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Hardman Johnston Large Cap Equity 2024 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2024 Letter Analysis

Hardman Johnston Large Cap Equity Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+11.15%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Technology concentration has driven market returns but creates opportunities in undervalued sectors."

Executive Summary

Hardman Johnston delivered a 4.86% net return in Q3 2024, bringing year-to-date performance to 18.84%. The Federal Reserve's 0.5% rate cut in September signals a policy shift that should benefit economic growth longer-term, particularly in previously constrained sectors like housing. While the firm expects near-term economic softness, they anticipate the US will avoid recession. Market returns this year have been driven by concentrated information technology holdings, creating valuation opportunities in other sectors as their growth prospects improve. Key contributors included aerospace supplier Howmet Aerospace, instrumentation provider Curtiss-Wright, and tool maker Stanley Black & Decker. Detractors included Edwards Lifesciences, Charles Schwab, and Wolfspeed, which was exited in Q4 due to electric vehicle demand slowdown. The portfolio maintains 47 positions with 3.1% cash. Management remains confident in current holdings while seeking additional opportunities that meet their criteria for growth, quality, and attractive pricing. They expect outperformers to moderate while laggards catch up, consistent with sound portfolio construction principles.

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Algorithmic conviction, macroeconomic posture, and risk appetite signals extracted from this quarterly letter with qualitative explanations.

Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

58%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (58%)

The portfolio holds 47 positions with specific commentary on individual holdings and clear rationale for exits like Wolfspeed. The manager provides thesis summaries for key positions and discusses specific catalysts, but the diversified nature and hedged language around finding new opportunities caps conviction in the moderate range.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about longer-term prospects due to Fed rate cuts and economic growth potential, but acknowledges near-term softness and various global risks including protectionism and China's economic challenges.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The portfolio maintains moderate risk positioning with 47 holdings and 3.1% cash. The manager is selectively adding positions like Amazon and T-Mobile while exiting Wolfspeed, indicating a measured approach rather than aggressive risk-taking.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

The manager initiated Amazon and T-Mobile while liquidating several positions including Wolfspeed. With 3.1% cash and no mention of significant cash level changes, this appears to be capital rotation rather than net deployment or de-risking.

Forward Guidance

10%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (10%)

The manager plans to remain vigilant and seek additional opportunities that meet stringent criteria, but emphasizes patience and selectivity rather than aggressive deployment. The tone suggests monitoring rather than active scaling.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language includes positive terms like 'constructive,' 'confident,' and 'opportunities' balanced against risk language including 'softness,' 'slowdown,' and 'vigilant.' The net balance is mildly positive but measured.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges multiple risks including potential economic slowdown, inflation concerns, global protectionism, and China's economic challenges. However, these are discussed as manageable headwinds rather than systemic threats, placing risk perception in the moderate range.

Opportunity Density

60%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (60%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, noting that valuation for many companies may be attractive due to underperformance relative to technology stocks. They express hope to find additional opportunities that meet their criteria, suggesting a moderately rich but selective opportunity set.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The manager discusses longer-term economic growth prospects, expects multi-quarter transitions, and emphasizes sound portfolio construction with patient capital deployment. The focus on weathering transitions and finding quality companies suggests a multi-year investment horizon.