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Platinum International Technology Fund 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

Platinum International Technology Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+4.2%

Annualized+9.5%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Alphabet, and Oracle, while semiconductor cycle improvements benefited Korean memory makers. Chinese holdings detracted amid weak consumer confidence."

Executive Summary

The Platinum International Technology Fund returned 4.2% for the quarter as artificial intelligence emerged as the dominant investment theme. ChatGPT's rapid adoption to 100 million users sparked widespread AI integration across technology platforms, benefiting holdings like Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Oracle. The fund capitalized on semiconductor cycle improvements with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gaining from production cuts and AI-driven demand expectations. However, Chinese technology holdings including Alibaba, Tencent, and JD.com detracted from performance due to weak consumer confidence post-COVID reopening. The fund maintains an 82% net invested position with selective short positions to manage risk. While technology valuations are no longer at bargain levels after the Nasdaq-100's 40% first-half gain, the managers believe their diversified approach across semiconductors, enterprise software, and digital platforms provides attractive opportunities without excessive risk exposure. Key concerns include elevated interest rates, economic slowdown risks, and ongoing China-US tensions affecting global technology demand.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

Fund demonstrates moderate-high conviction through concentrated positions in named holdings like Meta, Alphabet, Oracle, and semiconductor names. Managers provide specific thesis explanations for key positions including Nintendo re-entry and Oracle's AI infrastructure role. However, significant cash position and defensive language prevent higher scoring.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager acknowledges technology sector strength but expresses caution about elevated valuations and multiple macro uncertainties including economic slowdown, geopolitical tensions, and China recovery challenges.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

Fund maintains defensive positioning with 82% net exposure, 12% cash, and 6% shorts. Manager emphasizes avoiding unnecessary risks and managing elevated valuations through selective positioning.

Capital Deployment

45%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (45%)

Fund maintains cautious positioning with 12% cash and selective short positions. Manager exited Western Digital and eBay while adding Nintendo, suggesting modest rotation rather than net deployment. Emphasis on risk management indicates slight de-risking bias.

Forward Guidance

0%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (0%)

Manager takes neutral stance on deployment, focusing on careful selection rather than aggressive positioning. Emphasizes managing risks at this point in the cycle rather than scaling exposure.

Language Signal

15%

BearishBullish

Bearish (15%)

Language balances opportunity recognition in AI and semiconductors with significant risk warnings about valuations, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions. Cautious tone dominates despite acknowledging sector strength.

Perceived Risk

72%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (72%)

Manager identifies multiple significant risks including elevated interest rates, economic slowdown with Germany in recession, China recovery challenges, geopolitical tensions, and stretched technology valuations. Detailed discussion of macro uncertainties and emphasis on avoiding unnecessary risks indicates high perceived risk environment.

Opportunity Density

45%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (45%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in AI beneficiaries and semiconductor cycle recovery but emphasizes need for careful selection due to elevated valuations. Mixed signals with some attractive areas offset by stretched pricing in many technology names.

Time Horizon

60%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (60%)

Fund demonstrates medium-term orientation through thematic positioning in AI and semiconductor cycles. Nintendo investment based on console transition expectations and Oracle's AI infrastructure role suggest 2-3 year investment horizons rather than short-term trading.