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Madison Investors Fund 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

Madison Investors Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+6.5%

Annualized+9.64%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Madison Investors Fund navigated Q1 2023 banking volatility and tech rally with disciplined stock selection. Strong semiconductor and search franchises drove performance while opportunistic Schwab purchase during banking panic demonstrates value-oriented approach."

Executive Summary

Madison Investors Fund returned 6.5% in Q1 2023, slightly trailing the S&P 500's 7.5% gain as tech-heavy Nasdaq surged 17%. Top contributors included Analog Devices and Alphabet, benefiting from the technology rally. Analog Devices outperformed the broader semiconductor industry due to supply constraints in analog chips from engineering expertise shortages. Alphabet managed costs amid advertising slowdown while the market initially worried about ChatGPT competition, though managers believe the AI threat to core search is limited currently. The fund's banking holdings, particularly U.S. Bancorp, were pressured by sector-wide panic following two bank failures, despite strong fundamentals. Managers view the selling as indiscriminate and believe well-managed banks are net beneficiaries of deposit flows. Portfolio activity remained minimal with one sale (Black Knight) and one purchase (Charles Schwab), bought opportunistically during March declines. The fund maintains limited banking exposure to manage contagion risk while positioning in quality franchises with wide moats and strong management teams.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

The fund demonstrates moderate-high conviction through concentrated holdings (29 total positions), specific thesis explanations for major holdings, and willingness to add positions during volatility. Detailed analysis of individual companies and clear rationale for decisions support this score, though some hedging language around macro risks prevents a higher rating.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The managers acknowledge market volatility and banking sector concerns but express confidence that regulatory support will prevent systemic issues. They view current dislocations as creating opportunities rather than indicating fundamental market problems.

Risk Appetite

35%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (35%)

The fund maintains selective exposure with limited banking sector allocation to manage risk, while opportunistically adding quality names like Schwab during declines. This reflects a cautiously constructive but risk-aware positioning.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

Portfolio activity was minimal with one sale funding one purchase, representing rotation rather than net deployment. No cash level changes mentioned and overall activity described as low, indicating neutral capital deployment.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

Managers indicate they will continue monitoring developments closely, particularly in AI and banking, while remaining ready to capitalize on market dislocations. The tone suggests selective deployment rather than aggressive risk-taking.

Language Signal

40%

BearishBullish

Balanced (40%)

Language emphasizes opportunities, strong franchises, competitive moats, and quality management, with risk discussions balanced by confidence in regulatory support and company fundamentals. More constructive than cautious overall.

Perceived Risk

55%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (55%)

Managers identify specific risks including banking contagion, AI competitive threats, and cash sorting dynamics. However, they frame most risks as manageable through positioning and express confidence in regulatory support, indicating moderate risk perception.

Opportunity Density

60%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (60%)

The fund found selective opportunities during market dislocations, as evidenced by the Schwab purchase, and maintains conviction in existing holdings. Managers view volatility as creating opportunities rather than indicating scarcity, suggesting moderate opportunity density.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The fund emphasizes long-term strategic choices, competitive moats, and multi-year growth prospects for holdings. References to watching AI developments over time and focus on sustainable competitive advantages indicate a multi-year investment horizon.