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Aikya 2026 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2026 Letter Analysis

Aikya Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+3%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"The quality-focused strategy benefited from strength in Taiwan consumer names and Edge AI demand, Chinese internet platforms showing narrowing losses, and Indonesian banks delivering solid results. India large caps weakened temporarily."

Executive Summary

Aikya's Global Emerging Markets Fund delivered a positive return of 5.0% in July 2026, significantly outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets benchmark which declined 3.1%. The strategy's investment approach relies on two key pillars: Quality and Valuation, investing in high-quality companies at sensible valuations. The fund benefited from strength in information technology, consumer, and financial holdings. In Taiwan, Advantech benefited from firm demand for automation and Edge AI products, while Uni-President contributed as sentiment towards domestic consumer names improved. In China, Meituan improved following results that showed narrowing losses, and Foshan Haitian delivered strong results. Bank Central Asia in Indonesia delivered solid results, reassuring after a period of disfavour. EPAM recovered as IT Services disruption fears subsided. India was the main source of weakness, with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories softer and HDFC Bank under pressure, though both appear temporary. The fund holds 38 positions with 1.3% cash, concentrated in Consumer Staples (38.5%) and Financials (19.7%).

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

58%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (58%)

The fund holds 38 positions, which is a moderately diversified portfolio. The top ten holdings represent approximately 44% of NAV, with the largest position at 5.8%, indicating meaningful but not extreme concentration. The manager articulates a clear two-pillar investment approach (Quality and Valuation) and discusses specific holdings with thesis-level commentary. However, position sizing is not explicitly detailed beyond the top ten, and the letter lacks strong declarative language about conviction levels or willingness to add on weakness. The 38-position count and moderate concentration place this in the moderate conviction range.

Growth Outlook

15%

BearishBullish

Bearish (15%)

The manager notes that Emerging Market equities declined during the month, with semiconductor stocks correcting sharply and investors reassessing AI-related spending. India was described as the main source of weakness. However, the manager frames these as temporary in nature and emphasizes their long-term focus, stating that one month is too short a timeframe to draw meaningful conclusions. The outlook is cautiously neutral with mild acknowledgment of near-term headwinds but no strong directional view on markets.

Risk Appetite

45%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (45%)

The fund maintains 38 positions with only 1.3% cash, indicating a fully invested posture. The portfolio is concentrated in Consumer Staples (38.5%) and Financials (19.7%), showing clear sector conviction. The manager describes holdings that delivered positive results and notes that weakness in India appears temporary. The positioning is constructive and risk-on, though not aggressively so given the diversified 38-position portfolio.

Capital Deployment

5%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

Cash remains at 1.3% of NAV, indicating the fund is essentially fully invested. The letter does not mention any changes to cash levels, new position additions, or significant trimming activity. The manager describes several holdings that performed well and notes that some weakness appears temporary, but there is no explicit discussion of deployment or de-risking actions. The stable, low cash level and absence of deployment commentary suggest a neutral, monitoring stance with minimal net capital movement during the month.

Forward Guidance

25%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (25%)

The manager provides minimal forward guidance, stating only that their purpose is to generate absolute returns with strong downside protection over the long-term. They explicitly note that one month is too short a timeframe to draw meaningful conclusions. There is no discussion of deployment plans, position changes, or specific actions intended. The tone is patient and long-term oriented but lacks specific forward action bias, suggesting a monitoring stance rather than active deployment or reduction.

Language Signal

35%

BearishBullish

Bearish (35%)

The language includes positive terms such as 'benefited,' 'strength,' 'improved,' 'solid results,' 'reassuring,' and 'recovered' when describing portfolio holdings. However, the letter also acknowledges 'declined,' 'corrected sharply,' 'weakness,' 'softer,' and 'under pressure' when describing market conditions and specific holdings. The balance tilts mildly positive as the manager frames negative developments as temporary and emphasizes the positive contributors. Overall, the language is measured and balanced with a slight positive lean.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges that Emerging Market equities declined during the month, with semiconductor stocks correcting sharply and investors reassessing AI-related spending. India is identified as the main source of weakness. However, these risks are framed as temporary in nature, and the manager emphasizes their long-term focus, stating that one month is too short to draw meaningful conclusions. The risk discussion is present but not extensive or alarming. The tone suggests moderate awareness of near-term volatility but no systemic concerns.

Opportunity Density

55%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (55%)

The manager maintains a fully invested portfolio of 38 positions with only 1.3% cash, suggesting they continue to find sufficient opportunities to deploy capital. The letter highlights several holdings that delivered positive results and benefited from specific tailwinds. However, there is no explicit discussion of abundant opportunities, new ideas, or a rich pipeline. The manager's emphasis on Quality and Valuation suggests selectivity. The fully invested posture combined with selective language indicates a moderate opportunity set rather than an abundant one.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager explicitly states that their purpose is to generate absolute returns with strong downside protection over the long-term, and that one month is too short a timeframe to draw meaningful conclusions. This language clearly indicates a multi-year investment horizon. The fund's focus on high-quality companies that make a positive contribution to sustainable development also suggests a patient, long-term approach. However, the letter does not specify decade-plus horizons or permanent capital structure, and the monthly reporting format implies some attention to shorter-term performance. The emphasis on long-term returns and dismissal of monthly volatility places this in the multi-year, patient capital range.