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RiverPark Long/Short Opportunity Fund 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

RiverPark Long/Short Opportunity Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-2.39%

YTD+24.27%

Annualized+6.37%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Long portfolio companies showed robust business momentum and market share gains as COVID distortions fade. Short book contributed 163 basis points through targeted hedges."

Executive Summary

RiverPark Long/Short Opportunity Fund returned -2.39% in Q3 2023, underperforming the HFRI Equity Hedge Index (-0.97%) but outperforming the S&P 500 (-3.27%). Year-to-date performance remains strong at 24.27%. The quarter was driven by mixed macro data points, with strong GDP growth and employment offset by rising energy prices pushing headline CPI from 3.0% to 3.7%. The fund's long portfolio companies reported strong business momentum with above-market growth rates and market share gains as COVID distortions fade. The short book generated 163 basis points of performance through direct hedges rather than macro-oriented positions. Key contributors included Blackstone, Alphabet, and Booking Holdings, while detractors were Adyen, Apple, and Illumina. The fund added six new positions including Equinix, Eli Lilly, Lockheed Martin, McDonald's, PepsiCo, and Starbucks. Portfolio exposure ended at 94.00% long, 28.63% short, and 65.38% net. The manager maintains focus on secular growth themes while positioning shorts against rate-sensitive sectors and flawed business models.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

The fund demonstrates high conviction through concentrated positions in named holdings with specific thesis explanations and growth targets. Top 10 holdings represent 40.9% of assets, and the manager provides detailed fundamental analysis for each new position with specific revenue and cash flow projections. The secular theme focus and willingness to re-initiate previous positions shows strong conviction in their investment process.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges mixed macro data with rising rates and higher-for-longer concerns pressuring stocks, but emphasizes that companies in their long portfolio showed strong business momentum and above-market growth rates. The tone is cautiously optimistic about their portfolio positioning despite macro headwinds.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

The fund increased gross exposure slightly (93.8% to 94.00% long) while reducing net exposure (67.9% to 65.38% net) by adding short positions. They added six new long positions but also increased hedging focus, indicating selective risk-taking rather than aggressive deployment.

Capital Deployment

25%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (25%)

The fund added six new positions during the quarter while slightly increasing gross exposure from 93.8% to 94.00% long. However, net exposure decreased from 67.9% to 65.38% due to increased short positioning, indicating selective deployment rather than aggressive capital deployment.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager plans to continue their secular-themed strategy with renewed focus on shorting flawed business models and rate-sensitive sectors. They express confidence in long-term positioning but are taking a measured approach to new deployment given macro uncertainties.

Language Signal

15%

BearishBullish

Bearish (15%)

Language is balanced with positive terms like 'strong business momentum,' 'above market rates,' and 'well positioned' offset by risk language including 'pressured stocks,' 'higher for longer,' and concerns about rate impacts. The net balance slightly favors cautious optimism.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

The manager identifies specific macro risks including rising energy prices pushing CPI higher, higher-for-longer rate expectations, and Fitch's US debt downgrade causing Treasury yield increases. They acknowledge these factors pressured stocks and are positioning shorts against rate-sensitive sectors, indicating meaningful risk awareness.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, adding six new quality positions across different sectors while maintaining focus on secular growth themes. They identify specific companies taking market share and growing above market rates, suggesting a reasonably rich opportunity set within their investment universe.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The fund demonstrates a multi-year investment horizon with specific projections for companies over the next five years, including revenue growth and cash flow targets. The manager discusses long-term secular themes and expresses confidence in generating strong performance 'in the years to come,' indicating a patient capital approach.