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Claret Asset Management 2025 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2025 Letter Analysis

Claret Asset Management Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Market correction from Trump tariffs represents typical non-recession pullback that should recover within 10 months. Interest rate environment changes will drive mid-single digit equity returns over next 20 years versus historical 11.3%."

Executive Summary

Claret Asset Management's Q1 2025 letter addresses the market correction triggered by Trump's tariff announcements, which caused the S&P 500 to fall 17.5% from its February highs. The manager contextualizes this as a typical non-recession correction, noting that 10% corrections occur every 1.6 years on average and typically recover within 10 months. At February highs, the S&P 500 traded at 27x earnings but has corrected to more reasonable 21.6x levels, though further 10-15% downside is possible. The manager identifies interest rates as the primary driver of equity returns, arguing that the next 20 years will likely see mid-single digit returns versus the 11.3% annualized returns during the 1981-2020 declining rate period. High yield corporate bonds offering over 8.5% yields present attractive alternatives to equities with less volatility. The manager advocates maintaining diversified portfolios of quality companies, avoiding emotional decisions during corrections, and considering rebalancing toward fixed income given current market dynamics and reduced equity return expectations.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

75%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (75%)

The manager expresses strong conviction in his views on interest rates driving equity returns, the temporary nature of political disruptions, and the value of maintaining long-term discipline. Historical data and clear frameworks support his positions with confidence.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager acknowledges the current correction and potential for further 10-15% downside, while noting elevated valuations. However, he frames this as a normal, non-recession correction that will recover within 10 months, showing measured pessimism rather than panic.

Risk Appetite

43%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (43%)

The manager suggests rebalancing toward fixed income and increasing cash positions for those uncomfortable with volatility. This indicates a slightly defensive posture, though not aggressively risk-off given the emphasis on maintaining long-term positioning.

Capital Deployment

40%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (40%)

The manager suggests rebalancing toward fixed income and increasing cash positions for comfort, indicating modest de-risking. However, he emphasizes maintaining core equity positions in quality companies, suggesting selective rather than aggressive capital withdrawal.

Forward Guidance

35%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (35%)

The manager explicitly states that equity returns over the next 20 years will be in the mid-single digits, well below historical averages, and suggests fixed income may outperform equities. This represents a notably bearish long-term outlook for equity markets.

Language Signal

10%

BearishBullish

Bearish (10%)

While discussing corrections and risks, the manager uses reassuring language like 'this too shall pass' and emphasizes opportunities in high yield bonds. The tone is educational and measured rather than alarmist, with slight positive bias toward long-term investing discipline.

Perceived Risk

60%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (60%)

The manager acknowledges multiple risk factors including elevated valuations, political volatility, tariff wars, and changing interest rate environment. He discusses corrections and bear market frequency extensively, showing clear awareness of current risk levels.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager identifies specific opportunities in high yield bonds offering 8.5%+ yields and suggests the correction may create buying opportunities for long-term investors. He sees selective value emerging from the market pullback.

Time Horizon

85%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (85%)

The manager consistently emphasizes long-term investing, discusses 20-year return expectations, and advocates holding quality companies through market cycles. His house analogy and emphasis on time as a friend for good companies reflects a very long-term orientation.