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| 2025 Q4 | Feb 5, 2026 | Stewart Investors | 0.0% | 0.0% | 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 2379.TW, 2454.TW, 6503.T, ALC, BABA, BAJAJHLDNG.NS, BAP, BOSCHLTD.NS, CARTRADE.NS, CTAS, KEI.NS, KOTAK.NS, M&M.NS, NU, PRX.AS, QUAL3.MX, SE, TARSONS.NS, TECHM.NS, TOTVS3.SA, TSM, TUBEINVEST.NS, WEG3.SA | AI, Asia, China, emerging markets, India, long-term, Quality, semiconductors | The team maintains a conservative approach to AI-driven market themes, avoiding flavour-of-the-month AI investments while selectively benefiting from AI demand through quality holdings like Samsung and TSMC. They emphasize disciplined AI capex spending and focus on companies with sustainable competitive advantages rather than chasing AI hype. The team is adding to Chinese holdings where they find leading businesses with strong competitive advantages and attractive growth at reasonable valuations, particularly Tencent. They view China as offering better opportunities despite some headwinds in specific sectors like property and chemicals. The team is reducing exposure to India, mainly in cyclical businesses where valuations are expensive and growth outlook has deteriorated. However, they remain excited about high-quality Indian companies positioned to benefit from structural tailwinds including urbanization, demographics, and digital infrastructure. Semiconductor holdings like Samsung and TSMC are key contributors, benefiting from AI-related demand for memory chips and leading-edge processors. The team focuses on companies with strong competitive positions and visibility into future earnings growth through 2026-2027. The investment philosophy centers on identifying quality companies with exceptional cultures, strong franchises, resilient financials, and sustainable competitive advantages. The team seeks companies that can deliver attractive returns over much longer periods than the market expects. The team is optimistic about emerging market opportunities, noting that the global economy is increasingly being led by emerging markets. They see attractive valuations compared to developed markets and expect this trend to accelerate as investors seek alternatives to US markets. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 4, 2026 | Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund | 3.3% | 19.8% | 005930.KS, 6594.T, 6954.T, 8001.T, CCO, D05.SI, EGB.VI, FCFS, FMC, GOOGL, LEN, LOW, MLM, MSFT, SONY, UBER | AI, Automation, Central Banking, Global Equity, Quality, Trade Policy, value | Artificial intelligence continued to be a major theme with more than 300 S&P 500 companies mentioning AI on earnings calls. However, scrutiny increased around AI-related revenue circularity, massive capital spending scale, and durability of longer-term returns on investment. The enthusiasm helped propel mega-cap tech stocks higher and drive market gains. Trade relations between the U.S. and China remained a key market focus with tariff escalations and export controls. China expanded export controls on rare earth minerals while the U.S. threatened 100% tariffs in retaliation. A one-year trade truce was ultimately reached between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping. Global automation adoption accelerated amid labor shortages, rising wages, and increasing manufacturing complexity. FANUC demonstrated leadership in factory automation and industrial robotics, with robot sales in China growing over 80% year-over-year and collaboration with NVIDIA on AI-driven robotics solutions. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 4, 2026 | Aristotle International Equity Fund | 5.5% | 22.5% | 005930.KS, 5401.T, 6594.T, 6758.T, 6954.T, 7532.T, ALL.AX, BAP, BN, CCO, D05.SI, EBS.VI, EXPN.L, MUV2.DE, ROG.SW, SAF.PA | Asia, Automation, Banking, Europe, gaming, international, Quality, value | FANUC Corporation demonstrates leadership in factory automation and industrial robotics, with operating margins expanding to 21% and strong robot sales growth in China exceeding 80% year-over-year. The company maintains dominant positions in CNC systems and continues deepening competitive advantages through collaboration with NVIDIA on AI-driven robotics and digital twin capabilities. Aristocrat Leisure represents a compelling investment in the global gaming market with over 70% recurring revenue from slot machines and digital platforms. The company benefits from an oligopolistic industry structure and strong market positions across North American commercial and tribal gaming markets, supported by proprietary content franchises. Erste Group Bank delivered strong operating performance driven by healthy loan growth, resilient net interest income, and solid fee income across Central and Eastern European markets. The bank's diversified retail-oriented model and leading market positions support continued growth as regional economies develop and demand for financial services expands. The U.S.-China trade relationship showed improvement with a one-year trade truce reached at the APEC summit, reducing China's effective tariff rate to 47% and deferring export controls on rare earth materials. However, new tensions emerged with Japan over Taiwan, highlighting ongoing geopolitical complexities affecting global trade flows. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 4, 2026 | AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | 8.7% | 24.1% | 005380.KS, 005930.KS, 012330.KS, AAPL, CNRL.TO, FOXA, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NVDA, PEP, SCHW, UHAL, WBD | AI, Auto Parts, free cash flow, Media, semiconductors, South Korea, technology, value | Yacktman builds the portfolio based on evaluating normalized free cash flow and business fundamentals, comparing price to arrive at forward rate of return based on current market valuation. The approach focuses on risk-adjusted returns and long-term underlying business performance, holding companies through periods of stock price underperformance when the long-term thesis offers attractive risk-adjusted returns. South Korea is launching broad value-up reforms modeled after Japan's program, shifting governance standards from company-centric to shareholder value creation focus. The manager believes MSCI will eventually re-rate South Korea from Emerging Market to developed market status, with investor access and index flows beginning to close the 30-year Korean discount. Samsung was late relative to competitors SK Hynix and Micron in HBM design wins with NVIDIA but was awarded HBM qualification in 2025 and ramped production quickly. Samsung has long been a leader in memory including NAND, DRAM, and now HBM, with memory chips appearing in AI data centers and broad array of IOT devices from cars to refrigerators to wearables. The U.S. indices reached record highs driven by artificial intelligence exuberance. Memory chips are ubiquitous in AI data centers, and Samsung reorganized to emphasize Galaxy phones with AI feature leadership to compete with Apple. Hyundai Mobis benefitted from share gain and electric vehicle penetration by Hyundai and Kia, continuing strong capital allocation discipline as one of the top global auto parts suppliers. Warner Bros. Discovery has been a relatively small position that contributed to performance in 2025. After the legacy Warner Bros. merged with Discovery, the company embarked on multi-year deleveraging and management transition. Netflix and Paramount-Skydance bidding process has re-rated the company price. