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Platinum International Technology Fund 2023 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2023 Letter Analysis

Platinum International Technology Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+13.2%

Annualized+9.4%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Meta Platforms led gains on improved narrative while semiconductor holdings benefited from cycle bottom expectations. Fund added Google, Netflix, and NXP positions while increasing Soitec exposure for electric vehicle silicon carbide potential."

Executive Summary

The Platinum International Technology Fund returned 13.2% for Q1 2023, significantly outperforming during a strong quarter for technology stocks. The Fund benefited from high exposure to semiconductors, which rallied 28% as management teams suggested the industry downturn may bottom in H1 2023. Key contributors included Microchip Technology (+19%), Taiwan Semiconductor (+19%), Micron Technology (+21%), and Infineon Technologies (+33%). Meta Platforms was the top performer (+76%) as the narrative shifted following job cuts and evidence of Reels traction. The Fund added positions in Google amid ChatGPT disruption concerns, Netflix during password-sharing weakness, and NXP Semiconductors for electric vehicle exposure. Artificial intelligence emerged as a hot theme with Microsoft and Nvidia surging. The Fund increased its position in Soitec for silicon carbide wafer technology potential in electric vehicles. With 83% net invested and 11% cash, the Fund is positioned for opportunities in structural change areas including decarbonisation, factory automation, and evolving advertising models while avoiding unprofitable 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, specific thesis explanations for each position, and clear rationale for additions like NXP and Soitec. The manager provides detailed analysis of individual companies and maintains 83% invested despite market uncertainty, indicating strong belief in selected positions.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges market volatility will continue in the short term due to Fed uncertainty and recession concerns, but sees this as creating opportunities rather than expressing strong bearish views. The outlook is cautiously constructive rather than definitively positive or negative.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

The Fund maintains a relatively high 83% net invested position with only 11% cash and 6% shorts, indicating a moderate risk-on stance. The manager is positioned for opportunities but not at maximum exposure, reflecting selective risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

20%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (20%)

The Fund added to Google, Netflix, and initiated NXP while increasing Soitec position, indicating selective deployment. However, no specific cash level changes are mentioned and the activity appears to be rotation rather than net new deployment. The 83% invested position suggests measured rather than aggressive deployment.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager expresses optimism about finding opportunities over the coming 12 months in structural change areas, but acknowledges near-term volatility. The guidance is selectively positive about deployment opportunities rather than broadly bullish.

Language Signal

15%

BearishBullish

Bearish (15%)

Language includes positive terms like 'opportunities,' 'optimism,' and 'strong performance' but is balanced with caution about volatility, market uncertainty, and avoiding unprofitable businesses. The tone is measured rather than enthusiastic.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges market volatility will continue, mentions Fed uncertainty and recession concerns, and notes Silicon Valley Bank impact on tech funding. However, these risks are discussed as manageable challenges rather than systemic threats, with moderate concern expressed.

Opportunity Density

75%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (75%)

The manager expresses optimism about having 'plenty of opportunities to deploy capital' over the coming 12 months and identifies multiple structural change areas including decarbonisation, factory automation, and advertising evolution. The tone suggests an abundant opportunity set in areas of structural change.

Time Horizon

65%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (65%)

The Fund focuses on structural changes over the 'next decade' for semiconductor content in cars and discusses multi-year themes like decarbonisation and factory automation. While acknowledging short-term volatility, the investment approach is clearly oriented toward medium to long-term structural trends rather than near-term catalysts.