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Rodrigo Benedetti 2024 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2024 Letter Analysis

Rodrigo Benedetti Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+0.19%

Positioning StanceConstructive

Market CapSmallCap

GeographyUS, Europe

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Applovin led gains while European defense like Dassault Aviation offers compelling value amid rising EU defense spending. Post-Covid recovery names present opportunities as normal businesses stabilize."

Executive Summary

Rodrigo delivered 19% returns in Q1 2024, continuing the bull market trend that began in October 2023. Running 150% net long, the portfolio combines US growth names like Applovin with European value opportunities, particularly in defense. Key winner Applovin performed well but faces multiple expansion limits given business cyclicality. The manager finds significant value in European defense companies like Dassault Aviation, which trades at 16x distributable FCF while benefiting from growing EU defense budgets and Rafale fighter demand. Post-Covid revenue companies present opportunities as normal businesses stabilize and grow. Shorts detracted from performance due to US market squeezes, leading to reduced position sizing in short strategies. Liquidity constraints in European small caps are becoming challenging for position building. The manager remains cautious about relying on the current low-volatility environment and maintains flexibility to adjust positioning as market conditions change.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

Manager names specific positions with detailed analysis (Dassault Aviation at 16x FCF, Applovin cyclicality concerns) and provides concrete valuation metrics. Portfolio appears concentrated in named themes with clear investment rationale, though diversified across sectors and geographies.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager acknowledges the bull market continuation but expresses skepticism about sustainability, stating he won't rely on the current environment of minimal volatility to generate returns. Mixed positive current conditions with cautious future outlook.

Risk Appetite

60%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (60%)

Running 150% net long indicates high risk appetite and aggressive positioning, though manager notes this is subject to change if fear of less kind environment grips him. Net long bias with some hedging through shorts.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

No specific cash level changes mentioned, but manager describes finding value and building positions in small companies while facing liquidity constraints. Suggests modest net deployment activity with selective adding rather than aggressive capital deployment.

Forward Guidance

10%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (10%)

Manager explicitly states he won't rely on current environment to generate returns and positioning is subject to change based on fear of less kind environment. Cautious deployment bias with flexibility to adjust.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Language includes both opportunity identification (value in small companies, defense tailwinds) and risk awareness (multiple expansion limits, liquidity constraints, timing mistakes). Moderately more constructive than bearish overall.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager acknowledges several specific risks including Fed policy concerns, US shorting difficulties, and liquidity constraints in European small caps. Risk discussion is present but not dominant, with risks viewed as manageable rather than systemic threats.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

Manager states he finds a lot of value in plenty of small companies and identifies multiple specific opportunities across defense, post-Covid recovery, and tanker sectors. Suggests abundant selective opportunities despite some constraints.

Time Horizon

55%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (55%)

Mix of time horizons evident - some near-term catalyst focus (Oxford Nanopore breakeven by 2027, tanker orderbook timing) combined with longer-term structural themes like EU defense spending. Medium-term orientation with 1-3 year thesis timeframes.