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Azvalor Iberia 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

Azvalor Iberia Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+18.5%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Trading at attractive FCF yields of 11.5-16% versus expensive broader markets, the firm expects 10-13% annual returns over five years. Market volatility viewed as opportunity for deployment given strong historical outperformance during downturns."

Executive Summary

Azvalor delivered positive returns across most funds in H1 2024, with the Iberian fund gaining 2.4%. Since inception, the funds have generated substantial outperformance, with those invested since March 2003 multiplying their investment 14 times versus 4.6 times for the MSCI World. The firm's concentrated portfolios focus on high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets and owner-management, trading at attractive valuations with FCF yields of 11.5-16% compared to 4-6% for Western markets. Current portfolios offer estimated upside of 86-93% and are positioned to deliver 10-13% annual returns over the next five years. The firm views market volatility as opportunity, having historically outperformed during downturns. Key risks include expensive broader market valuations, particularly the S&P 500 trading at 22x forward earnings. Catalysts include potential market corrections creating deployment opportunities. The firm maintains conviction in their value-oriented approach despite near-term volatility concerns.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

78%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (78%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated portfolios (10 positions weigh more than 60% in Iberia fund), specific upside estimates of 86-93%, and clear position sizing with named holdings like Sprott Physical Silver Trust. The firm provides specific return expectations of 10-13% annually and maintains concentrated exposure despite market volatility.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about their own portfolios while acknowledging expensive broader market valuations. They see attractive opportunities in their holdings but are concerned about S&P 500 valuations at 22x earnings and potential market corrections.

Risk Appetite

50%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (50%)

The portfolios remain fully invested in concentrated positions with high conviction holdings. The manager added new positions like Sprott Physical Silver Trust and maintains exposure to quality businesses, indicating a risk-on posture despite market concerns.

Capital Deployment

20%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (20%)

Limited deployment activity with only one new position explicitly mentioned (Sprott Physical Silver Trust) while selling New Gold and Endeavour Mining. This appears to be rotation rather than net deployment. No cash level changes mentioned, suggesting neutral to modest deployment.

Forward Guidance

40%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (40%)

The manager expresses willingness to increase investment if market declines occur, viewing volatility as opportunity. However, they acknowledge uncertainty about whether recent corrections signal sharper declines, showing measured deployment bias rather than aggressive action.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Language is balanced between opportunity-focused terms (attractive prices, upside, investment opportunities) and risk-aware language (expensive valuations, market correction, volatility). Slightly more opportunity-focused but tempered by caution about broader markets.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

The manager identifies specific risks including expensive S&P 500 valuations at 22x earnings, potential market corrections, and acknowledges uncertainty about whether August's correction signals sharper declines. Risk discussion is meaningful but not alarmist, focusing on valuation concerns rather than systemic threats.

Opportunity Density

75%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (75%)

The manager sees abundant opportunities in their focused areas, with portfolios offering 86-93% upside and attractive FCF yields of 11.5-16%. They view market volatility as creating the greatest number of opportunities historically, suggesting a rich opportunity set in their value-oriented approach.

Time Horizon

80%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (80%)

Clear long-term orientation with 5-year return expectations of 10-13% annually and emphasis on long-term value recognition. The manager references 20+ years of experience and encourages investors not to pay attention to short-term volatility, indicating a multi-year investment horizon for thesis realization.