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Van Der Mandele Arar Fund 2023 Q4 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q4 2023 Letter Analysis

Van Der Mandele Arar Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceNEUTRAL

Market CapSmallCap

GeographyUS, Europe, Asia, Global

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"The Van der Mandele ARAR Fund experienced a 1.63% decline in January 2024, following robust gains in November (+12.9%) and December (+8.1%)."

Executive Summary

The Van der Mandele ARAR Fund experienced a 1.63% decline in January 2024, following robust gains in November (+12.9%) and December (+8.1%). While broader equity benchmarks benefited from mega-cap technology strength, the fund maintained disciplined selectivity, limiting exposure to the Magnificent Seven due to rich valuations. Instead, capital is allocated toward undervalued small and mid-cap companies exhibiting strong earnings momentum and attractive two-year growth profiles at significantly lower price-to-earnings multiples. Core positions include Jackson Financial, OneWater Marine, Peugeot Invest, Basic-Fit, Alphawave, and newly added OKWind Groupe, a subsidy-free solar technology provider. Recent portfolio adjustments involved transitioning out of Stellantis into Peugeot Invest, trimming sub-scale positions, and exiting leftover micro-holdings. Market outlook remains cautious regarding aggressive rate-cut expectations and soft-landing consensus, with the manager anticipating potential short-term economic friction. However, global equity valuations outside mega-cap tech, particularly in regions like China, offer compelling long-term reward-to-risk profiles for active stock selection.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated 22-stock portfolio with named, sized positions including Jackson Financial (14.1%) and OneWater (10.5%). Manager provides specific P/E ratios, growth expectations, and detailed company analysis. Clear thesis on stock selection methodology and willingness to hold through volatility as shown with OneWater and Alphawave positions.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager expresses mild optimism about markets not looking overly expensive and China offering upside, but tempers this with concerns about rate cut expectations being too optimistic and potential for economic disappointments causing turbulence.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

Fund maintains concentrated positioning with 22 stocks and minimal cash (0.3%), showing willingness to stay invested. Manager expresses happiness with current positioning and confidence in stock selection approach, indicating moderate risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

Limited deployment activity with cash at minimal 0.3% level. Manager added one new position (OKWind), trimmed three names, and made some rotational moves including switching Stellantis to Peugeot. Activity suggests selective rotation rather than aggressive deployment or de-risking.

Forward Guidance

35%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (35%)

Manager expects fund to do very well in slowly normalizing environment and is happy with positioning. However, acknowledges potential short-term turbulence and maintains cautious stance on macro conditions, showing selective optimism.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Language includes positive terms like 'very optimistic,' 'happy with positioning,' and 'plenty of upside,' but balanced with risk language including 'turbulence,' 'disappointing economy,' and 'overreacting.' Net positive but measured tone.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager acknowledges moderate risks including overly optimistic rate cut expectations, potential economic disappointments, and short-term market turbulence. Risk discussion is present but not dominant, with specific concerns about macro conditions balanced against opportunity identification.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees selective opportunities, adding new position OKWind and expressing optimism about specific holdings like Alphawave. Notes that some green stocks have declined to affordable levels and China offers upside, suggesting reasonable opportunity set within concentrated approach.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Multi-year investment horizon evidenced by willingness to hold through short-term volatility (OneWater down 20%, Alphawave retreating after earnings). Manager focuses on 2025-2026 earnings expectations and long-term growth trends like AI/datacenter boom, indicating 2-3 year investment timeframe.