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Absolute Return Partners 2023 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2023 Letter Analysis

Absolute Return Partners Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Jensen argues the QE era continues as tight liquidity drove $23 trillion in 2022 wealth losses and broke 60/40 strategies. With the global economy slowing and core PPI at manageable 3.4%, he expects Fed accommodation despite QE's inflationary nature."

Executive Summary

Jensen argues that liquidity has become the dominant force in financial markets, with 2022's tight liquidity conditions causing $23 trillion in global wealth losses despite less economic damage than the Global Financial Crisis. The positive correlation between bonds and equities destroyed traditional 60/40 portfolio strategies, while UK pension funds nearly collapsed during the Liz Truss episode, forcing Bank of England intervention. Looking forward, Jensen expects the QE era to continue as the global economy slows and the Fed's dual mandate drives policy accommodation. He notes that core PPI at 3.4% gives the Fed room to act, and believes central banks may accept inflation above 2% to help destroy the colossal debt mountain built over recent decades. However, he acknowledges the fundamental challenge that QE is inherently inflationary, initially affecting asset prices but eventually impacting consumer prices. Jensen predicts another crisis will emerge in the not so distant future, necessitating continued central bank intervention through quantitative easing measures.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

45%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (45%)

The manager expresses moderate conviction in his macro thesis about QE continuation and inflation dynamics, using definitive language about future central bank actions. However, the letter is primarily analytical and educational rather than positioning-focused, with no specific investment positions or sizing discussed.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager expresses cautious pessimism about market conditions, noting that another crisis will emerge in the not so distant future and describing current economic slowdown that could end in recession. While he sees potential for Fed accommodation, the overall market outlook is tempered by systemic concerns.

Risk Appetite

0%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (0%)

No specific positioning or risk appetite information is provided in this macro-focused letter. The manager discusses broad market dynamics and policy expectations but does not detail current portfolio positioning or risk management approach.

Capital Deployment

0%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

No information provided about capital deployment, cash levels, or position sizing changes. This is a macro commentary letter focused on policy analysis rather than portfolio activity.

Forward Guidance

43%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (43%)

The manager's forward guidance is cautiously negative, predicting another crisis ahead while expecting central bank intervention. He describes monitoring economic conditions for QE resumption but frames this within a context of ongoing systemic risks and debt concerns.

Language Signal

40%

BearishBullish

Balanced (40%)

Language is dominated by risk-focused terms including crisis, collapse, debt destruction, challenging conditions, and systemic concerns. While some opportunities are implied through QE expectations, the overall tone emphasizes risks and structural problems in the financial system.

Perceived Risk

75%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (75%)

High perceived risk with explicit warnings of future crises, systemic debt concerns, and structural market vulnerabilities. The manager details specific risks including correlation breakdowns, pension fund near-collapses, and the inherent inflationary dangers of QE policies.

Opportunity Density

35%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (35%)

Limited discussion of specific opportunities, with the main opportunity being positioned for QE resumption. The manager focuses more on macro risks and structural challenges than identifying attractive investment prospects in the current environment.

Time Horizon

60%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (60%)

Medium-term outlook focused on policy cycles and economic transitions over the next few years. The manager discusses multi-year themes like debt destruction and QE cycles but doesn't specify exact timeframes for thesis realization.