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"Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock exceeding COVID's impact, with 700-800 million barrels lost."
Open Square Capital returned 47.7% in Q1 2026 versus the S&P 500's -4.3% loss, driven primarily by oil-focused positioning ahead of and during the US-Iran conflict. The manager views the Strait of Hormuz closure as a fundamental reset of global energy markets, creating a supply disruption of 14 million barrels per day that exceeds COVID's demand shock. With an estimated 700-800 million barrels of production lost and structural changes including higher strategic reserves and reduced spare capacity, the manager expects oil prices to settle at $80-90/barrel long-term versus the previous $65 baseline. The portfolio is concentrated in energy names including Occidental Petroleum warrants, which benefit significantly from higher oil prices, and a new position in Valaris to gain exposure to the Transocean merger in offshore drilling. The manager exited Peloton due to economic backdrop concerns and trimmed software positions to focus on energy themes. Despite recent ceasefire negotiations, the manager believes the geopolitical and supply impacts will prove permanent rather than transitory.
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Market Conviction
High-conviction positioning: Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Growth Outlook
Market outlook remains above average conviction: Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Risk Appetite
Risk appetite posture is moderate conviction: Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Capital Deployment
Manager actively deployed capital into high-conviction opportunities. Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Forward Guidance
Forward guidance signal: Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Language Signal
Tone analysis indicates low conviction language: Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Perceived Risk
Perceived risk level is evaluated as moderate conviction. Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Opportunity Density
Opportunity density index indicates moderate conviction actionable entry points. Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
Time Horizon
Investment time horizon reflects a moderate conviction orientation. Open Square Capital delivered 47.7% returns in Q1 2026 by positioning for higher oil prices ahead of the US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz closure created a supply shock excee...