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 4, 2026 | AMG Yacktman Fund | 6.2% | 19.8% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 012330.KS, AAPL, CNQ, FOXA, GOOGL, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NVDA, PEP, PG, SCHW, UHAL, UMG.AS, VIV.PA, WBD | AI, Electric Vehicles, free cash flow, long-term, Media, semiconductors, South Korea, value | Yacktman builds the portfolio based on evaluating normalized free cash flow and business fundamentals, comparing price to arrive at forward rate of return based on current market valuation. The approach focuses on risk-adjusted returns and owner's mindset investing with long-term focus on underlying business performance. Samsung was late relative to competitors in HBM design wins with NVIDIA but was awarded HBM qualification with NVIDIA in 2025 and ramped production quickly. Memory chips are ubiquitous in AI data centers and broad array of IOT devices from cars to refrigerators to wearables. South Korea is launching broad value-up reforms modeled after Japan's program, shifting governance standards from company-centric to shareholder value creation focus. The country may eventually be re-rated by MSCI from Emerging Market to developed market, with investor access and index flows beginning to close the 30-year Korean discount. Samsung has three primary lines of business including memory, foundry, and phones. The company has long been a leader in memory including NAND, DRAM, and now HBM. Samsung has focus on U.S. foundry with massive fab outside Austin in Taylor, Texas. Hyundai Mobis benefitted from share gain and electrical vehicle penetration by Hyundai and Kia, continuing strong capital allocation discipline. The company is one of the top global auto parts suppliers. Warner Bros. Discovery has been a relatively small position along with other sizeable media holdings. After legacy Warner Bros. merged with Discovery, the company embarked on multi-year deleveraging process and management transition. Netflix and Paramount-Skydance bidding process has re-rated the company price. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 11, 2026 | Tweedy, Browne International Value II | 4.2% | 23.8% | 005930.KS, 6869.T, 7958.T, BA.L, BRK-B, CNHI, CVSG.L, DGE.L, GOOGL, IONS, JNJ, JSG.L, NESN.SW, NOVN.SW, ROG.SW, RWM.DE, SAF.PA, SW.PA, TTE, WFC | defense, Europe, Hedging, international, Japan, Pharmaceuticals, value | Health care holdings including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies added meaningfully to returns. Holdings such as Roche, Novartis, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals benefited from new drug approvals, steady and growing earnings, and business models that continue to generate cash through a wide range of economic conditions. Defense-related holdings such as BAE Systems and Rheinmetall had been standout performers for much of the year but fell back in Q4. While these businesses currently benefit from secular growth in defense spending around the world, share prices have moved ahead of underlying fundamentals. The firm continues to focus on financially sound enterprises in parts of the world where company stock prices are more than collateralized by underlying intrinsic value. They believe a diversified portfolio of well-capitalized, competitively advantaged companies purchased at attractive valuations offers the best defense against market uncertainty. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 11, 2026 | Tweedy, Browne International Value II | 2.8% | 26.6% | 005930.KS, 6869.T, 7958.T, BA.L, CNHI, CVSG.L, DHL.DE, GOOGL, HEIA.AS, IONS, JSG.L, NESN.SW, NOVN.SW, PRU.L, ROG.SW, RWM.DE, SAF.PA, SW.PA, TTE, U11.SI | Asia, defense, Europe, Hedging, international, Pharmaceuticals, value | Health care holdings including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies added meaningfully to returns. Holdings such as Roche, Novartis, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals benefited from new drug approvals, steady and growing earnings, and business models that continue to generate cash through a wide range of economic conditions. Defense-related holdings such as BAE Systems and Rheinmetall had been standout performers for much of the year but fell back in Q4. While these businesses benefit from secular growth in defense spending around the world, share prices have moved ahead of underlying fundamentals. The firm continues to focus on financially sound enterprises in parts of the world where company stock prices are more than collateralized by underlying intrinsic value. They believe a diversified portfolio of well-capitalized, competitively advantaged companies purchased at attractive valuations offers the best defense against market uncertainty. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 11, 2026 | Tweedy, Browne Value Fund | 4.8% | 21.6% | 005930.KS, BRK-A, CNHI, CVS.L, DHLG.DE, ENVB, FDX, GOOGL, HEIA.AS, IONS, JNJ, NESN.SW, NVST.SW, PRU.L, RMS.PA, ROG.SW, SAF.PA, TTE, U11.SI, WFC | defense, global, healthcare, industrials, international, Pharmaceuticals, technology, value | Health care holdings including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies added meaningfully to returns. Holdings such as Roche, Novartis, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals benefited from new drug approvals, steady and growing earnings, and business models that continue to generate cash through a wide range of economic conditions. The fund continues to focus on financially sound enterprises purchased at attractive valuations where company stock prices are more than collateralized by underlying intrinsic value. The gap in valuation between US and non-US equities remains quite significant and should serve the fund well going forward. Defense-related holdings such as BAE Systems and Rheinmetall had been standout performers for much of the year but fell back in the 4th Quarter. While these businesses currently benefit from secular growth in defense spending around the world, share prices have moved ahead of underlying fundamentals. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 11, 2026 | Tweedy, Browne Worldwide High Dividend | 2.4% | 21.7% | 005930.KS, BAE.L, CNHI, DHL.DE, GOOGL, IONS, J36.SI, KEMIRA.HE, MEGACPO.MX, NESN.SW, NOVN.SW, RB.PA, RHM.DE, ROG.SW, SAF.PA, TFC, TTE, U11.SI, USB, ZURN.SW | defense, dividends, global, industrials, Pharmaceuticals, value | Health care holdings including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies added meaningfully to returns. Holdings such as Roche, Novartis, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals benefited from new drug approvals, steady and growing earnings, and business models that continue to generate cash through a wide range of economic conditions. The Worldwide High Dividend Yield Value Fund shared many attribution themes with a slightly different emphasis. Financials and industrials contributed meaningfully, consistent with the Fund's dividend-focused orientation. The fund maintains an average-weighted dividend yield on fund stocks of 3.94%. Defense-related holdings such as BAE Systems and Rheinmetall, which had been standout performers for much of the year, fell back a bit in the 4th Quarter. While these businesses currently benefit from secular growth in defense spending around the world, share prices have moved ahead of underlying fundamentals. The gap in valuation between US and non-US equities still remains quite significant and should serve us well going forward given the non-US-centric postures of our fund portfolios. We believe fervently that a diversified portfolio of well-capitalized, competitively advantaged companies purchased at attractive valuations offers the best defense against market uncertainty. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Dec 31, 2025 | Fortress – Fixed Income Fund | 0.6% | 5.5% | 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1288.HK, 1585.HK, 1878.T, 2318.HK, 392.HK, 3968.HK, 6920.T, 8035.T, 916.HK, ACN, AMAT, AXP, BABA, BBDO, BNZL.L, BRK.B, BTI, CHTR, FMC, GMEXICOB.MX, GRMN, HSY, ITUB, IX, JNJ, LOGI, MC.PA, MRK, NTES, NVO, ORLY, PDD, PHM, ROG.SW, SBS, SNA, TSM, UNH, VALE, VRTX, WKL | AI, Bonds, emerging markets, healthcare, international, technology, Trade Policy, value | Artificial intelligence remained the primary focus for investors in U.S. markets, driving strength in technology names while masking moderation in other economic areas. The AI investment boom continued to power corporate capital expenditures and supply growth, though consumer confidence readings suggest potential underlying softness that could emerge if AI investment moderates. The manager sees excellent value opportunities globally, particularly in international and emerging markets despite strong recent performance. U.S. healthcare and consumer staples have been left behind by the AI frenzy and trade at appealing valuations. Portfolio companies show attractive price/earnings ratios with meaningful long-term return potential. Recent tariff policies continued to negatively impact U.S. consumers and companies throughout the year. However, international companies have been finding new trade arrangements and growth opportunities, benefiting from shifts in global trade patterns as the new U.S. administration alters terms of international cooperation. