing 12-month returns versus 20.01% for the benchmark. The portfolio maintains a focused approach with 39 equity holdings, concentrated in communication services (27.2%), financials (18.5%), and technology (13.6%). Key contributors included semiconductor companies Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics, telecom operators like Zegona Communications and AT&T, and energy producers Total Energies and Shell. The fund trades at an attractive 12.6x estimated P/E ratio versus 18.0x for the benchmark while generating significantly higher revenue growth rates. Portfolio companies averaged 12.8% five-year revenue growth versus 4.8% for the index. Management continues monitoring companies' ability to manage cost inflation while maintaining their disciplined value-oriented approach focused on above-average growth businesses trading at reasonable valuations.
Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund seeks capital appreciation through a focused portfolio of global equity investments using a strategy of owning firms with above average revenue growth that are value priced relative to the overall market, with the fund's portfolio companies demonstrating significantly higher revenue growth rates than the MSCI All Country World Index.
The manager expects continued volatility in financial asset prices driven by daily news flow affecting perceptions of economic performance, interest rates, and political decisions. They maintain focus on monitoring portfolio companies' abilities to manage cost inflation and maintain margins. The tone suggests cautious optimism about the resilient global economy while acknowledging ongoing geopolitical and policy uncertainties.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 2026 | 2026 Q1 | 0027.HK, 0700.HK, BABA, BNP.PA, C, CACI, DTE.DE, FCX, GOOGL, LLY, META, RELIANCE.NS, SAP, SCHW, SHEL, T, TSCO.L, TSM, TTE | energy, financials, global, growth, semiconductors, technology, Telecommunications, value | - | Thornburg Global Opportunities outperformed in Q1 2026 with a 3.16% return versus -3.20% for global markets, extending its 20-year track record of beating benchmarks by over 3% annually. The focused 39-stock portfolio trades at a 12.6x P/E discount to markets while generating superior revenue growth, with strong contributions from semiconductors, telecom, and energy holdings. |
| Jan 11 2026 | 2025 Q4 | 0027.HK, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 300750.SZ, BABA, BIRG.L, BNP.PA, C, CACI, COF, FCX, GOOGL, LLY, META, NN.AS, ORA.PA, RELIANCE.NS, SAP.DE, SCHW, SHEL, T, TSCO.L, TSM, TTE | Digital Economy, financials, global, growth, semiconductors, technology, Trade Policy, value | - | Thornburg Global Opportunities delivered exceptional 2025 performance with 41% returns, significantly outpacing global markets through concentrated exposure to semiconductors, financials, and digital economy leaders. Despite trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks, the fund maintains conviction in value-priced growth companies with strong competitive positions, emphasizing long-term wealth creation over short-term volatility. |
| Sep 30 2025 | 2025 Q3 | 0027.HK, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 300750.SZ, BABA, BIRG.L, BNP.PA, BTRW.L, C, CACI, FCX, GOOGL, META, NN.AS, NVO, ORA.PA, RELIANCE.NS, SAP, SCHW, SHEL, T, TSCO.L, TSM, TTE | Communications, financials, global, growth, semiconductors, technology, Telecom, value | - | Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund outperformed significantly in Q3 2025 and over longer periods through its focused portfolio of 39 global equities trading at attractive valuations. The strategy targets companies with above-average revenue growth, maintaining sector concentrations in communications services, financials, and technology while navigating geopolitical uncertainties and evolving trade policies. |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 |
SemiconductorsThe fund holds significant positions in semiconductor companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Samsung Electronics, which were among the top contributors to performance in Q1 2026. These technology firms are positioned to benefit from ongoing digital economy trends. |
Taiwan Semiconductor Samsung Foundries Memory Chip Designers |
TelecommunicationsCommunication services represent the largest sector allocation at 27.2% of the portfolio. Key holdings include Zegona Communications, Orange SA, AT&T, and Deutsche Telekom, with several telecom operators contributing positively to Q1 performance. |
Telecom Infrastructure Wireless Telecom Network Operators Communication Services 5G Equipment | |
EnergyEnergy sector holdings include Total Energies and Shell, both significant contributors to Q1 performance with returns of +44.6% and +29.7% respectively. The fund maintains exposure to global oil and gas producers and distributors. |
Oil Natural Gas Integrated Oil & Gas Energy Producers Refiners | |
FinancialsFinancial services comprise 18.5% of the portfolio, including major banks like Citigroup, BNP Paribas, and Charles Schwab. The manager believes these financial intermediaries should benefit from interest rates determined by free market forces. |
Money Center Banks Investment Banks Regional Banks Wealth Management Financial Services | |
| 2025 Q4 |
TechnologyTechnology firms were leading contributors to portfolio performance in Q4, including Samsung Electronics, Alphabet, CACI International, and Taiwan Semiconductor. The fund maintains significant exposure to digital economy businesses and semiconductor companies. |
Semiconductors Digital Economy AI Software Hardware |
FinancialsFinancial intermediaries that should benefit from interest rates determined by free market forces are a key focus. Multiple financial firms contributed positively to Q4 performance including Citigroup, Bank of Ireland, BNP Paribas, NN Group, Capital One, and Charles Schwab. |
Banks Interest Rates Financial Services Capital Markets Insurance | |
Trade PolicyThe fund is monitoring ongoing developments with U.S. trade policies and their uncertain impact. Global trade flows have been altered by new U.S. trade policies, creating winners and losers among multi-national producers of tradeable goods. |
Tariffs Global Trade Policy Uncertainty Geopolitics | |
InflationThe fund is monitoring the abilities of portfolio companies to manage cost inflation and maintain profit margins consistent with expectations. This is highlighted as a key area of attention given the evolving inflation outlook. |
Cost Management Profit Margins Pricing Power | |
| 2025 Q3 |
SemiconductorsThe fund holds significant positions in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Samsung Electronics, both showing strong performance. Taiwan Semiconductor returned 32.4% YTD with 22.5% trailing 5-year revenue growth. Samsung Electronics delivered 67.5% YTD returns despite negative 2024 performance. |
Taiwan Semiconductor Samsung Foundries Memory |
TelecomCommunications services represent 28% of portfolio weight, the largest sector allocation. Key holdings include Zegona Communications with 216.3% YTD returns, Orange SA with 68.7% YTD performance, and AT&T showing 28.2% YTD gains. The sector weight increased 6% year-over-year. |
