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Plural Investing 2023 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2023 Letter Analysis

Plural Investing Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+12.2%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Concentrated value fund targeting small, under-researched businesses at deep discounts. Portfolio trades at 6x estimated three-year earnings with strong fundamentals."

Executive Summary

Plural Partners Fund delivered 6.9% net returns in Q1 2023, marking three years since inception with 22.6% annualized returns. Manager Chris Waller employs concentrated value investing, typically allocating capital to 6-8 best investments trading at substantial discounts to conservatively calculated intrinsic value. The portfolio estimates businesses trade at 6x net profits in three years with double-digit growth rates, strong balance sheets, 20% average return on tangible capital, and management teams with 24% average ownership. Key holdings include Currency Exchange International, one of only three major US foreign currency suppliers benefiting from travel recovery and international expansion after competitor Travelex exited, and Jet2, now the UK's largest package holiday operator with 20% market share up from 14% pre-Covid. The manager maintains 88% net exposure with 12% cash, focusing on businesses with strong competitive positions emerging stronger post-Covid. Investment horizon remains 3-5 years with confidence in value recognition over time.

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Meta Strategy Gauges

Algorithmic conviction, macroeconomic posture, and risk appetite signals extracted from this quarterly letter with qualitative explanations.

Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

82%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (82%)

Very high conviction evidenced by concentrated portfolio of 6-8 positions, specific price targets for holdings (CXI $60/share, Jet2 £25/share), detailed fundamental analysis, and manager's significant personal investment alongside partners. Clear thesis articulation with specific catalysts and timeframes.

Growth Outlook

65%

BearishBullish

Bullish (65%)

Manager expresses optimism about investment prospects over the coming years, stating excitement about what the next three years may bring. Portfolio companies have strong prospects and the manager sees value recognition occurring over the 3-5 year investment horizon.

Risk Appetite

70%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (70%)

Fund maintains 88% net exposure with 103% long exposure, indicating strong risk appetite. Manager added to positions that declined while underlying businesses performed well, showing willingness to increase exposure during volatility.

Capital Deployment

30%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (30%)

Manager added to positions that declined while underlying businesses performed well, indicating selective deployment. However, cash remains at 12% with no indication of significant cash level changes, suggesting moderate deployment activity rather than aggressive capital deployment.

Forward Guidance

75%

CautiousExpansionary

Expansionary (75%)

Manager explicitly states excitement about the next three years and confidence in value recognition over the investment horizon. Clear intention to continue concentrated value approach with expectation of strong returns from current holdings.

Language Signal

60%

BearishBullish

Balanced (60%)

Language is predominantly positive with terms like 'excited', 'strong prospects', 'outstanding job', and 'confident'. Some balanced discussion of risks and volatility but overall directional language leans bullish.

Perceived Risk

25%

Low RiskElevated

Low Risk (25%)

Manager acknowledges temporary drawdowns and stock price volatility but frames these as opportunities rather than risks. Risk discussion is limited to standard disclaimers about volatility, with primary focus on business fundamentals and long-term value creation.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

Manager demonstrates ability to find attractive opportunities in under-researched small companies, with specific examples of market share gains and competitive advantages. Research process improvements suggest expanding opportunity set, though selectivity remains high.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Explicit 3-5 year investment horizon with specific three-year price targets for holdings. Manager emphasizes patience and long-term value creation, stating willingness to hold if market shut for five years. Clear multi-year thesis development for each position.