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 9, 2026 | Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC | 0.0% | 0.0% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS | diversification, Fed policy, fixed income, geopolitics, infrastructure, international, Precious Metals, small caps | Diversification proved its value across asset classes in 2025, with leadership rotating beyond U.S. large cap stocks. Non-U.S. equities outperformed, with developed international gaining over 30% and emerging markets rising more than 33%. Portfolios built for balance and resilience captured gains while mitigating volatility during periods of stress. Infrastructure delivered strong double-digit returns, supported by structural demand tied to data centers, energy transition, and modernization. The sector benefited from ongoing investment needs in critical infrastructure systems. Gold's safe haven status and central bank purchases provided a strong tailwind that was accelerated by retail purchases. Over the year, gold ETFs saw net flows exceed $40 billion, demonstrating continued investor appetite for the precious metal. Silver shone brightest over the quarter, reiterating its status as gold's riskier and perhaps undervalued counterpart by gaining more than 50% over the quarter and nearly 150% over the year. Small caps surged following the April selloff, gaining more than 40% from the lows. However, that rally was concentrated in lower-quality names, with the Russell 2000 significantly outpacing the higher-quality S&P 600. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 9, 2026 | Vision Capital | -5.0% | 9.8% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, AMZN, GOOGL, MELI, META, MSFT, MU, NOW, NVDA, ORCL, PME.AX, SE, SPOT, STX, TSM, TTD, WDC, WISE.L, ZS | AI, Asia, Cloud, E-Commerce, growth, long-term, semiconductors, technology | Manager expresses skepticism about LLMs as a path to AGI, viewing them as sophisticated pattern recognition systems that mimic understanding without genuine comprehension. LLMs face architectural limitations including quadratic computational costs, memory inefficiency, and persistent hallucinations. The manager believes a fundamental breakthrough in architecture is needed beyond current transformer models. Sea Limited represents the manager's conviction play on Southeast Asia's digital transformation through its dominant Shopee platform with 52% market share. The company has achieved an inflection point with rising take-rates and improving profitability across its integrated ecosystem of e-commerce, logistics, and financial services. Manager avoided memory semiconductor investments despite strong 2025 performance, citing historical cyclicality and commoditization concerns. While acknowledging industry consolidation into an oligopoly, the manager questions sustainability of current supernormal profits and prefers exposure through TSMC and NVIDIA rather than memory-specific players. Manager declined Oracle investment despite strong cloud growth due to concentration risk from OpenAI and high leverage. Also avoided neoclouds like CoreWeave and Nebius, viewing them as commoditized GPU providers vulnerable to demand fluctuations and lacking durable competitive advantages versus hyperscalers. | SE |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 30, 2026 | Optimum International Fund | 3.3% | 26.0% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS | AI, Asia, banks, Europe, international, semiconductors, technology | South Korea's market surged nearly 20% on strong demand tied to artificial intelligence, benefiting companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The AI theme drove significant outperformance in Korean technology companies during the quarter. Semiconductor companies, particularly in South Korea, experienced strong performance driven by AI demand. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were specifically mentioned as beneficiaries of this trend. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 29, 2026 | Aikya | 0.0% | 8.3% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 1288.HK, 2330.TW, 2912.TW, 3690.HK, BBDO3.SA, CPI.JO, EPAM, HDB, KOF, NTCO3.SA, RDY, UL | AI, Brazil, emerging markets, Quality, semiconductors, valuation | The market's continued enthusiasm for AI potential led semiconductor stocks materially higher, with Taiwanese and Korean markets recording further highs. While Aikya believes in the long-term potential of AI, they maintain that both quality and valuation discipline remain paramount. Aikya's investment approach relies on two key pillars: Quality and Valuation. They invest exclusively in high-quality companies when available at sensible valuations, with the fund objective being to invest in high quality companies that make a positive contribution to sustainable development. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 29, 2026 | abrdn Emerging Markets Fund | 4.6% | 32.0% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 028260.KS, 0700.HK, 267270.KS, ADIB.AD, ALDAR.AD, ASX.TW, BABA, BBNI.JK, GMEXICOB.MX, KAP.L, MULT3.SA, RIO, TLKM.JK, TSM | AI, China, Copper, emerging markets, Memory, semiconductors, technology, Trade Policy | AI-driven tech rally continued in Taiwan, lifting local tech stocks at the epicenter of US AI infrastructure buildout. Memory chip producers benefited from confirmed chip shortages and price increases for DRAM and HBM chips. AI delivery has become a critical component of the US economy, with Beijing expected to build a rival AI ecosystem. Technology stocks rallied driven by semiconductors, specifically memory stocks, as confirmed chip shortages resulted in noticeable price increases for DRAM and HBM chips. This proved particularly beneficial for South Korean heavyweights and leading memory chip producers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. China and Hong Kong were detractors as markets sold off amid softer growth and underwhelming government response. Despite deflation concerns, southbound flows have accelerated in 2025, suggesting greater risk appetite among Chinese investors that could drive a wealth effect supporting consumption. Trump's tariffs suggest goals of shifting manufacturing and raising revenue for tax cuts are prime. Market consensus sees a move towards breakdown in China-US trade, though pace and extent of decoupling remain uncertain. Trump has extended tariff pressure to India and Brazil, but agreements to reduce tariffs are expected. Copper miner Grupo Mexico rallied on rising copper demand driven by electrification and data center growth. The miner, with access to low-cost reserves, remains a long-term beneficiary. Copper and other minerals have gained from AI infrastructure development and energy transition. