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Leonard Rickey Advisors 2023 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2023 Letter Analysis

Leonard Rickey Advisors Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS, Global

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Leonard Rickey reduced equity exposure to neutral amid conflicting signals where technical indicators suggest upside potential but economic data points toward recession risks following major bank failures."

Executive Summary

Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors reduced equity exposure to neutral during Q1 2023 amid conflicting market signals. While technical indicators suggested potential for continued stock gains and sentiment remained extremely pessimistic (historically bullish), economic indicators pointed toward increased recession risks following the second largest bank failure in US history. Interest rate expectations shifted dramatically from pricing additional hikes to rate cuts by year-end as the Fed adjusted its tone following banking sector stress. The firm believes markets are overly optimistic about rate cuts given resilient labor markets and persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target. Inflation has proven particularly sticky in services and wages, creating risk that markets have embedded too rapid a decline into prices. The portfolio is positioned for multiple scenarios rather than any specific outcome, taking advantage of 4%+ yields in cash and bonds. The firm continues favoring value over growth stocks given low valuations and maintains potential to add non-US exposure while remaining overweight short-term bonds.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

45%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (45%)

The letter presents a clear defensive positioning strategy but lacks specific named holdings or position sizes. The manager discusses multiple scenarios without committing to a single base case outcome, though they do express conviction about being overweight short-term bonds and favoring value over growth.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager acknowledges some positive technical signals and potential for stock gains but expresses clear concerns about recession risks, banking sector stress, and economic uncertainties. The outlook is cautious with more emphasis on risks than opportunities.

Risk Appetite

30%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (30%)

The firm actively reduced equity positions to neutral during the quarter and increased cash/bond exposure, demonstrating a clear defensive tilt and reduced risk appetite in response to uncertain conditions.

Capital Deployment

25%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (25%)

The firm explicitly reduced equity positions during the quarter to a neutral stance and increased allocation to cash and bonds yielding 4%+, representing clear de-risking and capital preservation rather than deployment.

Forward Guidance

35%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (35%)

The manager is explicitly waiting for better opportunities while maintaining defensive positioning. They state they can get returns from 4%+ cash and bonds while waiting, indicating no rush to deploy capital into risk assets.

Language Signal

40%

BearishBullish

Balanced (40%)

Language is balanced but tilted toward risk awareness with frequent mentions of recession risks, banking stress, uncertain environment, and sticky inflation, though some positive technical signals are acknowledged.

Perceived Risk

70%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (70%)

The manager identifies multiple significant risks including recession probability, banking sector stress from major failures, sticky inflation above Fed targets, and markets potentially mispricing the pace of inflation decline. These risks are discussed in detail throughout the letter.

Opportunity Density

35%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (35%)

The manager sees limited immediate opportunities, explicitly stating they are waiting for better opportunities while earning returns from cash and bonds. They mention potential to add non-US positions but overall characterize the environment as requiring patience.

Time Horizon

60%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (60%)

The manager demonstrates patience by reducing risk and waiting for better opportunities rather than forcing deployment. They reference historical patterns and long-term economic cycles, suggesting a multi-year investment horizon rather than near-term catalyst dependency.