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RiverPark Large Growth Fund 2023 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2023 Letter Analysis

RiverPark Large Growth Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+16.59%

Annualized+12.87%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"RiverPark Large Growth outperformed with 16.59% returns as inflation receded and growth multiples recovered. Strong performance from Meta, NVIDIA, and Shopify drove results while new positions in Lululemon and UnitedHealthcare were added at attractive valuations."

Executive Summary

RiverPark Large Growth Fund returned 16.59% in Q1 2023, outperforming the S&P 500's 7.50% and Russell 1000 Growth's 14.37%. The fund benefited from improving macroeconomic conditions as inflation showed signs of receding, with key indicators coming in better than expected. This supported a recovery in growth stock multiples after the 2022 selloff driven by higher rates concerns. Top contributors included Meta Platforms, NVIDIA, Shopify, Uber, and Apple, with strong earnings results and AI momentum driving performance. New positions were initiated in Lululemon and UnitedHealthcare at attractive valuations following temporary dislocations. The portfolio consists of secular growth businesses trading at discounts to future prospects, positioned to continue innovating and gaining market share regardless of economic landing scenarios. Key risks include banking sector stress from deposit outflows and macroeconomic headwinds slowing enterprise cloud adoption. The manager expects continued multiple expansion as the inflation narrative improves.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

Manager demonstrates high conviction through concentrated portfolio with detailed analysis of individual holdings, specific growth projections (LULU doubling revenue in 5 years), and willingness to initiate new positions during volatility. Clear thesis articulation for each major holding supports strong conviction assessment.

Growth Outlook

60%

BearishBullish

Neutral (60%)

Manager expresses constructive optimism about markets with inflation receding and growth multiples recovering, but acknowledges uncertainty about Fed actions and recession risks. Positive on growth stock outlook but balanced with macro concerns.

Risk Appetite

70%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (70%)

Portfolio is positioned in secular growth businesses with new positions initiated during the quarter. Manager describes having businesses at deep discounts to growth prospects, indicating willingness to deploy capital and maintain growth exposure.

Capital Deployment

40%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (40%)

Fund initiated two new positions (Lululemon and UnitedHealthcare) during the quarter, indicating selective deployment activity. However, no specific cash level changes mentioned and deployment appears measured rather than aggressive.

Forward Guidance

65%

CautiousExpansionary

Expansionary (65%)

Manager expects growth stock multiple expansion to continue and believes portfolio businesses will keep innovating and growing. Forward-looking statements are constructive about business fundamentals and market positioning.

Language Signal

55%

BearishBullish

Balanced (55%)

Language includes positive terms like 'attractive valuations,' 'deep discounts,' 'compelling opportunities,' and 'substantial growth,' balanced with acknowledgment of risks and macro uncertainties. Net positive directional language.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager acknowledges specific risks including banking sector stress, macro headwinds affecting cloud adoption, and Fed policy uncertainty. Risks are identified and discussed but not characterized as systemic threats, representing moderate risk awareness.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager found attractive opportunities to initiate new positions in quality companies at historically low valuations, suggesting a reasonably rich opportunity set. Portfolio described as having businesses at deep discounts to growth prospects.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Manager discusses multi-year growth projections (LULU doubling revenue in 5 years, mid-teens earnings growth for UNH) and focuses on secular growth trends rather than near-term catalysts. Emphasis on long-term business fundamentals over short-term events.