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 27, 2026 | Diamond Hill International | 3.9% | 28.4% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, BABA, EXO.MI, ICON, NWG.L | AI, Asia, Banking, defense, Europe, international, semiconductors, value | Strong performance driven by AI infrastructure demand, particularly in memory chips and foundry services. Taiwan's chip foundry and packaging industries saw robust growth with no signs of slowing in 2026. South Korean memory manufacturers benefited from capacity sold out through 2026 and increased demand for high-bandwidth memory used in data centers and AI applications. Military defense and adjacent firms performed well as governments moved toward greater strategic autonomy from the US, expanding confidence in the sectors' future growth prospects. European defense suppliers benefited from multi-year European rearmament trends. European banks were supported by cheap valuations, improved capital positions and a more normalized interest rate environment, helping drive strong stock performance for the year. UK banks like NatWest benefited from simplified operating models and strong capital return potential. | 000660 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 27, 2026 | Baron Emerging Markets Fund | -1.3% | 30.1% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1024.HK, 300750.SZ, BABA, BAJFINANCE.NS, BAP, BEL.NS, BHARTIARTL.NS, HDFCBANK.NS, NU, RELIANCE.NS, SQM, TSM, ZLAB | AI, Banking, China, emerging markets, geopolitics, India, semiconductors, technology | The fund maintains significant exposure to AI-related investments, particularly through semiconductor companies like TSMC and SK hynix that benefit from AI chip demand. The manager discusses the ongoing AI data center arms race with $550 billion expected to be spent in 2026, while noting some concerns about sustainability of competitive advantages and funding environment. Strong focus on semiconductor investments across Taiwan, Korea, and China, with holdings in TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK hynix. The manager believes in long-term growth driven by AI, 5G, automotive, and IoT applications, while noting recent volatility around China semiconductor trade policies. The fund maintains exposure to Chinese technology and e-commerce companies despite fourth quarter volatility. The manager expects improved US-China trade relations and technology flow resumption, believing global investors underestimate China's emerging AI and technology ecosystem capabilities. Large overweight position in India despite flat performance in 2025. The manager believes India is poised for an earnings upgrade cycle supported by infrastructure spending recovery, tax relief, and GST 2.0 implementation, positioning for catch-up with other EM markets. Added positions in South African banks (Absa Group, FirstRand) and Latin American digital banking (Nu Holdings) based on favorable banking cycles, improving loan growth, and digital disruption opportunities in underbanked markets. Investments in sustainability themes including Korean shipbuilding companies (HD Korea Shipbuilding, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) and energy storage (Contemporary Amperex Technology) that benefit from global decarbonization trends. | NU FSR SJ ABG SJ BABA 005930 KS 000660 KS TSM |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 26, 2026 | Harris Associates International Equity Strategy | 4.9% | 32.9% | 005930.KS, 6301.T, AZN, BABA, BAYRY, CNHI, DASTY, DSV.CO, EXO.MI, IMCD.AS, MBG.DE, NVS, SAND.ST, SDR.L, SKF-B.ST, SNY, SY1.DE, UL, WLN.PA | Chemicals, Europe, international, Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, value | The portfolio includes significant pharmaceutical investments including Bayer, AstraZeneca, and Sanofi. Bayer benefited from positive stroke drug trial results and potential Supreme Court hearing on RoundUp litigation. AstraZeneca was added as a new position due to its robust pipeline and attractive valuation following regulatory concerns. Sanofi was initiated based on strong R&D investment and pipeline potential despite vaccine market volatility. Samsung Electronics was a top contributor as earnings recovered due to strength in its core semiconductor business. The company's High Bandwidth Memory product lineup continues to improve under new management, positioning it as one of the world's leading semiconductor companies with a long runway for future growth. DSV was a top contributor during the quarter, delivering solid third-quarter results and accelerating the timeline for DB Schenker acquisition synergies. The freight forwarding business is viewed as high-growth and return-generative, benefiting from an asset-lite model with industry-leading management and profitability. IMCD and Symrise were added as new positions in the specialty chemicals space. IMCD is a global leader in marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals with significant pricing power and demand inelasticity. Symrise leads in flavors, fragrances, and specialty ingredients with renewed focus on profitability and cash flow showing early signs of operational inflection. The manager emphasizes value investing approach, noting that for more than a decade value investing in overseas markets witnessed U.S. growth stocks soar unsustainably. In 2025, they witnessed the unraveling of this paradigm as European equities fundamentals improved and valuation spreads began to narrow, benefiting their value-oriented strategy. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 26, 2026 | First Eagle Global Fund | 5.4% | 31.6% | 005930.KS, BA.L, BABA, CHRW, GOOG, GOOGL, META, ORCL, PRX.AS | AI, defense, Geopolitical, global, gold, Resilience, technology | Gold surged 65% during 2025, its largest annual gain since 1979, reflecting acknowledgment of the double-bind facing US policymakers. The price rally has aligned gold with its 50-year geometric average relative to US public debt and brought it closer to its geometric average versus the S&P 500. The fund continues to highly value gold's strategic hedge potential given current fiscal and geopolitical dynamics. Massive spending on AI infrastructure buildout has been a chief tailwind supporting economic and equity market growth. Spending on semiconductor fabrication and data centers has accounted for 0.4% of GDP growth annually since 2022. However, hyperscaler capex as a percentage of cash flow has grown from 20% in 2015 to 70% today, making the current rate of growth unsustainable absent other financing sources. Geopolitical tensions ratcheted up with US military action in Venezuela to remove President Maduro, reflecting broader disequilibrium in the global order. The emergence of the Eurasian heartland with authoritarian powers growing increasingly aligned has increased the possibility of destabilizing left-tail events across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The fund focuses on building portfolio resilience through equities offering ballast through their lower risk character. This is achieved by evaluating stocks from the bottom up for attributes contributing to low correlations with the broader market, including strong balance sheets, high margins, diverse product lineups, long-lived assets, and contractually obligated revenues. | BA LN BABA META ORCL CHRW 005930 KS GOOG |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 23, 2026 | Brandes International Equity Fund | 5.7% | 39.1% | 005930.KS, 1876.HK, 4503.T, 8306.T, BABA, BNP.PA, CX, DGE.L, DPW.DE, EBS.VI, ERJ, GRF.MC, GSK, HEI.DE, KER.PA, MNDI.L, NG.L, ORA.PA, OTEX.TO, RI.PA, TSCO.L, TSM | emerging markets, Europe, international, Outperformance, packaging, Utilities, value | International value stocks continue to trade within the least expensive valuation quartile relative to growth stocks since style indices inception. The valuation gap is evident across multiple metrics including price/earnings, price/cash flow, and enterprise value/sales. Historically, such discount levels often preceded attractive relative returns for value stocks over subsequent three- to five-year periods. Exposure to emerging markets helped returns, led by South Korean Samsung Electronics, Mexico's Cemex, and Erste Group Bank operating across emerging Europe. Leading contributors for the year included emerging market holdings such as Alibaba, Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor, Brazil's Embraer and Mexico-based Cemex. The portfolio continues to have larger weighting to select emerging markets, particularly Mexico, South Korea, and Brazil. National Grid has strategically repositioned its asset base toward electricity networks, reducing exposure to gas and aligning with long-term energy transition trends. Over the past decade, roughly 75% of its regulated asset base is in electricity, expected to rise to 80% by 2029, supported by structural growth in electrification and renewable integration. The company's position as a critical enabler of decarbonization provides attractive risk-adjusted returns. Mondi is a leading European producer