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Stewart Asset Management 2025 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2025 Letter Analysis

Stewart Asset Management Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-7.61%

Annualized+16.93%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Stewart Asset Management's portfolio underperformed in Q1 amid tariff uncertainty and economic slowdown fears, but strong underlying earnings growth of 17% continues. Portfolio now trades at attractive 11X-12X 2030 earnings, near Covid lows."

Executive Summary

Stewart Asset Management's flagship portfolio declined 7.61% net in Q1 2025 versus the S&P 500's 4.27% decline, driven by economic slowdown concerns and tariff uncertainty. Despite market volatility, the manager emphasizes that portfolio companies continue demonstrating strong fundamentals with 17% look-through earnings growth in Q1 and projected 21% growth for 2025. The government's announcement of high tariffs on trading partners has created uncertainty, though bilateral trade negotiations are underway with key partners. The Federal Reserve has warned that tariffs will likely cause slower growth and higher inflation. However, the market decline has created attractive opportunities, with portfolio holdings now trading at 11X-12X estimated 2030 earnings, comparable to March 2020 Covid lows. The manager maintains conviction in their high-quality growth companies, noting that three-quarters of holdings had earnings gains during 2020's global shutdown. With no significant portfolio changes made, they believe current valuations offer excellent potential gains over the next few years as they may be nearing an important market bottom.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

75%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (75%)

High conviction evident in maintaining unchanged portfolio positioning despite volatility, strong emphasis on company fundamentals and earnings growth, and clear statements about attractive valuations and future prospects.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager acknowledges economic slowdown concerns and tariff-related uncertainty but emphasizes emerging opportunities and attractive valuations. The outlook balances near-term headwinds with longer-term optimism about market positioning.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

Portfolio positioning remains unchanged despite market volatility, suggesting a steady approach. The manager maintains exposure to high-quality growth companies while noting attractive entry points, indicating modest constructive positioning.

Capital Deployment

0%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

The manager explicitly states no significant changes were made to portfolios, indicating neutral capital deployment activity despite acknowledging attractive emerging opportunities.

Forward Guidance

40%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (40%)

The manager expresses clear optimism about future prospects, stating they may be nearing an important bottom and that excellent gains are possible over the next few years from current levels.

Language Signal

15%

BearishBullish

Bearish (15%)

Language balances acknowledgment of risks and challenges with emphasis on opportunities, attractive valuations, and strong underlying fundamentals. Net positive directional bias emerges through opportunity-focused framing.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

Significant discussion of trade war risks, economic slowdown concerns, tariff impacts on growth and inflation, and broader market uncertainty, indicating elevated risk perception.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

Strong emphasis on emerging opportunities from market decline, attractive valuations at historical lows, and potential for excellent gains, suggesting a rich opportunity set despite near-term challenges.

Time Horizon

80%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (80%)

Clear focus on long-term prospects, 2030 earnings estimates, multi-year return potential, and emphasis on companies that adjust and course correct over time, indicating patient capital approach.