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Platinum Asia Fund 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

Platinum Asia Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-0.8%

Annualized+12.5%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyAsia

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Asian markets face mixed recovery with India outperforming while China disappoints. Fund maintains optimistic medium-term outlook based on controlled inflation and proactive monetary policies across the region."

Executive Summary

The Platinum Asia Fund returned -0.8% for Q2 2023 as China's post-COVID recovery proved disappointing while India, Taiwan and Vietnam outperformed. The fund's core thesis centers on Asia's medium-term prospects as countries navigate post-COVID recovery with controlled inflation and proactive central bank policies. Key performance drivers included strong Indian holdings like InterGlobe Aviation benefiting from constrained airline capacity and robust travel demand, while semiconductor names Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gained on production cuts to stabilize memory pricing amid AI optimism. Chinese holdings underperformed as property sales cooled and consumption remained subdued, though the government deployed counter-cyclical monetary tools including rate cuts and liquidity injections. Portfolio positioning emphasized electric vehicle leader CATL despite near-term headwinds, while adding Indonesian retailer MAP Aktif Adiperkasa. The fund maintains 86% net invested position reflecting attractive valuations across Asian markets, with continued focus on uncovering new prospective investments despite political transition risks in upcoming elections across India, Indonesia and Taiwan.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

Fund demonstrates moderate-high conviction through 86% net invested position, specific position sizing decisions, and clear thesis on individual holdings like CATL and InterGlobe Aviation. Manager provides detailed rationale for additions and trims, showing conviction in stock selection while maintaining diversified approach across multiple Asian markets.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager expresses optimism about medium-term Asian prospects and controlled inflation, but acknowledges disappointing Chinese recovery and mixed near-term conditions. Balanced between constructive medium-term view and cautious near-term assessment.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

Fund maintains high 86% net invested position reflecting confidence in Asian valuations, actively adding new positions like CATL and MAP Aktif Adiperkasa while trimming winners. Positioning shows selective risk appetite despite headwinds.

Capital Deployment

20%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (20%)

Fund shows modest net deployment activity with new positions in CATL and MAP Aktif Adiperkasa while trimming some winners. No significant cash level changes mentioned, suggesting rotation rather than major net deployment or de-risking.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

Manager states continued focus on uncovering new investments and maintains optimistic medium-term outlook, but acknowledges need to monitor political transitions and market conditions. Selective deployment bias with measured optimism.

Language Signal

15%

BearishBullish

Bearish (15%)

Language includes optimistic terms like 'attractive valuations' and 'prospective investments' but balanced with concerns about 'disappointing recovery,' 'cooling property sales,' and 'subdued consumption.' Slightly more cautious than bullish overall.

Perceived Risk

55%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (55%)

Manager acknowledges specific risks including disappointing Chinese recovery, cooling property markets, and upcoming political transitions across key markets. Discusses geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainties, showing moderate risk awareness without alarm.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager states 'we continue to uncover new prospective investments across the region' and maintains high net exposure reflecting attractive valuations. Selective opportunities identified in specific markets and sectors despite headwinds.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Manager explicitly focuses on 'medium-term prospects' and discusses multi-year themes like SOE reform and EV adoption. Investment decisions appear based on 2-5 year outlook rather than near-term catalysts, though some positions have shorter-term drivers.