of corrugated packaging, containerboard, kraft paper, and uncoated fine paper with strong presence in Eastern and Western Europe. Secular trends such as sustainability, convenience, and the shift from plastic to paper underpin steady growth in fiber-based packaging. The company's cost leadership, strong positioning in high-barrier-to-entry kraft paper market, and integrated operations provide competitive advantage. | TSCO LN NG LN MNDI LN |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 23, 2026 | American Century Emerging Markets Fund | 5.8% | 35.3% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 0939.HK, 1810.HK, BABA, BHARTIARTL.NS, HDFCBANK.NS, NTES, RELIANCE.NS, SUNPHARMA.NS, TSM | AI, Asia, emerging markets, Energy Transition, semiconductors, technology, Trade Policy | Strong technology-related performance supported gains as semiconductor names and other technology-related stocks benefited from robust AI spending and demand. Rising AI workloads have boosted demand for rechargeable batteries, and the firm believes several EM firms possess manufacturing leadership in this sector. Taiwan and South Korea remain essential to global chipmaking. SK Hynix was a top contributor as demand for AI-related memory remained high amid the generative-AI boom and surging data center investment, with quarterly results overwhelmingly powered by surging demand for AI components, especially high bandwidth memory. Many EM offer lower-cost, more readily available power that supports rapid data center build-outs. Rising AI workloads have boosted demand for data center infrastructure, with companies like Zhongji Innolight benefiting from strong demand in cloud computing and 5G infrastructure. U.S. tariffs and trade policy have not been as challenging for EM as investors expected, in part because many markets have adapted well. Some have negotiated more manageable tariff structures with the U.S., while others have focused on non-U.S. relationships. The path of global trade and U.S. policy remains uncertain going forward. HD Hyundai Electric benefited from demand for power transformers, switchgear and smart grid solutions, with U.S. infrastructure investment plans around AI data centers and grid upgrades supporting the stock. The company has been well positioned for global trends around electrification and sustainability. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 23, 2026 | Alluvium Global Fund | -1.1% | -0.1% | 005930.KS, AN, BABA, CHTR, DKS, GOOGL, GPI, HCA, HRB, LBRDA, LNR.TO, LYB, MCK, RHI, RYAAY, THO, UMG.AS, V | AI, Airlines, global, healthcare, technology, underperformance, value | The fund discusses the rapid adoption of AI technologies, particularly Alphabet's Gemini AI which gained 650 million monthly active users in six months. Questions remain about quantifying efficiency gains and monetary benefits versus the immense capital outlays by providers. Ryanair represents the fund's largest position at 9.4%, benefiting from earlier aircraft deliveries and upgraded traffic expectations. Management expects reasonable net profit growth with strengthening competitive positioning. The fund follows a value-oriented approach, buying more of poorly performing investments as they decline. The managers acknowledge the value investor's curse of buying too early and selling too early, citing examples of premature exits from gold miners and semiconductor companies. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | WS Amati Global Innovation Fund | 0.0% | 0.0% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 2327.TW, 4544.T, CGNX, CHG.L, FN, LITE, LLY, PTC | AI, defense, global, innovation, Pharmaceuticals, Photonics, semiconductors, technology | AI continued to dominate investor debate with impressive deals between OpenAI and semiconductor vendors, though circular nature of agreements reminiscent of dot com excesses gave some pause. Overall sentiment around AI capex cycle remained buoyant despite some financially fragile players seeing share price drops. Memory semiconductors emerged as key AI beneficiaries with Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix contributing strongly to performance. Samsung fixed technical challenges with high bandwidth memory products to fully participate in AI growth. Eli Lilly strengthened its position as leader in obesity and diabetes medication category with injectable GLP1 products outperforming Novo Nordisk clinically and commercially. Newly approved oral GLP1 promises to unlock large incremental market opportunity. Defense stocks experienced broad sell-off due to concerns about UK defense funding and potential Russia/Ukraine war resolution. Despite near-term headwinds, long-term growth opportunities remain for defense technology companies like Chemring in energetics and electronic warfare. Clinical practice in Alzheimer's diagnostics is moving to blood tests as cheaper, less intrusive but equally precise option. H.U. Group has strong first mover advantage in blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease testing with multi-fold growth in past year. | 4544 JP FN LLY 000660 KS 005930 KS LITE PTC CHG LN CGNX |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | Thornburg Equity Income Builder Fund / Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 7.0% | 37.0% | 005930.KS, AVGO, AZN, BNP.PA, C, CME, DTEGY, ELE.MC, ENEL.MI, KPN.AS, MRK, NN.AS, NVS, ORAN, PFE, RHHBY, T, TSCO.L, TSM, TTE | dividends, financials, global, healthcare, Telecommunications, Utilities, value | The fund maintains exposure to dividend-paying firms with resilient businesses and strong capital structures. The portfolio's weighted average dividend yield of 4.2% significantly exceeds the MSCI Index's 1.7% yield. Most holdings have made reasonable progress growing their bases of paying customers and distributable cash flows to support multi-year dividend growth. The portfolio trades at attractive valuations with a weighted harmonic average 2025 consensus P/E ratio of 14.3x, well below the MSCI All Country World Index's 21.6x. The manager believes these businesses are valued very attractively relative to their own histories and other assets, incorporating significant intrinsic value. The fund focuses on businesses that occupy important positions in their respective markets and tend to be well capitalized. These firms retain their market positions providing important products and services that generate cash flows. The manager emphasizes resilient businesses with strong capital structures that can maintain operations through various market conditions. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | Sands Capital Emerging Markets Growth Fund | 0.1% | 21.6% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1211.HK, 122870.KS, 1299.HK, 1810.HK, 2269.HK, 2454.TW, 300750.SZ, 3690.HK, 4966.TW, 500570.BO, 532978.BO, APHS.NS, ASML, BABA, BBCA.JK, CPNG, DIDI, DNP.WA, FPT.VN, FTA, GLOB, GRAB, HDB, HDFCLIFE.NS, HTHT, ICT.PS, KSPI.L, MELI, NU, PHNX.NS, RADL3.SA, SE, TSM, WEGE3.SA, WMMVY | AI, China, E-Commerce, emerging markets, growth, Memory Chips, semiconductors, technology | AI is spreading across industries, reshaping business models and driving market leadership. The firm sees an ongoing AI boom rather than a full bubble, with meaningful exposure in semiconductors and digital advertising while maintaining valuation discipline. Memory chip cycle strengthening fueled by growing AI demand. SK hynix and Samsung are effectively sold out of memory inventory for 2026 with limited capacity in 2027. High-bandwidth memory remains essential for AI servers. Select ecommerce businesses underperformed despite strong fundamentals. Sea, MercadoLibre, and Coupang faced near-term headwinds from increased investment and competitive pressure, but maintain strong long-term positioning. Defense technology entering structural growth phase driven by rising geopolitical risk and convergence of military and commercial innovation. Focus on autonomous systems, space sensing, and secure communications. AI advances pushing robotics forward with near-term opportunities in logistics and warehouse environments. Focus on companies that make robots reliable and economically compelling rather than headline-grabbing names. Energy transition blending with new power demand from data centers and AI, straining grids and forcing aggressive investment in power infrastructure. Multiyear investment cycle expected across entire power value chain. