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Oakmark Global Select Fund 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

Oakmark Global Select Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-1.92%

Annualized+7.73%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Oakmark Global Select delivered strong annual returns through concentrated value investing in quality global businesses. Charter Communications drove performance with exceptional broadband growth, while CNH Industrial faced temporary headwinds but achieved record margins."

Executive Summary

The Oakmark Global Select Fund returned -1.92% in Q3 2023, outperforming the MSCI World Index's -3.46% decline, while delivering a strong 27.70% fiscal year return. The concentrated portfolio focuses on undervalued global companies with strong competitive positions. Charter Communications led quarterly performance with exceptional broadband subscriber growth of 77,000, beating expectations and demonstrating the success of its rural expansion and mobile strategy despite near-term earnings pressure from marketing investments. CNH Industrial detracted due to destocking in Brazil and production issues, but achieved record margins of 16.8% with strong pricing power, positioning it well for recovery. Alphabet drove annual performance with accelerating search revenue growth and positioning as an AI-first company at a technological inflection point. The managers completely exited Credit Suisse after determining the business was no longer investable due to restructuring uncertainty and reputational damage. The portfolio maintains geographic diversification with 54.7% US, 34.2% Europe, and 11.1% Asia exposure, reflecting the managers' patient value approach.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

78%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (78%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated portfolio with detailed analysis of individual holdings, specific position sizing mentioned (Charter 6.5%, Alphabet 8.2%), and willingness to completely exit positions when thesis breaks (Credit Suisse). Managers provide specific operational metrics and maintain positions through volatility.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The managers acknowledge economic uncertainty and advertising weakness but focus on company-specific opportunities. They see AI reaching an inflection point and expect cost-saving benefits in 2024, showing mild optimism despite recognizing headwinds.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The fund maintains concentrated positions in existing holdings with no new additions in Q3, suggesting a cautious but committed stance. The complete exit from Credit Suisse demonstrates risk management, while maintaining conviction in core holdings shows selective risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

0%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

No new positions initiated or eliminated during Q3, indicating neutral deployment activity. The complete exit of Credit Suisse was completed in early March, outside the Q3 period. Portfolio positioning remained stable with no mentioned cash level changes.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

Managers express confidence in long-term prospects for Charter's strategy, CNH's recovery potential, and Alphabet's AI positioning. They maintain patient capital deployment with no rush to add new positions, showing selective optimism about existing holdings.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language balances opportunity recognition with risk acknowledgment. Positive terms include 'strong performance,' 'well-positioned,' and 'attractive industry,' while cautionary language addresses 'headwinds,' 'uncertainty,' and 'temporary issues.' Overall tone is constructive but measured.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Moderate risk acknowledgment through discussion of economic uncertainty, advertising weakness, and company-specific challenges like destocking and production issues. The Credit Suisse experience demonstrates awareness of investment risks, but overall risk discussion is balanced rather than alarming.

Opportunity Density

60%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (60%)

Managers see selective opportunities in existing holdings with specific catalysts identified (AI inflection, cost savings, recovery cycles). However, no new positions were added in Q3, suggesting opportunities are present but require selectivity rather than abundant across markets.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Strong emphasis on long-term value creation with explicit references to 'long-term shareholders,' multi-year thesis development, and willingness to hold through near-term volatility. Managers focus on through-cycle performance and fundamental business quality over short-term catalysts.