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O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc 2023 Q4 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q4 2023 Letter Analysis

O'Keefe Stevens Advisory, Inc Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Value-focused fund delivered strong 2023 performance led by Nvidia's AI-driven surge. Manager predicts small cap outperformance in 2024 based on cheaper valuations and rate cuts."

Executive Summary

O'Keefe Stevens Advisory delivered strong performance in 2023 led by Nvidia's 200%+ appreciation as AI became mainstream. The fund maintains an unconstrained approach, owning positions ranging from under $200 million to over $1 trillion market cap. Manager Dominick D'Angelo correctly predicted one acquisition among top holdings but missed on Tesla valuation and crypto resilience. For 2024, he predicts Russell 2000 outperformance driven by cheaper small cap valuations and expected rate cuts. Top picks include Five Point Holdings, which resolved debt maturity issues, and Aercap, benefiting from aircraft supply constraints and insurance recoveries. The portfolio suffered from commodity exposure through Graftech and Greenfirst Forest Products, with Graftech facing potential exit if no recovery by Q4 2024. Key lessons include avoiding major shareholder overhangs and the challenges of commodity investing versus durable compounding businesses. The manager emphasizes acting differently than markets and finding bargains with resolved overhangs.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

78%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (78%)

High conviction demonstrated through concentrated portfolio with named, sized positions. Manager explicitly states top 5 holdings, discusses specific position sizing decisions, and provides clear thesis for each major holding. Willingness to hold through volatility evident in Nvidia trimming strategy and Graftech patience.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager shows mild optimism about 2024 opportunities, particularly in small caps, but acknowledges challenging commodity environment and European economic weakness. Positive on specific sectors but balanced overall.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

Portfolio remains concentrated in high-conviction positions but manager is trimming winners like Nvidia and considering exits from underperformers like Graftech. Selective approach with some defensive positioning.

Capital Deployment

25%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (25%)

Manager is selectively deploying into top picks FPH and AER while trimming Nvidia and considering Graftech exit. Net activity appears modestly positive but measured, representing selective deployment rather than aggressive capital allocation.

Forward Guidance

35%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (35%)

Manager is actively deploying into top picks FPH and AER, expects Russell 2000 outperformance, and predicts another acquisition. Clear deployment bias toward small caps and specific opportunities.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language includes both opportunity words (bargains, attractive, undervalued) and risk words (challenges, downturn, precarious). Slightly more opportunity-focused but balanced with caution.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager acknowledges specific risks including European economic weakness, commodity demand challenges, and excess EV supply. Risks are named and discussed but not central to the letter's theme. Standard risk awareness without systemic concerns.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in small caps and specific situations like FPH and AER. Emphasizes finding bargains across market caps but notes commodity investing challenges. Moderate opportunity set requiring selectivity.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Manager demonstrates multi-year patience with positions like Greenfirst (expecting takeout in next few years) and willingness to hold Graftech until Q4 2024. Focus on fundamental value realization over 2-5 year periods rather than near-term catalysts.