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | Mondrian Global Equity Fund | 0.0% | 0.0% | 005930.KS, CAP.PA, GOOGL, MSFT, ORCL | AI, banks, Currency, Europe, financials, Global Equities, value | AI investment has accelerated with massive capital requirements for frontier model development. Hyperscalers fund build-out from free cash flow while AI startups strike extraordinary deals with uncertain economics. The shift toward debt-funded expansion adds systemic fragility given unproven AI economics and uncertain future demand. European banks have been rehabilitated after years in purgatory, with returns of 77% in 2025. Return on equity has normalized above 12% following exit from ultra-low rates, while capital positions have been rebuilt. However, supportive factors are well-appreciated by markets, reflected in significant valuation re-rating. Non-US equity markets remain particularly attractive from a stock-picking perspective, offering less concentration risk and a broader opportunity set for valuation-driven investors. The firm maintains disciplined, value-oriented investment approach to identify materially mis-priced securities with superior risk-adjusted return profiles. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 21, 2026 | Platinum Asia Fund | 5.0% | 24.0% | 000338.SZ, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1024.HK, 1109.HK, 3968.HK, 601318.SS, ASII.JK, BABA, BILI, IGOA.NS, JD, JFC.PS, MWG.HM, PONY, TCOM, TSM, VEI, ZTO | AI, Asia, China, Electric Vehicles, financials, semiconductors, technology | Asian markets driven by unflagging enthusiasm for AI businesses, with tech-heavy South Korea and Taiwan leading. Core semiconductor holdings SK hynix, Samsung Electronics and TSMC were major contributors. AI trade reaching unexpected corners of old economy, with companies like Weichai Power benefiting as inadvertent AI beneficiaries through industrial power generation for datacenters. Chinese financial holdings bounced back as fears of forced property sector support eased. Ping An Insurance and China Merchants Bank performed strongly after Shenzhen government indicated it wouldn't indefinitely bail out developers. This signals financial companies prioritizing their own balance sheets over socializing property sector losses, leading to re-rating of Chinese financials. Introduced position in Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony AI. Autonomous vehicles are scaling rapidly with improving unit economics - fleet grew from 250 to 1,159 vehicles in 2025. Technology robustness has stepped up, with vehicles now working 24/7 in chaotic Beijing and Shanghai traffic. Fully equipped vehicle costs now under $50,000 with further 40% cost reduction targeted. | PONY 3968 HK 2318 HK 005930 KS 000660 KS TSM |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | Polaris Global Equity | 7.0% | 26.8% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 1299.HK, 2318.HK, 5871.TW, 6758.T, 8001.T, 8002.T, 8591.T, 8729.T, ALSN, ARW, BABA, BARRY.SW, CAP.PA, CG, COF, DHL.DE, IAG.L, INGR, JAZZ, LIN, LNTH, LTM, LUN.TO, MG.TO, MKSI, ML.PA, MPC, NVS, NXT.L, SBH, SMWRQ, TSN, UTHR, VIPS, YAR.OL | AI, diversification, global, international, Outperformance, semiconductors, technology, value | AI demand drove performance across semiconductor and technology sectors, with memory chip suppliers benefiting from supply-demand constraints and expected price increases in 2026. Companies like SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and MKS Inc. delivered strong results driven by accelerating AI demand across semiconductor and advanced electronics end markets. Memory manufacturers in Korea were top contributors as supply-demand constraints benefit memory chip suppliers. The market expects memory price increases in 2026, further supporting performance of Samsung and SK Hynix. AI-driven demand across semiconductor end markets accelerated growth. The investment approach remains disciplined and focused on strong cash flows from quality companies selling essential products and services with good management teams creating shareholder value. The manager seeks situations where attractive valuations meet genuine business momentum, avoiding trends and distant promises. International equities outperformed after a decade of American dominance, driven by weaker U.S. dollar, more attractive valuations abroad, and slowing momentum in U.S. tech. This country and sector rotation validated the need for diversification instead of home bias, with attractive opportunities in targeted developed and emerging markets. Yara International benefited from partnerships for low-carbon ammonia projects in the U.S. and Middle East, positioning the company toward becoming an energy-transition and low-carbon fertilizer company while securing long-dated contracts. HD Hyundai Electric capitalized on increased demand to expand power infrastructure. | 267260 KS UTHR JAZZ CAP FP MKSI 000660 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | Polaris International Equity | 8.7% | 35.4% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 1299.HK, 2318.HK, 267270.KS, 5871.TW, 6758.T, 8001.T, 8002.T, 8591.T, 8729.T, BABA, BARN.SW, CAP.PA, DHL.DE, IAG.L, JAZZ, LIN, LTM, LUN.TO, MG.TO, ML.PA, NVS, NXT.L, VIPS, YAR.OL | Asia, diversification, Europe, industrials, international, Outperformance, technology, value | Memory chip suppliers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics were top contributors as supply-demand constraints benefit memory manufacturers. The market expects memory price increases in 2026, further supporting performance of these Korean memory giants. AI demand drove strong performance in technology companies including Capgemini Group which benefited from cloud, data and AI demand. However, Alibaba faced profitability pressure due to significant AI spending despite revenue growth in its cloud division. HD Hyundai Electric capitalized on increased demand to expand and upgrade power infrastructure, completing construction of a new Korean power distribution equipment plant. European fiscal stimulus focused on defense and infrastructure spending supported regional performance. Yara International partnered with Air Products for low-carbon ammonia projects in the U.S. and Middle East, positioning toward becoming an energy-transition and low-carbon fertilizer company while securing long-dated contracts. Chinese e-commerce companies showed mixed results with Alibaba reporting impressive quarterly revenues and growth in cloud division and one-hour delivery business, while facing profitability pressure from aggressive discounting in instant retail space. Lundin Mining announced record third-quarter revenues, profiting from higher realized copper prices in an advantageous supply-demand environment. The Canadian miner also struck a strategic deal involving Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill. | JAZZ 7267 JP CAP FP 005930 KS 000660 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity | 3.7% | 29.1% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 2330.TW, 700.HK, ASIANPAINT.NS, BABA, EPAM, GLOB, HDFCBANK.NS, ICICIBC.NS, ITUB, MARUTI.NS, MELI, MMYT, PING, SE, TCOM, TCS, TSM, WALMEX.MX | AI, emerging markets, energy, Memory, nuclear, semiconductors, technology | AI-related stocks sustained the relentless rise of the EM index, with seven of the 10 largest contributors being AI-related and accounting for more than 40% of the index's 34% return. The surge reflects sharply accelerating capital investment into AI physical infrastructure, with hyperscalers repeatedly increasing capex plans. EMs are standout beneficiaries because significant portions of AI physical infrastructure are sourced from EM companies, especially Asia-based enterprises like TSMC. The AI boom is engendering structural changes in the memory market that should support higher and more consistent profitability. Three key developments are changing industry dynamics: growing demand for customized, high-value memory products like HBM; the need to surmount the memory wall for AI workloads; and increasing constraints on memory manufacturing capacity as more capacity is allocated to HBM production. The energy demands of AI data centers are staggering, with AI-specific servers using 53-76 terawatt-hours in 2024. This puts renewed attention on nuclear power advantages, which is both scalable enough to meet huge AI data center power requirements and carbon-emission free. Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet have announced plans to invest in nuclear energy, driving demand for uranium. | 688188 CH KAP LI 000660 KS 005930 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | Harding Loevner International Equity | 4.2% | 27.6% | 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1299.HK, 1398.HK, 2330.TW, 6758.T, ALC.SW, ALFA.ST, ALV.DE, ASML, ATCO-A.ST, BBVA, D05.SI, MELI, NTES, NVO, NVS, ROG.SW, SE, SU.PA | AI, defense, emerging markets, international, semiconductors, technology, Valuations | AI represents a capital-expenditure regime with two distinct camps: demand-side hyperscalers investing in compute capacity, and supply-side physical enablers spanning chip foundries, memory makers, and infrastructure providers. The portfolio holds companies across this ecosystem including TSMC, Samsung Electronics, ASML, and power management providers like Delta Electronics and Schneider Electric. The semiconductor ecosystem is central to AI buildout, with the portfolio holding foundries like TSMC, memory producers like Samsung Electronics, and equipment suppliers including ASML, Disco Corp, and Lasertec. These companies represent the physical enablers of AI infrastructure despite potential cyclical risks if AI capex slows. EM exposure increased to roughly 30% of the portfolio, the largest weight ever, driven by compressed valuations and opportunities in companies like CATL, Delta Electronics, Naver, and Tencent. The manager sees attractive risk-reward profiles in EM companies where fundamentals remain robust despite underperformance. Added BAE Systems amid broader European defense sell-off, capitalizing on sustained higher defense budgets in Europe and modernization push in the US. BAE's intellectual property, government relationships, and program execution track record support resilient profitability even through periods of restrained spending. Portfolio includes e-commerce operators MercadoLibre and Sea Limited, as well as Naver which is South Korea's second-largest e-commerce business. These companies benefit from AI-based targeting and automated ad-generation tools that can expand revenue opportunities and improve monetization. | BA LN 035420 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 19, 2026 | Artisan International Fund | 1.6% | 36.3% | 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 300750.SZ, AI.PA, DANSKE.CO, ELI.BR, NGG, SSE.L, TSCO.L, TSM, UBS | defense, Electrification, Europe, growth, international, semiconductors, Utilities, value | The portfolio benefited from defense holdings including South Korean companies Hanwha Aerospace and LIG Nex1. Defense companies continue to expand globally with European governments investing for security independence outside NATO agreements. The Middle East has emerged as an opportunity area for Korean defense companies. Utilities and grid modernization were areas of strength. National Grid and SSE contributed positively reflecting investor confidence in regulated asset bases and accelerating investment in grid modernization. Elia Group is supported by significant acceleration in capital investment across German and Belgian electricity grids. The portfolio has exposure to electrification trends through companies like LS Electric benefiting from global spending on grid modernization and power transmission infrastructure. CATL provides exposure to battery products for electric vehicles and energy storage systems aligned with long-duration electrification tailwinds. Samsung Electronics provided exposure to AI infrastructure growth as a direct beneficiary of high demand for AI-related chips including DRAM and HBM. Samsung's sixth-generation HBM4 semiconductor recorded the highest operating speed in technical tests, boosting sentiment toward semiconductor manufacturers. | MELI 300750 CH MNC TSCO LN 005930 KS SSE LN NG LN 010120 KS 079550 KS 012450 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 19, 2026 | Hosking Partners | 7.2% | 33.5% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, AA, AAPL, BARC.L, C, FCX, HCC, IMPUY, MSFT, MU, SBSW, STX, SYF, TIGO | AI, contrarian, emerging markets, Japan, Mining, Platinum, technology, value | The strategy maintains a contrarian value approach, betting on mean reversion after a decade of growth dominance. Valuation spreads have reached extreme levels with enterprise value to sales ratios spanning 100-fold, creating opportunities in undervalued sectors. The AI capital paradox is creating opportunities as technology leaders face increasing capital intensity. McKinsey estimates $5.2 trillion in physical asset investments by previously asset-light firms, likely compressing returns on assets and valuations. South African platinum group metals were major contributors with Impala Platinum up 243%, Sibanye Stillwater up 360%, and Northam Platinum up 298%. The metals and mining sector weighting of 12% versus 2% index exposure drove significant outperformance. The strategy maintains triple-weight exposure to Japan at 14% versus 5% index weight, betting on corporate restructuring and activist investor pressure. Over 50 holdings target companies with depressed ROA ratios capable of dramatic improvement. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Distillate Capital International | 0.0% | 41.5% | 005930.KS, 066570.KS, 1024.HK, 2319.HK, 2618.HK, 267270.KS, 601600.SS, 6594.T, 9618.HK, AEM, AUTO.L, BATS.L, CX, FMX, GIB.TO, MC.PA, RHHBY, RIO.AX | cash flow, fundamentals, international, Quality, valuation, value | U.S. equities are historically expensive by any measure and at a valuation level that has typically been associated with much more subdued future returns. The S&P 500 is near record multiples and trading at concerningly rich valuations primarily due to a short list of very large and expensive stocks. International stocks look very appealing even after significant outperformance in 2025. International stocks significantly outperformed their domestic counterparts in 2025, and the less expensive portions of the market did particularly well. International companies offer an important counterbalance to the richness of the broader U.S. market when selectively chosen and are beneficial from a diversification perspective. The strategy systematically filters out highly levered or fundamentally less stable companies and focuses on cash flow stability and low indebtedness thresholds. Quality metrics include fundamental stability scores and leverage ratios that differentiate the portfolio from broader market benchmarks. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Distillate Capital Large Cap Value | 0.0% | 8.6% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, BMY, CAH, CSCO, ELV, FFIV, FI, HCA, JBHT, JNJ, LOW, MO, MPC, MRK, REGN, TEL, TMUS, UBER, VST | FCF, fundamentals, international, Quality, rebalancing, small caps, valuation, value | U.S. equities are historically expensive by any measure and at levels typically associated with subdued future returns. The S&P 500 is trading near record multiples with just 20 stocks accounting for over 50% of the market at a 120% premium to the rest. Historical analysis shows that rich starting valuations correlate with lower longer-term returns. Despite rich overall market valuations, many high quality stocks remain attractively valued. The firm's large cap strategy trades at a free cash flow yield more than double the S&P 500 and 60% above Russell 1000 Value. Value stocks significantly outperformed after the 2000 tech bubble when similar valuation disparities existed. Significant opportunities exist in smaller stocks where avoiding high debt levels and money-losing businesses has historically been smart but was an enormous drag on returns in 2025. Negative free cash flow stocks comprised 35% of Russell 2000 and rose 67% on average, demonstrating unusual market conditions. