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Andvari Associates 2024 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2024 Letter Analysis

Andvari Associates Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+16.5%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Andvari outperformed in Q1 2024 with 12.1% returns, continuing recovery from 2022. Rising rates created opportunities in high-yielding securities like Altria at 9.7% dividend yield and Western Asset bonds."

Executive Summary

Andvari delivered strong Q1 2024 performance of 12.1% net, outpacing the S&P 500's 10.4% return. The fund continues its recovery from 2022 declines, with top contributors Topicus.com and Mastercard offsetting detractors Mesa Labs and American Tower. Key portfolio developments include Kelly Partners Group's U.S. expansion into Los Angeles and dividend elimination to redeploy capital at higher returns, plus CoStar Group's $1 billion investment in Homes.com to compete with Zillow in residential real estate. The National Association of Realtors settlement on commission structures could provide tailwinds for CoStar's seller-focused business model. Rising interest rates created new opportunities in high-yielding securities, leading to positions in Western Asset Premier Bond Fund at 7.9% yield and Altria Group at 9.7% dividend yield. Altria offers extraordinary profitability with minimal capital requirements and pricing power, while transitioning to reduced-risk nicotine products growing over 30% annually. The manager remains optimistic about long-term results through disciplined capital allocation in quality businesses.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

The manager demonstrates solid conviction through detailed analysis of specific holdings like CoStar, Altria, and Kelly Partners, with clear investment rationales and sizing decisions. The 9.7% dividend yield purchase of Altria shows conviction in specific opportunities, though the diversified approach and hedged language prevent a higher score.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism, noting that rising rates created new opportunities while acknowledging they contributed to 2022 underperformance. The outlook is constructive but measured, with emphasis on selectivity rather than broad market enthusiasm.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

The fund is actively deploying capital into new positions like Altria and WEA, suggesting moderate risk appetite. However, the focus on high-yielding, defensive characteristics indicates a balanced approach rather than aggressive risk-taking.

Capital Deployment

25%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (25%)

The letter describes starting new positions in Altria and using WEA for income-seeking clients, indicating moderate deployment activity. However, no specific cash level changes are mentioned, and the deployment appears selective rather than aggressive.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager indicates continued selective deployment, particularly in high-yielding opportunities created by rate environment. The tone suggests measured optimism about finding attractive investments but no urgency to deploy aggressively.

Language Signal

35%

BearishBullish

Bearish (35%)

Language is predominantly positive with terms like 'pleased,' 'optimistic,' 'attractive,' and 'opportunities,' but balanced with acknowledgment of past challenges and emphasis on selectivity. More constructive than bearish overall.

Perceived Risk

15%

Low RiskElevated

Low Risk (15%)

Risk discussion is minimal, limited to brief acknowledgment that rising rates contributed to 2022 underperformance. The manager focuses primarily on opportunities rather than risks, with no detailed discussion of systemic or macro concerns.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, particularly in high-yielding securities created by the rate environment. Specific examples like Altria at historically attractive dividend yields and WEA trading at discount to NAV suggest a reasonably rich opportunity set in targeted areas.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager emphasizes long-term investing with phrases like 'over the long term' and focus on businesses that can compound capital over time. The Altria investment is framed around long-term dividend growth, and Kelly Partners' dividend elimination is applauded for long-term capital deployment, indicating a multi-year investment horizon.