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Mondrian International Equity Value Opportunities 2024 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2024 Letter Analysis

Mondrian International Equity Value Opportunities Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+7.6%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Mondrian maintains overweight Japan position based on attractive valuations and accelerating corporate governance reforms. Despite yen volatility from carry trade unwinding, Japanese holdings outperformed in Q3."

Executive Summary

Mondrian maintains an overweight position in Japan based on attractive valuations and expectations for future real returns, supported by a 35-year track record of adding value through stock selection. The firm's Japanese holdings outperformed MSCI Japan and MSCI EAFE in Q3 despite yen-induced volatility from carry trade unwinding. Corporate governance reforms continue accelerating with share buybacks above 2023 record highs and 10% annual dividend growth over 20 years. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's latest reforms are driving companies to explain return on capital and implement improvement plans. Management teams are responding with buybacks, dividend hikes, independent directors, and unwinding cross-shareholdings. The yen remains materially undervalued according to PPP analysis despite 12% Q3 appreciation. Mondrian has incorporated currency adjustments in valuation models and added domestic-oriented investments while reducing cyclical exposure. The firm expects continued governance improvements and sees significant value still to be unlocked, maintaining confidence in Japan's long-term prospects despite near-term currency volatility.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by maintaining overweight Japan position despite volatility, 35-year track record emphasis, and specific named holdings like Mitsubishi Electric and Toyota Industries with detailed thesis explanations. The firm makes clear portfolio adjustments based on conviction while maintaining significant absolute exposure.

Growth Outlook

60%

BearishBullish

Neutral (60%)

Mondrian expresses constructive optimism about Japan's long-term prospects, citing attractive valuations and structural improvements in corporate governance. While acknowledging near-term currency volatility challenges, the firm maintains confidence in future real returns and sees significant value still to be unlocked.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

The firm maintains an overweight position in Japan but has made defensive adjustments by reducing cyclical and semiconductor exposure while adding domestic-oriented investments. This reflects a selective, risk-aware approach rather than aggressive risk-taking.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

Limited net deployment activity with the firm adding to domestic-oriented investments while reducing cyclical exposure, representing rotation rather than net capital deployment. No cash level changes mentioned, suggesting balanced positioning adjustments.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

Mondrian indicates continued confidence in Japan exposure and expects to identify further opportunities in mispriced securities. However, the guidance is measured and acknowledges the need for selectivity given currency volatility, showing balanced deployment intentions.

Language Signal

45%

BearishBullish

Balanced (45%)

Language is predominantly positive with terms like 'attractive opportunities,' 'strong returns,' and 'significant value to be unlocked.' However, this is balanced by risk acknowledgments around currency volatility and the need for defensive positioning adjustments.

Perceived Risk

55%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (55%)

Moderate risk perception with specific discussion of currency volatility challenges, potential for longer turbulent periods, and systemic risks from yen carry trade unwinding. The firm acknowledges meaningful risks while maintaining investment conviction.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

Strong opportunity perception with Japan described as offering 'attractive opportunities for active managers' and the firm expecting to 'identify further opportunities in mis-priced securities.' Corporate governance reforms are creating ongoing value unlock opportunities.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Long-term orientation evidenced by 35-year track record emphasis, focus on structural governance improvements over multiple years, and willingness to hold through short-term volatility. The firm emphasizes fundamental value realization over extended periods.