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RiverPark Large Growth Fund 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

RiverPark Large Growth Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-4.11%

YTD+26.59%

Annualized+10.7%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Portfolio companies showed resilient business momentum as COVID distortions fade. The manager added six new positions across diverse sectors while maintaining exposure to secular growth themes like AI, cloud, and digital payments."

Executive Summary

RiverPark Large Growth Fund declined 4.11% in Q3 2023, underperforming the Russell 1000 Growth index by 98 basis points, though the fund maintained strong year-to-date performance of 26.59%. The quarter was marked by mixed macroeconomic signals including rising energy prices that pushed headline CPI from 3.0% to 3.7%, continued interest rate increases, and market concerns about higher rates for longer. Despite market headwinds, portfolio companies reported strong business momentum with above-market growth rates and market share gains as COVID-era distortions fade. The manager initiated six new positions including Equinix, Eli Lilly, Lockheed Martin, McDonald's, PepsiCo, and Starbucks. Top contributors included Blackstone, Alphabet, and Booking Holdings, while detractors included Adyen, Apple, and Illumina. The portfolio maintains exposure to secular growth themes including AI, cloud computing, streaming, e-commerce, and payments. Management believes the portfolio of attractively valued companies benefiting from strong secular trends positions the fund well for future absolute and relative returns.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

The manager demonstrates high conviction through concentrated top holdings (top 10 represent 41.4% of assets), specific position sizing discussions, and detailed fundamental analysis of individual companies. The addition of six new positions with specific investment theses and multi-year growth projections indicates strong conviction in selected names.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager acknowledges mixed macroeconomic data points and market pressures from rising rates and inflation, but frames these as temporary headwinds while maintaining confidence in underlying business fundamentals and secular growth trends.

Risk Appetite

25%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (25%)

The fund added six new positions during the quarter, demonstrating selective deployment of capital despite market volatility. The manager maintains full investment in growth companies while acknowledging near-term headwinds.

Capital Deployment

40%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (40%)

The fund initiated six new positions during the quarter (Equinix, Eli Lilly, Lockheed Martin, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Starbucks), indicating moderate capital deployment. However, these are described as small positions, suggesting selective rather than aggressive deployment.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

Management expresses clear optimism about future prospects, stating they believe the portfolio positions the fund well for future absolute and relative returns. The tone suggests continued selective deployment into attractive opportunities.

Language Signal

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The letter balances risk acknowledgment (rising rates, inflation concerns) with opportunity language (attractively valued, strong secular trends, substantial cash flow growth). Bullish language around individual holdings is offset by macro caution.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges specific macro risks including rising inflation, interest rate increases, and higher-for-longer rate expectations that pressured markets. However, these risks are discussed as temporary headwinds rather than systemic threats.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager found six new investment opportunities during the quarter across diverse sectors, suggesting a reasonably rich opportunity set. The focus on companies benefiting from secular growth trends indicates selective but available opportunities.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The manager discusses multi-year investment theses with specific projections extending 3-5 years for several holdings. References to secular growth trends and long-term cash flow generation indicate a patient, multi-year investment approach typical of growth investing.