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VGI Partners 2024 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2024 Letter Analysis

VGI Partners Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

YTD+0.17%

Annualized+4.5%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyGlobal, Asia, Europe, US

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Strong earnings from Meta, LSE, and Amazon offset Chinese equity weakness. Manager reduced short exposure ahead of Trump rally while maintaining conviction in undervalued semiconductor and Chinese positions."

Executive Summary

VG1 declined 1.9% in October as global markets weakened amid rising US treasury yields and disappointing Chinese stimulus measures. The portfolio's semiconductor exposure through SK Hynix and TSMC was a key positive contributor, benefiting from continued hyperscaler spending on cloud computing and hardware infrastructure. Third quarter earnings confirmed this spending trend remains robust and is expected to accelerate in 2025. Meta, London Stock Exchange, and Amazon also delivered strong results, with Amazon appearing at an inflection point for profitability. Chinese equities and resources including Teck Resources, Glencore, and Alibaba underperformed but remain attractively valued. The short portfolio detracted from returns, particularly higher beta tech shorts, leading to reduced short exposure in early November ahead of the Trump election rally. The manager maintains conviction in semiconductor names given their undervaluation relative to earnings growth potential and continues holding Chinese positions despite near-term headwinds given compelling valuations across all measures.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

Portfolio shows high conviction with concentrated top 10 holdings representing 67% of NTA, specific position sizing disclosed, and clear thesis articulation for individual names. Manager explicitly states views on undervaluation despite recent performance, indicating strong conviction in positioning.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges market weakness and disappointing Chinese stimulus but maintains constructive views on specific sectors like semiconductors with expected growth in 2025. Mixed outlook with selective optimism.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

Portfolio maintains high gross exposure at 194% but reduced short exposure in November, suggesting moderate risk appetite with tactical adjustments rather than aggressive risk-taking.

Capital Deployment

43%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (43%)

Manager reduced short exposure in early November and conducted share buybacks, but no evidence of significant new capital deployment or major cash level changes. Slight de-risking through short reduction.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

Manager expects continued semiconductor spending growth in 2025 and sees Amazon at profitability inflection point. Selective deployment bias toward undervalued names despite maintaining current positions.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language includes both positive terms like 'undervalued,' 'growth potential,' and 'inflection point' balanced against 'disappointing,' 'weakness,' and risk acknowledgment. Slightly more constructive than bearish overall.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager acknowledges market risks including Chinese stimulus disappointment, rising yields, and short portfolio drag, but discusses these as manageable headwinds rather than systemic threats. Moderate risk awareness without alarm.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in semiconductors and maintains conviction in undervalued Chinese positions, suggesting reasonable opportunity set in specific areas despite broader market challenges.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Manager discusses 2025 growth expectations and maintains positions through volatility based on fundamental valuations, indicating multi-year investment horizon with patience for thesis realization.