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AVI Global Trust 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

AVI Global Trust Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+11.1%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"AVI Global Trust outperformed with +15.3% FY23 returns through concentrated value investing in discount-to-NAV situations. Key wins included Schibsted's Adevinta crystallization progress and Symphony International's portfolio realization."

Executive Summary

AVI Global Trust delivered a +2.4% NAV return in September and +15.3% for FY23, outperforming both MSCI AC World ex-US (+10.1%) and MSCI AC World (+10.5%) indices. Performance was driven by stock selection in high conviction holdings including Apollo, KKR, FEMSA and Schibsted. The fund's investment thesis centers on companies trading at discounts to net asset value, particularly those undergoing strategic changes to unlock value. Key developments included Schibsted's progress toward crystallizing value from its Adevinta stake through a proposed take-private by Blackrock and Permira, and Symphony International's announcement of an orderly portfolio realization following the manager's activist campaign. The manager views the challenging equity outlook as creating a rich opportunity set in their focus areas, particularly London listed closed-end funds where discounts have widened and Japanese opportunities. With 61.9% of assets in top ten holdings including significant exposure to alternative asset managers, the fund maintains a concentrated approach targeting structural value unlocking situations.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated portfolio with 61.9% in top ten holdings, specific position sizing discussions, and detailed thesis explanations for major holdings like Schibsted. Manager provides specific catalysts and valuation metrics (34% discount to NAV, 6.7x EBITDA) demonstrating strong conviction in individual positions.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager explicitly states that the outlook for equities en-masse is arguably a challenging one, indicating a cautious view on broad markets while remaining constructive on specific opportunities in their focus areas.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The fund maintains concentrated exposure with 61.9% in top ten holdings and continues to find opportunities, but the cautious market outlook and focus on defensive value situations suggests a measured risk appetite rather than aggressive positioning.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

No specific cash level changes mentioned, but the manager describes finding opportunities and maintaining concentrated positions. The focus on existing holdings and selective opportunity identification suggests minimal net deployment activity during the period.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager expresses optimism about their ability to exploit opportunities and drive attractive long-term returns, particularly in closed-end funds and Japan, indicating a selective deployment bias despite broader market caution.

Language Signal

10%

BearishBullish

Bearish (10%)

Language is balanced with positive terms around opportunities, attractive returns, and successful outcomes offset by challenging outlook and risk acknowledgment. Slightly more constructive than bearish overall.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Moderate risk acknowledgment with the manager stating the outlook for equities en-masse is challenging, but this is framed more as creating opportunities than systemic concern. Risk discussion is present but not central to the letter.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager describes a rich and varied opportunity set in their focus areas, particularly in London closed-end funds where discounts have widened and in Japan. While acknowledging challenging broad market conditions, they see selective opportunities in their specialized areas.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The manager discusses multi-year value realization processes, references long-term campaigns like the 2021 Symphony initiative, and expresses optimism about driving attractive long-term returns. The focus on structural changes and NAV convergence suggests a patient, multi-year investment horizon.