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Platinum International Technology Fund 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

Platinum International Technology Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-0.9%

Annualized+9.3%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyGlobal, Asia

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Technology fund outperformed benchmark despite semiconductor weakness, driven by strong performance in Universal Music and Black Knight. Added Keyence for automation exposure and highlighted Adobe's successful AI monetization."

Executive Summary

The Platinum International Technology Fund returned -0.9% for Q3 2023, outperforming the technology benchmark which fell over 3%. Key contributors included Universal Music Group (+22%), Black Knight (+19%), Soitec (+13%), and Bookings Holdings (+14%), while detractors included DeNA (-20%), Samsung SDI (-23%), and several semiconductor stocks. The fund initiated a position in Keyence, expecting strong demand for automated inspection equipment driven by EV investment, semiconductor manufacturing, and manufacturing reshoring. In generative AI, the fund focuses on companies where AI creates sustainable competitive advantages, highlighting Adobe's successful monetization of its Firefly product. The fund maintains lower exposure to mega-cap tech compared to benchmarks and runs an active short portfolio. Current market conditions resemble 2021, requiring movement down the quality spectrum for returns, but the team remains patient, focusing on identifying quality businesses at attractive prices rather than chasing short-term performance.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

The manager demonstrates moderate-high conviction through specific position sizing (2.5% Adobe position), detailed analysis of individual holdings like Keyence and Adobe, and clear investment framework for AI investments. However, the diversified portfolio and hedged positioning through shorts caps the conviction score below 0.75.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager expresses caution about current market conditions, comparing them to 2021 and noting the need to move down the quality spectrum to find returns. However, they maintain a constructive view on specific opportunities in AI and automation.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

The fund maintains selective positioning with lower mega-cap exposure than benchmarks and runs an active short portfolio. They are adding to specific positions like Adobe and Keyence while trimming others, indicating measured risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

The fund shows limited net deployment activity, with some additions (Adobe, Amazon, STMicro, Mobileye) offset by trims (Meta, PayPal, SK Hynix) and one exit (Soitec). This represents rotation rather than significant net deployment or de-risking.

Forward Guidance

0%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (0%)

The manager indicates they will remain patient and focus on identifying quality businesses at the right price rather than chasing returns. They plan to be more active with short positions but show no clear directional bias for deployment.

Language Signal

45%

BearishBullish

Balanced (45%)

Language includes cautionary terms like 'unbelievable valuations,' 'R&D projects masquerading as real businesses,' and comparisons to 2021 bubble conditions, slightly outweighing positive language about specific opportunities.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

The manager explicitly compares current conditions to 2021 bubble conditions and identifies specific risks around overvalued AI and clean tech companies. They note the need to move down the quality spectrum to find returns, indicating elevated risk perception.

Opportunity Density

45%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (45%)

The manager indicates they need to move down the quality spectrum to find decent returns and are spending time identifying quality businesses at the right price, suggesting a more selective opportunity set. However, they do identify specific opportunities in AI and automation.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The manager emphasizes patience over chasing short-term returns and focuses on identifying quality businesses for the long term. The detailed analysis of Adobe's multi-year AI opportunity and Keyence's structural automation trends suggests a multi-year investment horizon.