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Mayar Capital 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

Mayar Capital Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+7.89%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"63%."

Executive Summary

Mayar Capital's Q2 2024 letter reinforces their commitment to a disciplined value investing approach despite recent underperformance. The fund declined 2.5% in Q2 versus a 2.63% gain for the MSCI World Index, with since-inception annualized returns of 8.82% versus 9.62% for the benchmark. Manager Abdulaziz Alnaim emphasizes the tortoise mindset, prioritizing long-term compounding over quick gains and maintaining patience during inevitable periods of underperformance. The portfolio was actively rebalanced during increased market volatility, adding three new positions including Alstom, Nestle, and Kering while increasing stakes in existing holdings like Capgemini, UPS, and Vestas. The manager draws parallels to historical technology bubbles, warning against getting caught up in market hype. Key risks include market volatility and the tendency for investors to chase trends. The fund maintains exposure to the energy transition through Vestas Wind Systems, positioned to benefit from growing renewable energy demand. Despite recent challenges, Alnaim remains confident in the strategy's long-term merit.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

The fund demonstrates moderate-high conviction through concentrated portfolio (top 10 holdings represent 53.94%), specific position sizing discussions, and willingness to add new positions during volatility. However, the diversified approach across 20+ holdings and acknowledgment of underperformance periods prevents a higher score.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager acknowledges market volatility and warns about bubble dynamics using the bicycle bubble analogy, but frames volatility as creating opportunities. Mixed signals with cautious undertones about market hype but constructive view on rebalancing opportunities.

Risk Appetite

25%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (25%)

The fund actively rebalanced during volatility, adding three new positions and increasing stakes in eight existing holdings while only trimming three positions. This suggests a selective risk-on approach despite acknowledging challenges.

Capital Deployment

35%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (35%)

Cash decreased from 3% to 1%, indicating net deployment of 2 percentage points. The fund added three new positions and increased eight existing holdings while only trimming three, suggesting moderate deployment activity during the quarter.

Forward Guidance

25%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (25%)

The manager expresses confidence about turning around recent underperformance and optimism about the future, while maintaining commitment to the long-term strategy. Positive but measured forward guidance without aggressive deployment signals.

Language Signal

0%

BearishBullish

Bearish (0%)

Balanced language throughout with equal weight given to opportunities (rebalancing, attractive entry points, quality businesses) and risks (volatility, bubble warnings, underperformance). The tortoise analogy reinforces steady, measured approach rather than directional bias.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges market volatility and uses the bicycle bubble analogy to warn about technology hype and mania risks. However, these risks are discussed in measured terms as part of normal market cycles rather than systemic threats.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager describes taking advantage of market volatility to find attractive entry points and rebalance the portfolio, adding three new quality companies. This suggests a reasonably rich opportunity set, though selectivity is emphasized.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager explicitly emphasizes long-term investment horizons, describing investing as a marathon not a sprint, and discusses multi-year periods of underperformance as normal. The tortoise analogy and focus on compounding over time indicates a multi-year investment horizon.