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Rewey Asset Management 2024 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2024 Letter Analysis

Rewey Asset Management Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+5.02%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Led by ARIS Water Solutions' 71.99% surge on water recycling recognition. Added Richardson Electronics for semiconductor cycle recovery and green energy upside."

Executive Summary

Rewey Asset Management's SMID composite gained 5.02% in Q1 2024, underperforming the Russell 2500 Value index's 6.07% return. The manager maintains a disciplined approach focused on companies with strong balance sheets, growth potential over 3-5 year horizons, and significant undervaluation. ARIS Water Solutions was the top performer, up 71.99%, as the market recognized its water recycling business model beyond oil and gas price dependency. Columbia Banking Systems was the weakest performer, down 22.91%, due to overdone commercial real estate fears despite strong fundamentals. The manager added Richardson Electronics, seeing over 100% upside potential from semiconductor cycle recovery and green energy battery solutions. With five holdings having net cash and eleven others with debt-to-EBITDA under 1.5x, the portfolio emphasizes financial strength. The manager views Fed rate cut timing as less important than individual company fundamentals, expecting SMID value to benefit disproportionately from economic strength and eventual rate cuts compared to expensive large-cap sectors.

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

Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction demonstrated through concentrated portfolio discussion with detailed individual position analysis. Manager provides specific price targets (RELL over 100% upside), detailed fundamental analysis, and clear investment thesis for each holding. Strong conviction in SMID value strategy with 3-5 year horizon.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges strong economic data and eventual Fed rate cuts as positive, but expresses concern about the paradox that strong economy could delay rate cuts and hurt markets. Mixed view with cautious optimism about SMID value sector specifically.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

Portfolio is positioned with moderate risk appetite - added two new positions while selling two others, maintaining 3.94% cash. Strong balance sheet focus with net cash positions suggests selective but constructive positioning.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

Modest net deployment with two new positions added and two sold, resulting in minimal net change. Cash level at 3.94% suggests balanced approach. This represents rotation rather than aggressive deployment or de-risking.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

Manager expects to benefit from economic strength and eventual rate cuts but emphasizes patience and selectivity. No rush to deploy capital aggressively, focusing on individual company fundamentals over macro timing.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language is balanced with both opportunity and risk discussions. Uses terms like 'undervaluation,' 'attractive,' and 'compelling upside' but also discusses 'fears,' 'paradox,' and 'headwinds.' Slightly more cautious than bullish overall.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager identifies specific macro risks including the Fed rate cut paradox and sticky inflation concerns. Discusses commercial real estate fears affecting COLB. Moderate risk acknowledgment with some concern about market dynamics but not alarmed.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in SMID value space, describing 'significant undervaluation and investor neglect' in the sector. Added new position in RELL with compelling upside. Characterizes environment as requiring selectivity but with good opportunities available.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Explicitly states 3-5 year investing horizon and emphasizes making time an investing ally. Manager focuses on long-term company fundamentals rather than short-term data points or Fed timing. Clear multi-year thesis for holdings like RELL's revenue growth potential.