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Aoris International Fund 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

Aoris International Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-0.03%

Annualized+16%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Aoris underperformed in Q2 as AI concentration drove markets while the fund's quality-focused approach avoided speculative growth. Despite near-term headwinds at Accenture and CDW, underlying demand metrics remain strong."

Executive Summary

Aoris International Fund returned -2.9% in Q2 2024, underperforming its benchmark by 3.4% as AI-driven market concentration favored companies like NVIDIA over the fund's established quality holdings. The fund maintains a concentrated approach owning maximum 15 high-quality businesses with demanding selection criteria. Key detractors included Accenture and CDW, both experiencing flat revenue growth following post-pandemic demand normalization, though underlying fundamentals remain strong with Accenture showing 22% booking growth and increased large contract signings. The fund added MSCI at a material discount to intrinsic value after previously selling for valuation reasons in 2021. Portfolio positioning deliberately differs from broader markets, focusing on established leaders where evidence-based growth and profitability judgments can be made rather than rapidly growing but difficult-to-value AI companies. The manager emphasizes owning businesses run by management teams that fight corporate fade through investing to grow, pruning underperforming activities, evolving with customer needs, delivering great value, and avoiding large transformative acquisitions.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

78%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (78%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated 15-stock maximum portfolio, detailed company-specific analysis with named positions and sizing decisions, and clear investment philosophy around quality businesses. The manager provides specific metrics (22% booking growth, 95% retention rates) and makes decisive portfolio changes (selling LVMH, buying MSCI) based on valuation discipline.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager expresses caution about market concentration and narrowing performance, noting that equity markets have become increasingly concentrated with only 29% of stocks outperforming in H1 2024 versus 45% historically. While not explicitly bearish, there's concern about current market dynamics and concentration risks.

Risk Appetite

25%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (25%)

The fund maintains its concentrated approach and added a new position (MSCI) while selling LVMH, indicating selective risk-taking. The positioning remains consistent with quality focus rather than chasing AI momentum, showing measured but not aggressive risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

20%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (20%)

Moderate deployment activity with one new purchase (MSCI) and one sale (LVMH) representing portfolio rotation rather than significant net deployment. No cash level changes mentioned, suggesting balanced capital allocation without aggressive deployment or de-risking.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

The manager expresses optimism about specific holdings with clear expectations for demand recovery at CDW and strong growth prospects for Accenture based on booking metrics. The addition of MSCI at attractive valuation signals deployment bias and confidence in selective opportunities.

Language Signal

0%

BearishBullish

Bearish (0%)

Language is balanced between acknowledging current challenges (underperformance, market concentration concerns) and highlighting positive fundamentals (strong booking growth, attractive valuations, quality management). No clear directional bias in overall tone.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

Manager identifies specific systemic risks including extreme market concentration (27% of top 500 US companies in just 5 names, twice historical average) and narrowing market performance. These concerns are discussed with supporting data and historical context, indicating meaningful risk awareness.

Opportunity Density

45%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (45%)

Mixed opportunity environment with selective opportunities like MSCI at attractive valuations, but challenges in finding quality businesses that meet the fund's demanding criteria. The manager notes difficulty valuing rapidly growing companies like NVIDIA, suggesting a more constrained opportunity set for their investment approach.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Clear long-term orientation with 5-7 year market cycle targets, focus on businesses that can fight corporate fade over many years, and detailed discussion of multi-year demand cycles. The manager emphasizes patient capital approach and management teams with long-term mindsets, indicating extended investment horizons.