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SGA - U.S. Large Cap Growth 2026 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2026 Letter Analysis

SGA - U.S. Large Cap Growth Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD-11%

YTD-11%

Annualized+10%

Positioning StanceNEUTRAL

Market CapLarge Cap

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"The firm maintains conviction in quality growth businesses trading at historically attractive valuations relative to the market."

Executive Summary

SGA's U.S. Large Cap Growth portfolio declined 11.1% in Q1 2026, underperforming due to AI disruption fears that hammered software stocks. The firm maintains conviction in quality growth businesses trading at historically attractive valuations relative to the market. Portfolio fundamentals remain strong with expected 13% revenue and 19% earnings growth over three years, positioning for attractive risk-adjusted returns ahead.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

SGA demonstrates high conviction through concentrated positioning in named holdings, specific position sizing decisions (exits, initiations, trims), and strong declarative language about portfolio fundamentals and valuation opportunity. The letter discusses individual positions extensively with clear thesis rationale for each holding.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager expresses caution about market conditions, citing AI disruption fears, geopolitical risks from the Iran War, and elevated earnings expectations for indices that are at risk of disappointment. However, they see some positive shifts beginning with rotation away from speculative AI stories toward quality compounders.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The portfolio maintains selective positioning with careful risk management through position sizing discipline. They initiated new positions like Mastercard while exiting underperformers, showing measured risk-taking rather than aggressive deployment or defensive positioning.

Capital Deployment

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (5%)

The manager engaged in rotation activity, exiting positions in Gartner and UnitedHealth while initiating Mastercard and adding to several positions on weakness. This represents capital rotation rather than net deployment or de-risking, as proceeds from sales funded new purchases.

Forward Guidance

35%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (35%)

SGA expresses confidence that conditions are building for a meaningful rotation toward quality compounders and believes their positioning sets the stage for attractive risk-adjusted returns in quarters ahead, though they acknowledge near-term uncertainty.

Language Signal

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The letter balances risk language around AI disruption and geopolitical concerns with opportunity language around attractive valuations, quality businesses, and positioning for future outperformance. Slightly more constructive than cautious overall.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

The manager identifies multiple meaningful risks including AI disruption fears, geopolitical conflict in the Middle East disrupting energy markets, inflation concerns, and elevated earnings expectations for indices. These risks are discussed in detail with specific impact analysis.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

SGA sees attractive opportunities emerging, particularly noting that portfolio valuations relative to the market are at historically attractive levels rarely seen in their 23-year history. They found opportunities to add to positions on weakness and initiated new positions like Mastercard.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The manager emphasizes long-term compounding, discusses three-year earnings growth expectations, and focuses on durable competitive advantages. They explicitly state their goal is to protect and reliably compound client wealth over time, indicating a multi-year investment horizon.