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Platinum International Brands Fund 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

Platinum International Brands Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-3.4%

Annualized+11.4%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyAsia, Europe

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"The Fund's -3.4% quarterly return reflects cautious positioning amid expensive US markets and weak Chinese consumer recovery. While AI-driven US tech stocks rallied strongly, the Fund's consumer brands focus limited participation."

Executive Summary

The Platinum International Brands Fund returned -3.4% for the quarter, underperforming buoyant global markets due to geographic positioning and net exposure levels. The Fund's net short position in US stocks meant it did not fully benefit from US market strength, particularly the AI-driven rally in technology stocks that the Fund cannot own due to its consumer brands focus. Chinese holdings weighed significantly on performance, with every Chinese stock declining as the anticipated consumer rebound proved weaker than expected. Positive contributors included Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Netflix, benefiting from AI optimism and strong operational performance. Nintendo gained from the success of The Super Mario Bros. movie, creating positive feedback loops for its gaming business. The manager remains cautiously positioned on US markets where valuations appear unjustified, while seeing opportunities in Chinese consumer brands trading at attractive valuations amid extreme pessimism. The Fund added positions in Indonesian retailer MAP Aktif Adiperkasa, Japanese companies Ezaki Glico and Pernod Ricard, and Keisei Electric Railway.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

65%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (65%)

The manager demonstrates moderate conviction through specific position additions in Japanese and Indonesian companies, clear views on US market overvaluation versus Chinese opportunities, and willingness to maintain defensive positioning despite underperformance. However, the cautious stance and hedged language prevent a higher score.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager expresses caution about US market valuations and describes optimism as unjustified, while acknowledging some positive signs in China. Overall tone is cautious but not deeply bearish.

Risk Appetite

30%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (30%)

The Fund maintains low net exposure due to concerns about developed market consumption and holds net short positions in US stocks. This reflects a defensive, risk-off positioning.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

The Fund added four new positions during the quarter including MAP Aktif Adiperkasa, Ezaki Glico, Pernod Ricard, and Keisei Electric Railway, while exiting some positions. This represents modest net deployment activity.

Forward Guidance

35%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (35%)

The manager states they remain cautiously positioned and describes US market optimism as unjustified, indicating a wait-and-see approach rather than aggressive deployment.

Language Signal

40%

BearishBullish

Balanced (40%)

Language includes cautious, disappointing, unjustified optimism, and concerns about consumer spending, but is balanced with some positive observations about Chinese valuations and opportunities.

Perceived Risk

70%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (70%)

The manager identifies specific risks including exhausted consumer savings, student loan payment resumption, and potential interest rate impacts on employment. These risks are discussed with meaningful detail and concern.

Opportunity Density

45%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (45%)

The manager sees selective opportunities in Chinese consumer brands due to attractive valuations and some opportunities in Japanese companies, but characterizes the overall environment as requiring caution and selectivity.

Time Horizon

60%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (60%)

The manager focuses on medium-term themes like consumer behavior normalization post-pandemic and structural opportunities in Japanese companies, suggesting a 2-3 year investment horizon without explicit urgency for near-term catalysts.