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Harry Qelm Baabsman 2024 Q4 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q4 2024 Letter Analysis

Harry Qelm Baabsman Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceCAUTIOUS

GeographyGlobal, US, Europe

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Particularly SolarEdge's 89% decline. Manager maintains conviction in value approach and clean energy transition thesis, viewing current sector weakness as cyclical."

Executive Summary

The Steppe Eagle delivered -8.46% in 2024 versus +17.00% for MSCI World, bringing since-inception returns to +0.12%. The underperformance stemmed from extreme clean energy sector weakness, with SolarEdge losing 89% and contributing -9.9% to portfolio returns. Despite maintaining 30% exposure to wind, solar, and battery companies, the manager views this as cyclical weakness similar to 2011-2013 post-Fukushima crisis. Positive contributors included technology holdings Salesforce (+74%), Alphabet (+69%), and European recovery plays Zalando and HelloFresh. The fund maintains conviction in its value-oriented approach, avoiding the Magnificent 7 concentration except Alphabet bought at reasonable 2022-2023 prices. With Buffett Indicator at 206 versus 78 median and growth-value ratios at extreme levels, the manager expects market correction to favor undervalued holdings. Portfolio holds 35% cash, positioning for opportunities as valuations normalize. The strategy targets environmentally sustainable businesses trading at significant discounts with 3-10+ year investment horizons.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by maintaining 30% clean energy exposure despite 89% SolarEdge loss, concentrated positions in named holdings (Salesforce 8.37%, Zoom 6.81%), and explicit long-term holding periods (7+ years for Salesforce). Manager provides specific position sizing and detailed thesis defense despite underperformance.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

Manager expresses cautious pessimism about current market conditions, citing extreme valuations (Buffett Indicator at 206 vs 78 median), unsustainable tech concentration, and bubble-like conditions. However, maintains long-term optimism about specific sectors and eventual market normalization.

Risk Appetite

43%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (43%)

Portfolio holds 35% cash indicating defensive positioning, though manager maintains concentrated exposure to clean energy despite 2024 losses. Started small positions in value stocks but overall positioning suggests cautious risk appetite given market conditions.

Capital Deployment

35%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (35%)

Portfolio holds 35% cash indicating significant de-risking from typical equity allocation. Only started small positions (below 2%) in new value names. High cash level suggests defensive positioning and limited deployment activity despite identifying opportunities.

Forward Guidance

10%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (10%)

Manager expects recovery in clean energy and European holdings in 2025-2027, with cautious optimism about long-term prospects. Positioning for opportunities when market extremes correct, suggesting mild deployment bias when conditions improve.

Language Signal

40%

BearishBullish

Balanced (40%)

Language dominated by risk warnings about market concentration, extreme valuations, bubble conditions, and cyclical weakness. While some opportunity language exists around undervalued holdings, overall tone emphasizes caution and market risks.

Perceived Risk

75%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (75%)

Manager identifies multiple systemic risks including extreme market concentration, Buffett Indicator at bubble levels (206 vs 78 median), unsustainable growth-value ratios, and warns of potential collapse similar to 2000 or 2021. Detailed discussion of tail risks and historical precedents.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in undervalued European stocks, clean energy recovery potential, and old-school value companies. However, characterizes overall market as expensive with limited attractive options at current prices, requiring patience and selectivity.

Time Horizon

78%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (78%)

Explicitly states 3-10+ year investment horizon, recommends 7+ year holding period for Salesforce, describes fund as 'for the long run' with patience as first condition. Uses apple tree metaphor emphasizing multi-year growth cycles and permanent capital approach.