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Buckley Capital 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

Buckley Capital Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

YTD-19%

Annualized+13.4%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Small caps are at pandemic-bottom valuations with Russell 2000 at 9x versus S&P 500 at 21x. Key holdings Light and Wonder, Dentalcorp, and Griffon offer significant upside as fundamentals remain strong despite multiple compression."

Executive Summary

Buckley Capital delivered strong performance in the first two months of Q3 before a disappointing September, with positions falling due to multiple compression rather than fundamental deterioration. The fund significantly outpaced relevant benchmarks year-to-date, outperforming the Russell 2000 by 18.9% and Russell 2000 Value by 15.8%. Small caps are at their most depressed levels since March 2020, with the Russell 2000 trading at 9x earnings versus the S&P 500 at 21x, representing near all-time high relative valuation spreads. The manager views this as a very attractive time to be invested in small caps, particularly given historical patterns showing double-digit down years are always followed by double-digit up years. Key positions include Light and Wonder, benefiting from management transformation and market share gains; Dentalcorp, positioned for margin expansion as inflation pressures subside; and Griffon, trading below intrinsic value with potential sale catalysts. The fund underwrites a 30% IRR over the next five years.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

78%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (78%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated portfolio with only three named positions discussed in detail. Manager provides specific price targets, detailed fundamental analysis, and expresses strong confidence in thesis execution. Clear position sizing language and willingness to maintain positions through volatility.

Growth Outlook

75%

BearishBullish

Bullish (75%)

The manager expresses strong optimism about small cap opportunities, calling it a very attractive time to be invested in small caps. Historical analysis showing double-digit bouncebacks after down years supports bullish outlook. However, acknowledges current depressed conditions.

Risk Appetite

60%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (60%)

The fund maintains concentrated positions in small caps despite recent drawdowns, showing continued risk appetite. Manager expresses confidence in current positioning and expects dramatic outperformance, indicating a risk-on stance.

Capital Deployment

10%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (10%)

No explicit mention of cash level changes or significant new deployment activity. The letter focuses on existing positions and their performance rather than new capital allocation decisions. Appears to be maintaining current positioning.

Forward Guidance

80%

CautiousExpansionary

Expansionary (80%)

Very bullish forward guidance with manager underwriting 30% IRR over next 5 years and expressing confidence about dramatically outperforming both small and large caps. Strong conviction about future performance prospects.

Language Signal

70%

BearishBullish

Bullish (70%)

Language is predominantly bullish with terms like 'very attractive time,' 'exceptional results,' 'dramatic outperformance,' and 'very exciting prospects.' Some acknowledgment of current challenges but overwhelmingly positive framing.

Perceived Risk

25%

Low RiskElevated

Low Risk (25%)

Manager acknowledges current market dislocation and multiple compression but frames these as temporary rather than systemic risks. Brief mention of general market conditions but no detailed risk analysis or warnings about broader threats.

Opportunity Density

85%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (85%)

Manager sees abundant opportunities in small caps, describing current environment as very attractive with small caps at historically cheap valuations. Expresses confidence in finding dramatic outperformance opportunities and maintains concentrated positions.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Manager demonstrates multi-year investment horizon, underwriting 30% IRR over next 5 years and discussing long-term business fundamentals. Willingness to hold through short-term volatility and focus on intrinsic value suggests patient capital approach.