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Recurve Capital 2024 Q4 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q4 2024 Letter Analysis

Recurve Capital Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Recovering strongly from 2022 drawdown through concentrated investments in disruptive companies. Led by Carvana's three-phase transformation, the portfolio targets Builder Companies with significant market share growth potential in non-disruptive industries."

Executive Summary

Recurve Capital delivered exceptional performance in 2024 with 55.7% net returns, completing a strong recovery from the 2022 drawdown. The fund's strategy focuses on investing in disruptive Builder Companies in non-disruptive industries, seeking companies with attractive business models and significant runway for market share growth. The portfolio is concentrated in nine positions led by Carvana at 38.4%, which is progressing through a three-phase narrative change from balance sheet concerns to proving superior business model efficiency to returning to rapid growth. Other major holdings include Cogent Communications, RH, Wayfair, and cruise operators, all positioned as disruptors in their respective markets. The manager expects multiple layers of future contributions as underperforming positions recover and others capture remaining excess value from Covid-affected environments. With a strong bench of prospective investments and disciplined valuation approach targeting double-digit earnings yields, Recurve aims to generate 15%+ compounded returns over long-term horizons while taking advantage of market volatility to enhance returns.

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Institutional Meta Strategy

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Algorithmic conviction, macroeconomic posture, and risk appetite signals extracted from this quarterly letter with qualitative explanations.

Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

82%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (82%)

Very high conviction evidenced by concentrated portfolio of nine named positions with specific weightings and detailed thesis for each holding. Manager provides explicit valuation targets, multi-year forecasts, and clear catalysts. The 38.4% Carvana position with detailed three-phase narrative demonstrates exceptional conviction in the largest holding.

Growth Outlook

75%

BearishBullish

Bullish (75%)

The manager expresses strong optimism about the forward prospects, describing 2024 as characterized by improved economic and macro stability without recession. He states feeling highly confident in the disruptors owned and mentions having a great roadmap ahead with several layers of contributions expected.

Risk Appetite

60%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (60%)

The portfolio remains concentrated with Carvana at 38.4% weight, showing continued risk appetite. However, the manager acknowledges this concentration is transitory and will be rebalanced when appropriate. The fund maintains a focused approach with nine positions and a strong bench ready for deployment.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

Minimal net deployment activity in 2024. No new positions added and one position (AWI) exited. Activity was primarily internal rebalancing between existing positions rather than net capital deployment. Manager indicates readiness to deploy when conditions are right but no urgency.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

The manager indicates selective deployment bias, stating the bench is strong but not yet strong enough to break into the starting lineup. No new positions were added in 2024, with activity focused on internal rebalancing. Future deployment appears conditional on finding the right opportunities.

Language Signal

65%

BearishBullish

Bullish (65%)

Language is predominantly positive with terms like excellent performance, stronger than ever, great roadmap ahead, and highly confident. However, balanced with acknowledgment of challenges like Wayfair underperformance and the complexity of some transformations.

Perceived Risk

35%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (35%)

Moderate risk acknowledgment with discussion of market volatility and some portfolio underperformance. Manager notes about one-third of portfolio has meaningfully underperformed since 2022, but frames risks as manageable and temporary rather than systemic threats.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager describes having a strong bench of companies ready to buy when conditions are right, indicating good opportunity identification. However, notes the bench is not yet strong enough to break into the starting lineup, suggesting selective but available opportunities.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Clear long-term orientation with multi-year thesis development and 5+ year return targets. Manager discusses multi-decade journey for the fund and provides 2026-2028 valuation scenarios. Emphasis on sustained growth across cycles rather than near-term catalysts, though some specific timeframes are mentioned for individual holdings.