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Horos Asset Management 2023 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2023 Letter Analysis

Horos Asset Management Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

YTD+8.7%

Annualized+11.3%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyEurope, Asia

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Manager identifies bubble-like patterns in tech sector representing 28% of S&P 500, similar to dotcom peak. Portfolio focuses 42% on undervalued Spanish and Chinese markets ignored by investors."

Executive Summary

Horos Asset Management delivered 8.7% returns in 2023 while maintaining a contrarian value approach focused on undervalued markets. Manager Javier Ruiz analyzes current market patterns through complexity theory, identifying dangerous concentration in technology stocks that mirrors dotcom bubble dynamics. The technology sector now represents over 28% of S&P 500 market value, driven by AI enthusiasm and herd behavior creating feedback loops. This concentration reduces market heterogeneity and creates systemic risk. Conversely, Spanish and Chinese equity markets trade at historically attractive valuations due to investor neglect, representing 42% of the international portfolio. The fund made significant portfolio changes including exiting Alphabet after a 50% rally, adding shipping broker Clarkson, and capitalizing on a bidding war for Pendragon. Key risks include technology sector bubble dynamics and bond market stress, while catalysts include potential tipping points that could reverse current patterns. The manager maintains patient conviction in value-oriented positioning.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated geographic positioning (42% in two markets), specific position sizing discussions, and detailed fundamental analysis of individual holdings. Manager names specific positions, explains sizing rationale, and demonstrates willingness to hold contrarian views with clear thesis.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

Manager expresses cautious concern about technology sector concentration and market anomalies while acknowledging current attractive valuations in preferred markets. The outlook is mixed with warnings about unsustainable patterns but optimism about portfolio positioning.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

Portfolio maintains concentrated exposure to undervalued markets (42% in Spanish and Chinese equities) while avoiding technology sector. This represents selective risk-taking in contrarian positions rather than broad risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

45%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (45%)

Net neutral to slight de-risking activity. Manager exited strong performers like Alphabet and Pendragon while making selective new investments. The activity suggests rotation and harvesting rather than net deployment or significant de-risking.

Forward Guidance

10%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (10%)

Manager indicates willingness to wait patiently for tipping points rather than active deployment. Recent exits from strong performers like Alphabet suggest selective harvesting rather than aggressive deployment bias.

Language Signal

43%

BearishBullish

Balanced (43%)

Language emphasizes risks, anomalies, unsustainable patterns, and bubble dynamics more than opportunities. Terms like 'cautious,' 'risky,' 'unsustainable,' and 'dangerous' dominate the directional language.

Perceived Risk

75%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (75%)

Manager extensively discusses systemic risks including technology sector concentration comparable to dotcom bubble, market homogeneity dangers, bond market stress, and unfavorable equity risk premiums. Multiple pages devoted to risk analysis with specific historical comparisons.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in undervalued markets like Spain and China while avoiding overvalued technology sector. Describes these markets as having 'many fish and few fishermen' suggesting good opportunity density in preferred areas.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Manager emphasizes patience and waiting for inevitable tipping points without specific timeframes. References to 'waiting patiently' and long-term value realization suggest multi-year investment horizon with no urgency for near-term catalysts.