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Platinum International Technology Fund 2024 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2024 Letter Analysis

Platinum International Technology Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-3.2%

Annualized+10.6%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Used weakness to add quality software and equipment names at attractive valuations while trimming expensive positions. Maintains disciplined focus on best-in-class companies, employing selective shorting for downside protection."

Executive Summary

The Platinum International Technology Fund returned -3.2% in Q3 2024, impacted by weakness in semiconductor capex stocks due to concerns about memory oversupply, Intel capex cuts, and cooling AI enthusiasm. ASML fell 22%, Applied Materials declined 15%, and Lam Research dropped 23% as major detractors. The fund used market drawdowns as opportunities to add quality positions at attractive valuations, including design automation software companies Cadence and Synopsys, semiconductor equipment provider Tokyo Electron, and enterprise software company Nice Ltd. These additions were funded by trimming defensive names and exiting expensive positions like Apple and AMD. The portfolio maintains focus on best-in-class technology companies while employing selective shorting strategies targeting weak businesses with declining market positions. Looking ahead, the fund remains disciplined on quality standards while monitoring the generative AI narrative, particularly debates around excessive capex investment and monetization challenges. Market volatility continues to create opportunities for patient investors focused on long-term fundamentals.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

Manager demonstrates moderate-high conviction through specific position sizing (4% Nice position, 1.5% Tokyo Electron), named holdings with clear rationale, and active portfolio management during volatility. Quality/Growth matrix shows structured approach to position selection.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

Manager expresses caution about AI monetization challenges and semiconductor oversupply concerns, but sees opportunities in market volatility. Mixed outlook with selective optimism for quality companies at attractive valuations.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

Portfolio remains substantially invested but with selective risk management through shorting. Manager trimmed expensive positions and added quality names during weakness, indicating measured risk appetite with defensive positioning.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

Manager actively rotated capital by adding new positions (Cadence, Synopsys, Tokyo Electron, Nice) while trimming or exiting others (Apple, AMD, Netflix, ICE). This represents capital rotation rather than net deployment, scoring modestly positive.

Forward Guidance

0%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (0%)

Manager states intention to remain disciplined and resist going down quality spectrum, while continuing to look for underappreciated opportunities. Neutral stance on deployment with focus on monitoring AI developments.

Language Signal

45%

BearishBullish

Balanced (45%)

Language includes concerns about oversupply, cooling enthusiasm, and monetization challenges, balanced by opportunities and attractive valuations. Slightly more cautious than bullish directional language overall.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

Manager identifies specific risks including AI capex concerns, memory oversupply, cooling AI enthusiasm, and geopolitical tensions affecting semiconductor exports. Meaningful discussion of multiple risk factors with detailed analysis.

Opportunity Density

60%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (60%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in quality companies at attractive valuations following market drawdowns, but emphasizes discipline and resistance to going down quality spectrum. Moderate opportunity set requiring selectivity.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Manager focuses on long-term growth prospects and fundamental quality, with customers staying with vendors for 8-10 years in some businesses. Emphasis on patient investing and not chasing short-term performance suggests multi-year investment horizon.