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Aoris International Fund 2023 Q4 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q4 2023 Letter Analysis

Aoris International Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+11.1%

YTD+30.8%

Annualized+15.6%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Strong contributors included Copart, Microsoft, and Costco, while Nike was sold due to competitive pressures. The portfolio trades at a 20% discount to intrinsic value with expected 10% annual value growth, supporting confidence in the 8-12% long-term return target."

Executive Summary

Aoris International Fund delivered strong performance in Q4 2023, returning 11.1% versus 5.0% for its benchmark, capping off an exceptional year with 30.8% annual returns versus 21.6% for the benchmark. The fund maintains a concentrated portfolio of 15 high-quality businesses purchased at attractive valuations. Top performers in 2023 included Copart (+60%), Microsoft (+57%), Costco (+48%), L'Oréal (+41%), and Fastenal (+40%), demonstrating the diversity of the portfolio beyond technology. The manager made two portfolio changes, selling Nike due to intensifying competition and Graco at fair value, while adding RELX and Atlas Copco. Key risks include potential margin pressure from wage inflation in tight labor markets. The manager expects the portfolio companies to grow intrinsic value at 10% annually, with current valuations at a 20% discount to fair value providing additional return potential. Despite strong recent performance, the manager remains confident in achieving the 8-12% annual return target over the next 5-7 years through disciplined focus on quality businesses at attractive prices.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

82%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (82%)

Very high conviction evidenced by concentrated 15-stock portfolio with detailed thesis explanations for each holding. The manager provides specific return expectations (10% intrinsic value growth, 4% from valuation), discusses position sizing decisions, and demonstrates willingness to hold through volatility while making selective changes.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses mild optimism about the portfolio companies' prospects but maintains a balanced view on broader markets. While confident about the quality businesses owned, there's acknowledgment of potential challenges like wage inflation pressuring margins.

Risk Appetite

50%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (50%)

The fund maintains full investment in 15 concentrated positions with no mention of cash levels or defensive positioning. The manager continues to deploy capital through new purchases like Atlas Copco while maintaining conviction in existing holdings.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

Moderate rotation activity with two sales (Nike, Graco) funding two purchases (RELX, Atlas Copco). No cash level changes mentioned, suggesting this represents capital rotation rather than net deployment. One position (Tractor Supply) was reduced in size.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager expresses selective deployment bias, having made strategic additions like Atlas Copco and RELX while trimming or exiting positions like Tractor Supply and Nike. The approach is measured rather than aggressive.

Language Signal

40%

BearishBullish

Balanced (40%)

Language is predominantly constructive with terms like 'attractive prices,' 'high-quality,' and 'wealth-creating businesses.' However, this is balanced by risk awareness around margin pressure and competitive dynamics, resulting in moderately positive directional language.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Moderate risk acknowledgment focused on wage inflation pressuring margins and competitive dynamics affecting individual holdings. The manager discusses being 'wary' of businesses with abnormally high margins and acknowledges the need for vigilance in recognizing competitive shifts.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, evidenced by strategic additions of Atlas Copco and RELX, both described as purchased at attractive valuations. The 20% average discount to intrinsic value across the portfolio suggests reasonable opportunity availability, though selectivity is emphasized.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Strong long-term orientation with explicit 5-7 year return targets and emphasis on through-the-cycle performance. The manager discusses owning businesses 'over time' and focuses on intrinsic value growth rather than near-term catalysts, though not at the permanent capital level.