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Tweedy, Browne International Value II 2023 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2023 Letter Analysis

Tweedy, Browne International Value II Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+6.44%

YTD+8%

Annualized+8.43%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapSMID Cap

GeographyAsia, Europe, Global

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Tweedy Browne delivered solid Q1 returns led by European and Chinese holdings despite banking sector headwinds. The managers see a capital markets reset favoring value over growth as inflation persists and rates normalize higher."

Executive Summary

Tweedy Browne's funds delivered solid Q1 2023 returns of 5.09% to 6.64% despite underperforming benchmarks in a risk-on environment led by large-cap technology stocks. The funds benefited significantly from European holdings, particularly Swedish companies like SKF, Trelleborg, Husqvarna, and Autoliv, as well as Chinese holdings following China's reopening and policy relaxation. Japanese small and mid-cap companies also contributed positively. However, financial, energy, media, and healthcare holdings faced headwinds, with bank stocks impacted by the mid-quarter banking crisis involving Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse. The managers believe a capital markets reset is underway, with inflation persistence and normalizing interest rates creating an environment favoring value over growth and active over passive strategies. Their portfolios remain well-differentiated from benchmarks with significant non-US exposure and attractive valuations, including 26% in companies under $10 billion market cap versus 10% for MSCI EAFE. New positions were established in undervalued companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

70%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (70%)

The manager demonstrates high conviction in their value investment thesis and capital markets reset narrative. They maintain concentrated positions in named holdings, express clear views on the changing environment, and state definitive intentions to capitalize on the shift. The 100-stock portfolio with specific position commentary and clear thesis articulation supports this conviction level.

Growth Outlook

60%

BearishBullish

Neutral (60%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about the future, believing in a capital markets reset that will favor their investment style. They acknowledge near-term uncertainty but remain optimistic about future equity returns and see the current environment as potentially profitable for value investing.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

The funds maintain their established positioning with modest portfolio activity during the quarter. They established some new positions but overall activity was quite modest compared to previous periods. The positioning reflects selective risk-taking rather than aggressive deployment.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

Portfolio activity slowed during the quarter with only a few new positions established and modest sales. The manager notes activity was quite modest compared to the rather brisk pace of the last two years, indicating limited net deployment despite some selective new investments.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

The manager intends to take full advantage of the ongoing sea change in capital markets and encourages shareholders to buckle up for what could be a bumpy but profitable time ahead. This suggests a measured approach to capitalize on opportunities rather than aggressive deployment.

Language Signal

45%

BearishBullish

Balanced (45%)

The language balances opportunity-focused terms like attractive, well positioned, and optimistic with risk acknowledgments including uncertainty, headwinds, and crisis. The overall tone leans slightly positive but remains balanced with appropriate caution.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

The manager identifies several meaningful risks including market adjustment to new economic realities, persistent inflation, normalizing interest rates, banking sector uneasiness, and near-term uncertainty. The banking crisis discussion and acknowledgment of uncertain environment demonstrate moderate to high risk awareness.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

The manager sees attractive opportunities in the current environment, establishing new positions in companies trading at significant discounts to intrinsic value. They believe the capital markets reset creates favorable conditions for their investment style and express optimism about the opportunity set ahead.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager takes a long-term view, discussing how the next ten years could be radically different and positioning for a multi-year capital markets reset. They reference long-term holdings and focus on intrinsic value rather than near-term catalysts, indicating a patient, multi-year investment horizon.