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TGV Compound Fund 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

TGV Compound Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"German long-term value fund achieving 6.9% annualized returns through concentrated positions in technology, biotech, and payments companies. Manager focuses on attractive entry prices and margin of safety, with key holdings in BioNTech, Siltronic, PayPal, and Alphabet."

Executive Summary

LMN Capital manages the TGV Compound Interest fund with a long-term value investing approach, achieving 6.9% annualized returns since inception. The portfolio focuses on companies with strong competitive positions and sustainable business models. Key holdings include BioNTech, positioned to benefit from ongoing COVID-19 vaccination needs and cancer research pipeline; Siltronic, a critical semiconductor wafer manufacturer with strategic importance outside Asia; PayPal, a well-positioned global payment provider undergoing management transition; and Alphabet, which initially faced AI concerns but now benefits from artificial intelligence opportunities. The manager emphasizes attractive entry pricing and margin of safety principles, recommending portfolio adjustments including adding to Tucows position. Major risks include market volatility affecting safety margins and increased operational challenges from stronger competition. The investment philosophy centers on selecting companies capable of surviving diverse economic scenarios while achieving strong operating results over extended time horizons.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

75%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (75%)

High conviction evident through concentrated portfolio of 9 companies with detailed analysis of each holding. Manager provides specific reasoning for positions, discusses individual company fundamentals extensively, and makes clear recommendations for portfolio adjustments. The depth of company-specific commentary and willingness to add to positions during volatility demonstrates strong conviction.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager expresses cautious optimism about long-term trends like digitalization and electrification driving growth, particularly in semiconductors. Acknowledges market volatility but maintains constructive view on selected sectors and companies.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

Portfolio maintains concentrated positions but with careful attention to margin of safety. Manager recommends adding to positions where prices have fallen, indicating selective risk-taking within disciplined framework.

Capital Deployment

25%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (25%)

Manager recommends adding to Tucows position and suggests reallocation for first half of 2023. While not aggressive deployment, shows willingness to add capital selectively where margin of safety has increased.

Forward Guidance

20%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (20%)

Manager plans to continue long-term approach with selective position adjustments. Recommends specific additions like Tucows while maintaining focus on companies that can survive various scenarios.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Language emphasizes opportunities in digitalization, AI potential, and attractive valuations. Uses positive terms like 'excellent profits,' 'strategic importance,' and 'attractive terms' while acknowledging risks in balanced manner.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

Manager explicitly discusses multiple risk factors including market volatility, operational risks from increased competition, and specific risks around Interactive Brokers' systems. Acknowledges that risks have increased in some areas while maintaining investment discipline.

Opportunity Density

45%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (45%)

Manager sees selective opportunities, particularly where prices have fallen (like Tucows), and identifies long-term trends in digitalization and AI. However, emphasizes selectivity and patience rather than abundant opportunities.

Time Horizon

85%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (85%)

Explicitly long-term focused fund with permanent capital structure. Manager discusses multi-year themes like COVID vaccination continuing 'for years to come' and semiconductor growth 'for years to come.' Emphasizes companies that can survive various scenarios over extended periods.