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Horos Asset Management 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

Horos Asset Management Quarterly Analysis

Buyside Digest is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, Horos Asset Management. This analysis is provided for institutional research purposes only and is not investment advice.

Fund Returns

YTD+8.5%

Annualized+12%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyEurope, Global

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Horos delivered solid Q2 returns while avoiding artificial intelligence speculation that drove technology stocks to dotcom-era valuations. The manager trimmed expensive positions like Alphabet and added undervalued European names including Azimut Holding."

Executive Summary

Horos Asset Management delivered solid performance in Q2 2023 with their international fund up 8.5% year-to-date, though lagging benchmark returns driven by technology speculation. The manager expresses concern about the artificial intelligence boom triggering massive multiple expansion in the Magnificent Seven technology companies, reminiscent of the dotcom bubble. While ChatGPT's launch has created legitimate disruption potential, particularly threatening Google's search dominance, current valuations appear disconnected from fundamentals. Geopolitical risks around Taiwan and TSMC's semiconductor manufacturing dominance add systemic concerns, especially amid escalating US-China trade tensions. The fund maintained discipline by trimming Alphabet despite strong performance and exiting positions like Applus Services following takeover activity. New investments included Italian asset manager Azimut Holding and a reinitiation in TGS after price correction. The manager sees significant upside potential in their portfolio of undervalued European and Spanish companies, contrasting with expensive technology names driving market returns. Their focus remains on fundamental value rather than momentum-driven artificial intelligence speculation.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

The manager demonstrates moderate-high conviction through specific position sizing decisions, named holdings with clear rationales, and disciplined trimming of expensive positions. They provide detailed analysis of individual companies like Alphabet, Azimut, and TGS with specific valuation metrics and investment theses, though the diversified portfolio structure prevents a higher score.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges positive 2023 market performance but expresses significant concern about technology sector speculation and artificial intelligence bubble dynamics. While noting good returns across global markets, the tone is cautious about sustainability and draws parallels to the dotcom bubble.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

The fund is positioned defensively, trimming expensive technology positions like Alphabet and avoiding the Magnificent Seven momentum. They're selectively adding undervalued European names but maintaining discipline rather than chasing performance, indicating low risk appetite for current market conditions.

Capital Deployment

43%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (43%)

Net capital activity shows modest de-risking with exits from Applus Services and Vertu Motors, trimming of Alphabet, offset partially by new positions in Azimut and TGS reinitiation. The overall activity suggests slight capital harvesting rather than aggressive deployment.

Forward Guidance

15%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (15%)

The manager intends to continue their disciplined value approach, focusing on undervalued opportunities while avoiding expensive technology speculation. They express confidence in portfolio upside potential but show no urgency to deploy into momentum-driven sectors.

Language Signal

45%

BearishBullish

Balanced (45%)

Language is dominated by risk-focused terms including bubble, speculation, overvaluation, geopolitical tensions, and systemic risks. While acknowledging some opportunities, the overall directional language leans cautious with frequent warnings about market dynamics.

Perceived Risk

72%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (72%)

The manager identifies multiple significant risks including technology bubble dynamics, geopolitical tensions around Taiwan/TSMC, US-China trade wars, and systemic concentration in Magnificent Seven stocks. Detailed discussion of potential artificial intelligence disruption and semiconductor supply chain vulnerabilities indicates high perceived risk environment.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager sees selective opportunities in undervalued European and Spanish markets, describing them as off investor radar and generating great investment opportunities. However, they characterize the broader market as requiring significant selectivity due to technology sector overvaluation.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The manager demonstrates multi-year thinking with references to long-term value realization and willingness to hold through volatility. Their disciplined approach of trimming expensive positions and focus on intrinsic value suggests a patient, medium to long-term investment horizon of 2-4 years.