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Peterson Investment Fund 2023 Q4 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q4 2023 Letter Analysis

Peterson Investment Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-3.5%

YTD+21.7%

Annualized+10.4%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyUS, Global, Asia, Emerging markets

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Core positions include Berkshire Hathaway with 40% upside, rapidly growing Daily Journal courthouse software business, and deeply discounted Alibaba projected to reach $230-350 per share by 2030 versus current $75. Proprietary dividend capture strategy enhances cash returns."

Executive Summary

Peterson Investment Fund delivered 21.7% net returns in 2023 despite a 3.5% fourth quarter decline, bringing cumulative returns to 235% since inception with 10.4% annualized performance. The fund employs a concentrated value strategy focused on seven infinite compounders spanning global markets from emerging economies like Turkey and India to established US markets. Core holdings include Berkshire Hathaway, valued at over $1.1 trillion with 40% upside potential, Daily Journal Corporation with 35% revenue growth in courthouse software, and Alibaba trading at significant discount to projected 2030 value of $230-350 per share versus current $75. The fund utilizes structured value purchasing methods, selling puts to acquire shares below market prices, and has developed proprietary Structured Dividend Capture software generating double-digit returns on cash. Portfolio companies maintain strong balance sheets with positive net cash positions and growing cash flows. Despite macro headwinds including inflation, geopolitical tensions, and election uncertainty, the concentrated approach targeting undervalued compounders with pricing power positions the fund for continued outperformance over the long term.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

82%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (82%)

Very high conviction evidenced by concentrated seven-position portfolio with detailed fundamental analysis and specific price targets. Manager provides explicit valuations (Berkshire $1.1T vs market cap, Alibaba $230-350 target vs $75 current), sizes positions as 'largest,' and demonstrates willingness to hold through volatility. Strong declarative language about business quality and long-term prospects.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager expresses cautious optimism about markets, noting we are in early innings of bull market that began October 2022 and typically last five years. However, acknowledges significant macroeconomic challenges including inflation, geopolitical tensions, and election uncertainty that will introduce volatility.

Risk Appetite

50%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (50%)

Portfolio remains fully invested in concentrated positions with manager stating preference to own growing businesses rather than shift to cash like other managers. Actively deploying structured value strategies and maintaining conviction in undervalued compounders despite acknowledging short-term volatility.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

Portfolio remains fully invested with manager preferring to own businesses rather than hold cash. Actively using structured value methods to add to positions and deploying cash through dividend capture strategy. However, no explicit mention of cash level changes or significant new position additions during the quarter.

Forward Guidance

40%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (40%)

Manager expresses confidence in long-term prospects and continued deployment into existing positions, particularly through structured value methods. However, maintains measured approach given macro uncertainties and emphasizes patience in capital allocation.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Language balances opportunity-focused terms like 'attractive,' 'undervalued,' 'growth potential' with risk acknowledgments including 'uncertainty,' 'volatility,' 'challenges.' More bullish language around specific holdings but tempered by macro caution.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

Manager identifies multiple specific risks including macroeconomic challenges, interest rate uncertainty, inflation, geopolitical tensions, election volatility, and China-specific regulatory risks for Alibaba. Acknowledges concentrated portfolio creates heightened volatility and potential to miss broader market opportunities.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

Manager sees attractive opportunities in current holdings trading below intrinsic value, with specific upside targets provided. Emphasizes that active management and individual security selection present attractive opportunities given current market conditions, though notes selectivity is required.

Time Horizon

85%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (85%)

Explicitly describes holdings as 'infinite compounders' intended to be held indefinitely. Provides 2030 projections for key holdings and emphasizes long-term compounding over multiple years. Manager states intention to own businesses for infinite time horizon and focuses on multi-year value realization rather than near-term catalysts.