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Pangolin Asia Fund 2024 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2024 Letter Analysis

Pangolin Asia Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+8.39%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Pangolin Asia Fund targets undervalued ASEAN small and mid-caps serving the growing middle class, currently trading at 10.3x P/E with 5.2% yield. Indonesian infrastructure development and easing inflation support the consumer recovery thesis."

Executive Summary

Pangolin Asia Fund delivered a 3.52% return in September 2024, bringing YTD performance to 7.91%. The fund remains 97% invested across ASEAN markets, with 58% in Indonesia, 33% in Malaysia, 7% in Singapore, and 2% in the Philippines. The manager focuses on small and mid-cap companies serving Asia's growing middle class, currently trading at an attractive 10.3x P/E ratio with a 5.2% dividend yield. Key drivers include Indonesia's improving inflation outlook, with September inflation at 1.84% - the lowest since November 2021, potentially triggering Bank Indonesia rate cuts of up to 0.75%. The Trans Sumatra Toll Road project represents a transformative infrastructure investment, expected to reduce travel times by 70% and logistics costs by 30%. While online gambling poses risks to consumer spending among lower-income demographics, the fund sees significant long-term opportunity in this massively undervalued region. Recent dollar strength has pressured ASEAN assets, but the manager maintains conviction in the region's fundamental value proposition regardless of currency movements.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction demonstrated through 97% deployment and willingness to invest additional capital. Manager provides specific portfolio metrics (10.3x P/E, 5.2% yield) and names individual holdings like Arwana Citramulia. Strong conviction in long-term approach despite acknowledging they've 'lagged the recent run up.'

Growth Outlook

65%

BearishBullish

Bullish (65%)

Manager expresses constructive optimism about ASEAN markets, describing them as 'massively undervalued' with 'unprecedented investor interest.' Positive on infrastructure development and improving inflation trends, though acknowledges currency headwinds.

Risk Appetite

75%

DefensiveAggressive

Aggressive (75%)

Fund is 97% invested, demonstrating high risk appetite and commitment to the region. Manager states willingness to invest the same amount again within current markets, showing confidence in deployment at current levels.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

Fund maintains 97% investment level with no indication of significant cash changes. Manager describes current positioning as stable, representing capital rotation rather than net deployment or withdrawal.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

Manager expects follow-through from new investors and sees continuing positive macro news benefiting the portfolio. Balanced view acknowledging both opportunities and risks, with measured optimism about infrastructure benefits and consumer recovery.

Language Signal

60%

BearishBullish

Balanced (60%)

Language is predominantly positive with terms like 'attractive,' 'opportunity,' 'undervalued,' and 'transformative.' Some risk language around gambling and dollar strength, but overall constructive tone dominates the letter.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager acknowledges specific risks including online gambling impact on consumer spending and dollar strength pressuring ASEAN assets. However, risks are discussed as manageable challenges rather than systemic threats, with infrastructure and macro improvements offsetting concerns.

Opportunity Density

75%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (75%)

Manager sees abundant opportunities, stating they 'continue to discover more companies on single-digit PEs' and could 'invest the same amount again within current markets.' Describes the region as having 'unprecedented investor interest' and significant long-term value.

Time Horizon

80%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (80%)

Strong emphasis on long-term investing with manager stating 'our focus is always on investing as cheaply as we can for a long time' and 'we won't be changing our style to chase shorter term performance.' Infrastructure projects like Trans Sumatra Toll Road represent multi-year investment themes.