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Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-7.5%

YTD+7.52%

Annualized+9.05%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Cooper Investors sees significant Value Latency in smaller companies trading at cheapest levels in years while markets chase AI mega-caps. Portfolio at 17x free cash flow despite superior quality metrics, with selective AI exposure through TSMC and Alphabet."

Executive Summary

Cooper Investors returned -7.5% in Q2 2024 versus benchmark +0.5%, with AI-related holdings TSMC and Alphabet among top contributors while Eurofins Scientific and Salesforce detracted. The portfolio trades at ~17x price-to-free-cash-flow, the cheapest level in years and 15% below market despite higher quality metrics including superior ROE, revenue growth and earnings growth. Manager sees significant Value Latency in smaller companies as markets concentrate capital into fewer AI winners, with semiconductor index expanding from 2% to 10% of MSCI ACWI in recent years. Portfolio maintains 10% AI exposure through TSMC and Alphabet while remaining diversified and underweight semiconductors. Key risks include slower AI adoption curves and political uncertainty from upcoming elections. The manager expects embedded value to be recognized over 12-18 months as fundamental performance translates to valuations, positioning around six investment subsets spanning Stalwarts, Growth, Low Risk Turnarounds, Cyclicals, Bond-like Equities and Asset Plays across global markets.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated 37-stock portfolio with named positions and detailed thesis explanations for holdings like TSMC, Alphabet, Rentokil, and Sony. Manager provides specific valuation metrics (17x FCF), sizing details (10% AI exposure), and clear catalyst timelines (12-18 months for value recognition). Strong conviction in Value Latency thesis with willingness to endure short-term underperformance.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager acknowledges market recovery through Q2 with renewed optimism about inflation being slain and rate cuts beginning, but expresses caution about narrow market leadership and concentration in AI winners. Sees opportunities in Value Latency but notes political risks from upcoming elections.

Risk Appetite

50%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (50%)

Portfolio maintains full investment with 37 stocks and only 1% cash, positioned around Value Latency opportunities in smaller companies. Manager expresses confidence in embedded value but acknowledges underweight positioning in semiconductors has been painful in short term.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

Portfolio maintains 1% cash with 37 holdings, indicating full deployment. Manager exited Aon during quarter but no evidence of significant cash level changes or net deployment activity. Appears to be rotation rather than net capital deployment or withdrawal.

Forward Guidance

40%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (40%)

Manager expects Value Latency to diminish over next 12-18 months with fundamental performance translating to valuations. Selective deployment bias toward smaller companies with embedded value, though acknowledges current positioning is painful in short term.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Balanced language with opportunities in Value Latency and embedded value offset by risks around AI adoption curves, political uncertainty, and acknowledgment that current positioning has been painful. More opportunity-focused than risk-focused but measured tone throughout.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager identifies specific risks including slower AI adoption curves, capital cycle dynamics leading to excess capacity and falling returns, and elevated political risk from upcoming elections. Risks are named and discussed but not central to the letter's narrative, with more focus on opportunities.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees considerable embedded value and Value Latency opportunities in smaller companies, describing portfolio as cheapest in years. Identifies specific opportunities in UK markets and across multiple sectors, though acknowledges selectivity required due to market concentration in AI winners.

Time Horizon

60%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (60%)

Manager expects Value Latency to diminish over next 12-18 months, indicating medium-term catalyst dependency. References multi-year transformations for companies like Louisiana Pacific and long-term content ownership strategy for Sony, but primary thesis realization expected within 1-2 years.