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Platinum Asia Fund 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

Platinum Asia Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+2.5%

Annualized+12.9%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Trimmed expensive Indian holdings trading at 60x earnings while adding Indonesian opportunities at 10x multiples. Short-term headwinds from US rates and Chinese property persist, but attractive valuations across the region create compelling long-term investment opportunities."

Executive Summary

The Platinum Asia Fund returned 2.5% in Q2 2024, benefiting from strong semiconductor performance and selective Chinese holdings. TSMC and SK hynix delivered gains of 25% and 28% respectively on AI enthusiasm, while large Chinese companies like Tencent performed well during a brief rally on property support policies. Indian holdings Interglobe and Macrotech continued strong performance reflecting post-election optimism. The manager trimmed successful positions including SK hynix after significant gains and reduced Indian exposure given stretched valuations, with Macrotech trading at 60x earnings. New opportunities were found in Indonesia, adding to Astra International and property developer Pakuwon Jati at less than 10x earnings. While short-term headwinds include US rate concerns, Chinese property uncertainty, and AI outlook volatility, Asian markets remain attractively valued. The portfolio positioning reflects a focus on finding quality companies where competitive dynamics and governance allow for attractive long-term returns despite current market noise.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

Manager demonstrates conviction through specific position sizing decisions, trimming expensive holdings while adding to undervalued opportunities. Clear thesis on regional property cycles and valuation disparities with specific examples like selling at 60x vs buying at 10x earnings shows strong analytical conviction.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager acknowledges attractive valuations in Asian markets and sees long-term opportunities, but explicitly notes short-term headwinds from US rates, Chinese property concerns, and AI outlook uncertainty clouding the picture.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

Portfolio actions show selective risk-taking with trimming of expensive positions and adding to cheaper opportunities, but overall positioning appears cautious given the trimming of successful holdings and focus on valuation discipline.

Capital Deployment

43%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (43%)

Net activity shows more trimming than adding, with reductions in successful positions like SK hynix, Interglobe, and Macrotech, while only modest increases to Indonesian holdings. This suggests slight capital harvesting rather than aggressive deployment.

Forward Guidance

15%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (15%)

Manager expresses confidence in finding opportunities where fundamentals support attractive returns, but emphasizes patience and selectivity rather than aggressive deployment given current market conditions.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language balances opportunity recognition with risk awareness. Positive terms like attractive valuations and compelling opportunities are balanced by concerns about headwinds and uncertainty.

Perceived Risk

55%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (55%)

Manager identifies multiple specific risk factors including US dollar strength, US rates, AI outlook uncertainty, and Chinese property concerns. These are discussed as meaningful headwinds affecting short-term market dynamics.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees selective opportunities across the region, particularly in undervalued markets like Indonesia, while noting that attractive valuations exist despite short-term noise. Emphasis on selectivity suggests moderate opportunity density.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Investment approach focuses on medium to long-term fundamentals with examples like property cycle analysis spanning multiple years. Manager willing to hold through short-term volatility while focusing on competitive dynamics and governance for long-term returns.