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Mayar Capital 2024 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2024 Letter Analysis

Mayar Capital Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+4.31%

Annualized+7.89%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Underperforming the MSCI World's 8.88% gain."

Executive Summary

Mayar Capital returned 4.31% net in Q1 2024 versus 8.88% for the MSCI World Index, bringing since-inception annualized returns to 9.21%. The fund's core thesis centers on buying great businesses with durable economic moats at reasonable prices, emphasizing margin of safety over performance chasing. The manager draws parallels between civil engineering safety factors and investment discipline, arguing that conservative approaches with built-in buffers outperform high-risk strategies over time. This quarter, the fund initiated a position in British Land, a UK property REIT, believing the market underestimates long-term value due to short-term interest rate concerns. The manager expects that once rates stabilize and the economy improves, REIT valuations will recover as replacement values far exceed current trading prices. The fund also added to existing positions including Alphabet, Johnson & Johnson, and Samsung Electronics. With assets under management reaching $476 million, the fund maintains its disciplined value approach focused on steady, risk-adjusted returns rather than headline-grabbing performance.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

The fund demonstrates moderate-high conviction through concentrated positioning (top 10 holdings represent 55.58% of portfolio), specific position sizing discussions, and clear thesis articulation for new investments like British Land. The manager provides detailed reasoning for holdings and explicitly states investment philosophy, though some hedging language around timing prevents a higher score.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about interest rates stabilizing and the economy improving, which would benefit REIT valuations. However, the overall tone is measured and focused on long-term fundamentals rather than near-term market enthusiasm.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The fund reduced cash from 11% to 3% and initiated new positions while adding to existing holdings, indicating moderate deployment. However, the emphasis on margin of safety and conservative approach suggests measured rather than aggressive risk-taking.

Capital Deployment

75%

De-riskingDeploying

Deploying (75%)

Cash decreased significantly from 11% to 3% (8 percentage point reduction), indicating substantial capital deployment. The fund initiated a new position in British Land and added to multiple existing positions including Alphabet, Johnson & Johnson, and Samsung Electronics.

Forward Guidance

20%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (20%)

The manager indicates selective deployment into REITs and adding to existing quality positions, but emphasizes patience and discipline. The approach is constructive but measured, with clear conditions for further deployment.

Language Signal

10%

BearishBullish

Bearish (10%)

Language is balanced with some positive terms like 'attractive' and 'underestimating value' but dominated by cautious, disciplined terminology. The focus on 'boring is beautiful' and risk mitigation creates a conservative tone overall.

Perceived Risk

25%

Low RiskElevated

Low Risk (25%)

The manager acknowledges uncertainty and the need for margin of safety but does not express significant systemic concerns. Discussion focuses on investment discipline and managing unknowable future rather than specific market risks or threats.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, particularly in UK REITs where the market is underestimating long-term value. The fund is actively deploying capital into both new positions and existing holdings, suggesting a reasonably rich opportunity set in targeted areas.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The fund explicitly defines long-term as a minimum of five years and emphasizes patient capital approach. The manager discusses building portfolios for the long game and sleeping better at night rather than chasing short-term performance, indicating a multi-year investment horizon.