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Recurve Capital 2024 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2024 Letter Analysis

Recurve Capital Quarterly Analysis

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Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Carvana remains the largest position despite 25x gains, while Armstrong was trimmed for cruise line redeployment. The strategy focuses on share-winning businesses with competitive advantages that can compound independently of macro conditions."

Executive Summary

Recurve Capital delivered strong Q1 performance with +13% net returns, driven primarily by concentrated positions in category-leading companies with competitive advantages. The fund maintains 99% gross exposure with no new positions or exits during the quarter, focusing on companies that have evolved into highly efficient, scalable organizations positioned to gain market share. Carvana remains the largest position despite its 25x rise from 2022 lows, as the manager believes it trades at single-digit multiples of medium-term earnings power with significant runway for growth in the used auto market. Armstrong World Industries was trimmed after an 80% run-up, with proceeds redeployed to cruise lines at more attractive valuations. Cogent Communications represents the #2 position, benefiting from transformational Sprint Wireline acquisition assets including valuable IPv4 addresses and fiber infrastructure. The portfolio is designed to generate returns through share-winning revenue growth converting to earnings and free cash flow growth, independent of macro conditions. Key risks include tighter credit conditions and sticky inflation affecting rate environment sensitivity.

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Algorithmic conviction, macroeconomic posture, and risk appetite signals extracted from this quarterly letter with qualitative explanations.

Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

82%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (82%)

Extremely high conviction evidenced by 99% gross exposure, concentrated portfolio with named and sized positions, and willingness to hold Carvana through 25x appreciation. The manager provides specific earnings power estimates ($10+ per share medium-term for Carvana), detailed position sizing rationale, and explicit statements about letting winners run. The letter demonstrates strong conviction through specific portfolio actions and detailed fundamental analysis.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges macro tensions including tighter credit conditions and sticky inflation but frames the demand environment as relatively healthy with consumer trends outperforming expectations. He expresses optimism about partnering with companies to compete and win share over coming years, though notes the market's focus on Fed actions and rate environment.

Risk Appetite

50%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (50%)

The fund maintains 99% gross exposure with no new positions or exits, indicating sustained risk appetite. However, the manager did trim one position (AWI) and redeploy to cruise lines, suggesting selective risk management rather than aggressive deployment. The positioning reflects confidence but with tactical adjustments.

Capital Deployment

0%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

No new positions or exits during the quarter, with portfolio weights changing only moderately. The manager trimmed AWI and redeployed proceeds to cruise lines, representing capital rotation rather than net deployment. Cash levels are not discussed, and the 99% gross exposure suggests minimal cash changes.

Forward Guidance

25%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (25%)

The manager expresses excitement about partnering with companies over coming years and expects bulk of gains from medium- and long-term growth. However, he takes a measured approach, stating his approach will be steady through potential volatility and noting sensitivity to rate environment changes in the short-term.

Language Signal

35%

BearishBullish

Bearish (35%)

Language includes positive terms like 'excited,' 'solid quarter,' 'performing well,' and 'primed to continue gobbling up market share.' However, this is balanced with risk acknowledgments around macro tensions, inflation, and rate sensitivity. The net balance tilts slightly positive but remains measured.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges macro tensions including tighter credit conditions, sticky inflation, and market sensitivity to Fed actions causing market-wide swings. However, these risks are discussed briefly and not dwelled upon extensively. The risk discussion is moderate and balanced with confidence in portfolio companies' competitive advantages.

Opportunity Density

60%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (60%)

The manager demonstrates selective opportunity identification, with specific examples of rebalancing from AWI to cruise lines based on relative valuations. He mentions constantly testing attractiveness on a relative basis versus other existing positions and new ideas on his watchlist, suggesting a reasonable but selective opportunity set.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager explicitly states seeking to own companies 'for as long as they keep winning' and expects bulk of gains from 'medium- and long-term share-winning revenue growth.' He describes Carvana's earnings power over multiple time horizons (medium-term $10+ per share, longer-term $30+ per share) and emphasizes multi-year growth trajectories, indicating a patient, multi-year investment approach.