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Mairs & Power – Power Fund 2023 Q4 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q4 2023 Letter Analysis

Mairs & Power – Power Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

YTD+27.7%

Annualized+11.36%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Mairs & Power Growth Fund outperformed in 2023 through strategic technology diversification, particularly the Magnificent 7 stocks. The managers see opportunities in undervalued mid-caps and value stocks while positioning for AI growth."

Executive Summary

The Mairs & Power Growth Fund delivered strong performance in 2023, returning 27.70% and outperforming the S&P 500's 26.29% return. The fund's success was driven by its strategic diversification into technology stocks over recent years, particularly benefiting from the Magnificent 7 technology stocks including Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Nvidia. The managers initiated new positions in Apple, Piper Sandler, and Best Buy during the fourth quarter. Looking ahead, they anticipate a potential rotation favoring value stocks and mid-caps, which have been trading at discounts. Key risks include persistent consumer spending pressures despite economic resilience, with many families still struggling with elevated prices from pre-pandemic levels. Catalysts include expected Fed rate cuts in 2024 and improving earnings growth expectations. The fund is well-positioned for the growing AI trend and maintains its long-term investment philosophy focused on companies with durable competitive advantages, regardless of economic cycles.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

65%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (65%)

The fund demonstrates moderate-high conviction through concentrated positions in named holdings like Microsoft as the largest position, specific thesis explanations for new additions like Apple and Best Buy, and clear positioning around technology and AI themes. However, the diversified nature across multiple sectors and hedged language about waiting for attractive entry points prevents a higher score.

Growth Outlook

50%

BearishBullish

Neutral (50%)

The managers express constructive optimism about 2024 market prospects, citing improving earnings expectations, expected Fed rate cuts, and stabilizing inflation. However, they acknowledge consumer spending concerns and maintain a balanced perspective on economic conditions.

Risk Appetite

25%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (25%)

The fund initiated three new positions during the quarter but maintains a selective approach. They express interest in finding opportunities but emphasize valuation discipline and patience for attractive entry points, indicating moderate risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

30%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (30%)

The fund initiated three new positions (Apple, Piper Sandler, Best Buy) during the quarter, indicating selective deployment. However, the managers explicitly state they await more attractive entry points to add to Apple, suggesting measured rather than aggressive deployment.

Forward Guidance

25%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (25%)

The managers plan to continue their long-term investment process and take advantage of short-term fluctuations. They are selectively looking for opportunities, particularly in AI-enabled companies and undervalued mid-caps, but emphasize patience and discipline.

Language Signal

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Language is balanced with both positive terms like 'compelling opportunities,' 'well positioned,' and 'attractive' mixed with cautious language about consumer spending concerns, valuation discipline, and selective approach.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The managers acknowledge specific risks around consumer spending pressures and elevated prices, but frame these as manageable concerns rather than systemic threats. They express confidence in their long-term approach regardless of economic cycles, indicating moderate risk perception.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The managers describe finding compelling opportunities, particularly in companies that can utilize AI and in undervalued mid-caps. They see a broadening market beyond the Magnificent 7 and expect value stocks to come back, indicating a relatively rich opportunity set.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The fund emphasizes long-term investing for entire economic cycles, not short-term fluctuations. They describe investing in companies with durable competitive advantages and maintaining the same philosophy for over 90 years, indicating a multi-year investment horizon with patience for thesis realization.