Zegona Orange AT&T Network Operators | |
FinancialsFinancial services comprise 20% of portfolio allocation with strong performers including Citigroup (47.3% YTD), Bank of Ireland (85.7% YTD), BNP Paribas (62.8% YTD), and Charles Schwab (30.2% YTD). The managers believe these firms should benefit from interest rates determined by free market forces. |
Banks Citigroup BNP Paribas Interest Rates | |
TechnologyMajor technology holdings include Alphabet with 28.8% YTD returns and Meta Platforms at 25.7% YTD. The portfolio shows high exposure to digital economy firms. Information Technology represents 12% of sector allocation with consistent performance across the holdings. |
Alphabet Meta Digital Economy Software |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Ticker | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| TICKER | COMMENTARY |
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| GOOGL | Alphabet Inc A (Google) Internet-based search & advertising, content, software applications, and data centers. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -8.1%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +66.0%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +19.9%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +17.0%. The most significant detractors were technology firms Alphabet and Meta Platforms. |
| TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Taiwan-based designer & manufacturer of semiconductors. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): +11.7%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +52.9%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +23.3%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +31.6%. Leading contributors to portfolio performance for the quarter included technology firms Samsung Electronics, CACI International, and Taiwan Semiconductor. |
| C | Citigroup Multi-national banking & financial services firm. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -2.3%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +70.4%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +5.5%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +9.0%. Eighteen equities subtracted at least -0.10% from Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund portfolio performance during Q1'2026. The most significant detractors were... financials Charles Schwab, Capital One, Bank of Ireland, and Citigroup. |
| T | AT&T Inc. Communications services provider and network operator. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): +18.1%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +14.0%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: -6.1%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +3.2%. Leading contributors to portfolio performance for the quarter included... communications network operators Zegona Communications, Orange, AT&T, and Deutsche Telekom. |
| FCX | Freeport-McMoran Inc. Global mining company with significant reserves of important minerals. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): +16.0%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +35.4%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +13.0%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +1.9%. Leading contributors to portfolio performance for the quarter included... miner Freeport McMoran. |
| SCHW | Charles Schwab Corporation U.S. centric wealth management platform, securities brokerage, and bank. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -5.6%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +36.6%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +10.1%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +23.6%. The most significant detractors were... financials Charles Schwab, Capital One, Bank of Ireland, and Citigroup. |
| BABA | Alibaba Group Holding Internet infrastructure and e-commerce services provider. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -14.4%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +75.8%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +12.9%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +6.5%. The most significant detractors were... e-commerce firms Alibaba and Tencent Holdings. |
| TTE | Total Energies SE Global oil & gas producer and distributor and low carbon electricity supplier. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): +44.6%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +27.3%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +9.4%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: -2.5%. Leading contributors to portfolio performance for the quarter included... energy producers Total Energies and Shell. |
| SHEL | Shell PLC Global oil & gas producer and distributor. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): +29.7%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +23.9%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +14.4%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +0.4%. Leading contributors to portfolio performance for the quarter included... energy producers Total Energies and Shell. |
| 0700.HK | Tencent Holdings Ltd. E-commerce and digital entertainment holding company, based in China. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -19.8%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +44.6%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +10.3%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +16.2%. The most significant detractors were... e-commerce firms Alibaba and Tencent Holdings. |
| META | Meta Platforms (Facebook) Global social networking, communications, internet-based content, and advertising. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -13.3%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +13.1%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +21.5%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +22.8%. The most significant detractors were technology firms Alphabet and Meta Platforms. |
| CACI | CACI International, Inc Command & control, communications, cyber security services to business & government. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): +2.1%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +31.9%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +11.6%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +11.6%. Leading contributors to portfolio performance for the quarter included technology firms Samsung Electronics, CACI International, and Taiwan Semiconductor. |
| LLY | Eli Lilly Global branded pharmaceutical development, manufacture, distribution. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -14.3%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +40.2%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +21.9%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +45.3%. The most significant detractors were... pharmaceutical firms Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. |
| SAP | SAP SE Germany-based global software developer for business applications. Q1'26 Total Returns ($US): -30.8%, Calendar 2025 Total Returns ($US): +0.6%, Trailing 5 Year Revenue/Share Annual Growth Rate: +6.4%, Trailing 1 Year Revenue/Share Growth Rate: +7.7%. The most significant detractors were... software developers SAP and Adobe. |
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