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NZS Capital - Growth 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

NZS Capital - Growth Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+16.68%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"NZS outperformed in Q2 driven by mega-cap tech and semiconductor equipment strength. The manager maintains conviction in digital economy enablers while noting AI has increased uncertainty and disruption risk across all companies."

Executive Summary

NZS Capital's Growth Equity Strategy returned 7.61% net in Q2 2023, outperforming the global equity benchmark by 135 basis points. The portfolio benefited from strength in mega-cap technology stocks, with Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet leading performance alongside semiconductor equipment names like Lam Research and Cadence Design Systems. The manager maintains conviction in their thesis that secular growth will come from enablers of the analog-to-digital economy transition. While AI represents vast opportunity similar to the early internet era, the manager notes it has widened outcome ranges and increased disruption risk for all companies. They trimmed semiconductor exposure where stocks had significant AI-related rallies while maintaining long-term conviction in the sector. New positions included Repligen in bioprocessing and Cognex in industrial automation. The manager exited PayPal due to disappointing margin expansion amid competitive pressures. Looking forward, they remain positive on growth stocks and innovative companies, calling for prudent but opportunistic portfolio construction as economic uncertainty persists but market conditions normalize.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

The manager demonstrates high conviction through concentrated positioning in named holdings like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet as top contributors. They articulate specific thesis around digital economy enablers and semiconductors as AI building blocks. Portfolio actions are decisive including exiting PayPal and trimming semiconductor exposure, with clear rationale provided for each decision.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about markets adapting to central bank policy ranges and economic concerns abating somewhat. However, they acknowledge persistent interest rate policy uncertainty and economic shock risks, creating a mildly positive but measured outlook.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

The portfolio shows selective risk-taking with trimming of semiconductor positions after rallies and exiting PayPal, while adding new positions in Repligen and Cognex. The manager describes 'prudent but opportunistic' construction, indicating a cautious but not defensive stance.

Capital Deployment

48%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (48%)

The manager describes trading that 'did not significantly move the portfolio' with shifts to 'better opportunities' but 'no wholesale changes.' They trimmed semiconductor exposure and exited PayPal while adding two new positions, representing modest rotation rather than net deployment or de-risking.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager remains positive about an environment favoring growth stocks and innovative companies, calling for opportunistic portfolio construction. They express willingness to deploy selectively while maintaining caution around valuations and risk.

Language Signal

15%

BearishBullish

Bearish (15%)

Language is balanced with positive terms like 'opportunity,' 'attractive,' and 'favorable' offset by risk language including 'uncertainty,' 'risks,' and 'cautious.' The tone is constructive but measured, with roughly equal weighting of bullish and cautious signals.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges moderate risks including interest rate policy uncertainty, potential economic shocks from inflation or higher rates, and increased uncertainty from AI disruption. Risk discussion is present but not alarmist, with risks framed as manageable rather than systemic threats.

Opportunity Density

60%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (60%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, describing shifts to 'better opportunities' and identifying attractive areas like automation and healthcare where AI impact has lagged. They note some areas have become 'marginally less attractive' while others 'remain attractive relative to the risk,' indicating moderate selectivity.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The manager emphasizes long-term views about semiconductor importance 'in the next decade' and describes semiconductors as 'long-term opportunities.' They reference weathering volatility through 'disciplined portfolio construction' and focus on secular trends rather than near-term catalysts, indicating a multi-year investment horizon.