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Ashva Capital Management LLC 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

Ashva Capital Management LLC Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

YTD+6.91%

Annualized+14.5%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Ashva Capital sees the US economy entering a sustained expansion phase despite structural differences from the 1990s Goldilocks period. Strong consumer spending, robust labor markets, and declining inflation create foundations for a multi-year bull market."

Executive Summary

Ashva Capital's Q3 2023 letter draws parallels between today's economy and the 1990s Goldilocks period while highlighting key differences, particularly in interest rate trajectories. The manager argues that unlike the 1990s bond supercycle, current conditions of high public debt, fiscal stimulus, and deglobalization will maintain elevated inflation and interest rates. Despite this structural shift, the US economy demonstrates remarkable strength through resilient consumer spending, with retail sales growing 0.7% month-over-month in September and unemployment below 4% for 22 consecutive months. The fund returned 6.91% net year-to-date through Q3, underperforming the S&P 500's 11.68% but maintaining confidence in their high-quality business selection. With inflation declining and GDP growth around 2.0%, the manager sees strong foundations for a sustained multi-year bull market. The portfolio positioning reflects this optimistic outlook, with the manager expressing extremely low probability of US recession and expecting continued economic expansion into 2024.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

45%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (45%)

The letter expresses strong macro conviction about economic expansion and bull market prospects, but lacks specific portfolio details, position sizing, or named holdings. The absence of individual position discussion and reliance on broad thematic views caps conviction below moderate levels.

Growth Outlook

75%

BearishBullish

Bullish (75%)

The manager expresses strong optimism about market prospects, describing a 'strong foundation for a sustained multi-year bull market in equities' and comparing current conditions favorably to the Goldilocks economy, despite acknowledging structural differences from the 1990s.

Risk Appetite

60%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (60%)

The portfolio maintains strategic positioning that 'mirrors this positive outlook' with confidence in high-quality businesses, though specific exposure levels or risk-taking measures are not detailed in the letter.

Capital Deployment

0%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

No specific information provided about cash level changes, position additions, or capital deployment activities during the quarter. The letter focuses on macro commentary without detailing portfolio activity.

Forward Guidance

80%

CautiousExpansionary

Expansionary (80%)

The manager provides decisively bullish forward guidance, stating 'extremely low probability' of recession and expecting 'sustained expansion' with confidence in 'continued growth of both the equity market and broader economy as we head into 2024.'

Language Signal

70%

BearishBullish

Bullish (70%)

Language is predominantly positive with terms like 'strength,' 'resilience,' 'robust,' 'vitality,' and 'strong foundation,' though balanced with acknowledgment of structural economic changes and some risk factors.

Perceived Risk

35%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (35%)

The manager acknowledges moderate risks including elevated inflation, higher interest rates, and structural economic changes from deglobalization and fiscal stimulus, but frames these as manageable within the broader positive outlook.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

The manager sees abundant opportunities in the current environment, describing 'high-quality businesses trading at reasonable to underpriced valuations' and expressing confidence in a multi-year bull market foundation.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager explicitly discusses a 'sustained multi-year bull market' and 'prolonged expansion,' indicating a multi-year investment horizon with focus on businesses positioned for outperformance 'throughout the business and market cycles.'