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Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) 2024 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2024 Letter Analysis

Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+11.3%

Annualized+9.73%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Positioning around Subsets of Value across Stalwarts, Growth, and Cyclicals. The AI theme shows 'new paradigm' characteristics with parabolic forecasts."

Executive Summary

Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund returned 11.3% in the March quarter versus the benchmark return of 13.2%. The portfolio is positioned around Subsets of Value with 42% in Stalwarts, 22% in Growth companies, and 19% in Cyclicals. Top contributors included Interactive Brokers, United Rentals, and TSMC, while detractors were Liberty Broadband, HDFC Bank, and YUM China. The AI theme is displaying hallmarks of a 'new paradigm' with parabolic growth forecasts, though the manager cautions that benchmark returns have been driven by re-rating rather than earnings growth. The fund recently reinitiated a position in CME Group as a Stalwart with value latency and invested in AerCap Holdings as an Asset Play benefiting from aircraft supply shortages. The portfolio fully exited Danaher after a 14-year holding period that generated over 1,300% returns. While considerable macro uncertainty remains including Fed policy, elections, and geopolitical tensions, this could provide opportunities in quality Stalwarts on a multi-year view.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

The manager demonstrates high conviction through detailed analysis of specific holdings like CME Group and AerCap with clear investment theses. The portfolio has 39 named positions with specific allocations across value subsets. The 14-year Danaher holding and detailed company visits show strong conviction in their process, though the diversified approach prevents a higher score.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges the ongoing rally and market optimism but expresses caution about valuations and re-rating versus earnings growth. They note the market's optimism is understandable given GDP growth surprises and economic conditions, but warn that benchmark returns have been driven by re-rating rather than fundamental earnings growth.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The portfolio maintains its structured approach with specific allocations across value subsets but shows selective positioning. Recent actions include reinitating CME Group and adding AerCap while fully exiting Danaher, suggesting measured risk appetite rather than aggressive deployment.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

The portfolio shows limited net deployment activity with rotation being the primary action. They reinitiated CME Group and added AerCap while fully exiting Danaher, suggesting capital rotation rather than net new deployment. Cash remains at 1% with no indication of significant changes in cash levels.

Forward Guidance

10%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (10%)

The manager expresses a cautious but opportunistic stance, noting that macro uncertainty 'could provide a window of opportunity in some great Stalwarts on a multi-year view.' The language suggests patience and selectivity rather than aggressive deployment bias.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

The letter contains balanced language with both opportunity-focused terms (attractive, opportunity, window of opportunity) and risk-aware language (caution, uncertainty, macro risks). The net balance leans slightly positive but remains measured.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

The manager identifies considerable macro uncertainty including Fed rate cuts timing, US election, debt ceiling, Chinese economy stability, two ground wars, and AI energy requirements. These risks are discussed with meaningful detail and concern, indicating moderate to high perceived risk in the environment.

Opportunity Density

45%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (45%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, particularly noting that macro uncertainty 'could provide a window of opportunity in some great Stalwarts on a multi-year view.' However, they also note that Growth and Cyclicals have driven returns while Defensive assets and Stalwarts have lagged, suggesting a mixed opportunity environment requiring selectivity.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager demonstrates a long-term approach with references to multi-year views and the 14-year Danaher holding. They discuss opportunities 'on a multi-year view' and focus on structural themes like AI infrastructure build-out and aircraft supply dynamics that will play out over extended periods.