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Mayar Capital | 4.5% | 14.1% | 005930.KS, 7476.T, 7974.T, BFAM, BKNG, BNNTF, CAP.PA, CFR.SW, CRDA.L, GOOGL, JNJ, KVUE, NESN.SW, NKE, OR.PA, PYPL, SOLV, TW.L, UL, UPS, V, VWS.CO | defense, fundamentals, global, Quality, Speculation, value | The fund maintains its disciplined value investing approach, focusing on boring companies with durable competitive advantages trading at reasonable prices. The manager emphasizes that fundamentals eventually win out despite current market speculation. The manager identifies significant red flags in circular financing fueling the AI boom, comparing it to vendor financing of the late 90s. Companies like Oracle, OpenAI, Nvidia and CoreWeave participate in arrangements that effectively fund their own customers' purchases. Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) serves as a cautionary tale of speculative excess. The stock fell 60% as its premium to Bitcoin holdings evaporated, forcing the company to sell equity to cover preferred dividends rather than buy more Bitcoin. | NKE TW LN BKNG |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 15, 2026 | East Capital | 0.0% | 0.0% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 8306.T, NVDA | AI, China, emerging markets, frontier markets, Korea, Memory, Outperformance, Valuations | China's Deep Seek moment demonstrated competitive AI capabilities potentially more cost-efficient than US hyperscalers. Chinese technological prowess remains underappreciated in AI, driving memory demand from data centers that vastly outstrips supply. This theme expected to be primary catalyst for Chinese and emerging market returns for many years. Memory stocks Samsung and SK Hynix returned 130% and 278% respectively, driven by AI data center demand vastly outstripping supply. SK Hynix expected to increase server DRAM prices 60-70% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, driving earnings upgrades while stocks remain attractively valued at 8.4x P/E versus Nvidia's 21.4x. Emerging markets returned 34% for 2025, outperforming S&P 500 by 16.5% - strongest relative performance since 2008. Driven by weakening USD, concerns about US over-concentration, and strong country-specific drivers. Markets offer higher earnings growth and lower valuations with 18% EPS growth and 0.8x PEG ratio versus S&P 500's 16% and 1.5x. Frontier markets returned 47% in 2025, delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns supported by low correlations across diverse universe of 20 markets. Expected 4-4.5% structural growth supported by large young populations and reform momentum, with easing monetary conditions supporting domestic investment and consumption. | 000660 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 15, 2026 | M&G Investment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 2308.TW, 2317.TW, BABA, BE, EXPN.L, GOOGL, LITE, LSEG.L, NVDA, REL.L, STX, TSM, WDC | AI, geopolitics, Polarisation, Quality, semiconductors, technology, value | AI remains a dominant theme with opportunities broadening beyond enablers to beneficiaries and providers. The team expects AI-related investment opportunities to encompass an increasing number of companies that stand to benefit from capital-fuelled AI advancements, while being selective about frothy valuations. Quality stocks suffered their worst relative decline in developed markets in more than two decades in 2025. The team is taking advantage of the market shunning quality stocks, finding opportunities in companies with high return on capital and good long-term defensive characteristics that have been unfairly de-rated. US Growth versus Value shows the widest valuation gap in decades, while Value has performed better in other regional markets, notably Europe and the UK. The team sees opportunities for Value catch-up as AI moves from builders to users across traditional sectors. Semiconductor cycle remains strong with companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics delivering substantial earnings upgrades. However, there are risks that higher prices could lead to demand destruction as customers baulk at paying elevated prices for electronics. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 15, 2026 | Baillie Gifford – International Alpha | 1.2% | 19.6% | 000333.SZ, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1299.HK, 1698.HK, 2318.HK, 2454.TW, 3064.T, 3656.T, 3690.HK, 3994.T, 4612.T, 600519.SS, 6098.T, 6273.T, 6758.T, 6861.T, 7309.T, 7733.T, 7974.T, 8035.T, 8113.T, 8729.T, ADYEN.AS, ASML, ATCO-A.ST, B3SA3.SA, BN.PA, BNTX, CFR.SW, CPA, CPNG, CRH, CSU.TO, DB1.DE, DEMANT.CO, DIM.PA, DSV.CO, DSY.L, EDEN.PA, EXPN.L, FBK.MI, G24.DE, GMKN.ME, HDB, ICICIGI.NS, IMCD.AS, KGP.L, KNEBV.HE, KSPI.L, LMN.TO, LUN.TO, MC.PA, MELI, MIPS.ST, MNDY, NEX.PA, NVO, NVZMY, PDD, RAT.DE, RIO, ROG.SW, RYA.L, SALM.OL, SAP, SDZ.SW, SE, SEB-A.ST, SHOP.TO, SIMO, SJ.TO, SPOT, TFII, TOI.TO, TPRO.MI, TSM, U11.SI, UL | E-Commerce, growth, international, Quality, semiconductors, technology, value | Samsung Electronics passed qualification with Nvidia for HBM3E chips and is in advanced discussions for next-generation products. The memory division reported record third-quarter sales driven by AI demand. Tokyo Electron was added as a new position, benefiting from increasing semiconductor complexity across various end markets. MercadoLibre faced share price volatility reflecting a tug-of-war between accelerating revenue growth and concerns over short-term margin pressure from defending market share in Brazil. Despite disappointing performance, the manager sees substantial growth runway and disciplined long-term management. DSV shares rebounded after geopolitical pressure on global trade. Third-quarter results exceeded expectations with margin improvement and upgraded guidance on DB Schenker acquisition synergies. Management accelerated integration timeline with most savings expected within two years. Lundin Mining was added as a new position, described as a high-quality copper-focused miner with low-cost assets and strong production growth potential. The manager sees an improving demand-supply balance in copper with current valuation not accounting for company quality. | 2454 TT SALM NO 8035 JP LUN CN DSV 005930 KS TME |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 15, 2026 | Baillie Gifford -Emerging Markets | 5.7% | 40.7% | 000333.SZ, 000660.KS, 005380.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 2318.HK, 2454.TW, 2939.TW, 300750.SZ, AXSB.NS, B3SA3.SA, BABA, FM.TO, IMP.JO, KMB.NS, MELI, NPN.JO, RELIANCE.NS, SE, SQM, TSM | AI, China, commodities, emerging markets, growth, semiconductors, South Korea, technology | China's high-level economic policy framework places significant emphasis on artificial intelligence, computing infrastructure, semiconductors, and smart manufacturing. The continued evolution of the AI investment cycle drove positive momentum, with notable strength in Korea. Memory semiconductor companies like Samsung and SK Hynix benefited from soaring demand for high-performance AI memory. Strong operational performance at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix contributed to fund returns. Samsung is projected to regain the number one position in the global DRAM market, driven by soaring demand for high-performance AI memory and sharp rise in conventional DRAM prices. SK Hynix reported 62% year-over-year growth in profits and all capacity is fully booked for 2026. China offers the clearest example of how policy direction, innovation capacity and sheer scale can combine to reshape global industries. The 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes AI, computing infrastructure, semiconductors, and smart manufacturing. Despite tariffs and trade tensions, the combination of high-quality businesses and compelling valuations remains hard to ignore. The commodities sector has been in focus with combination of US easing cycle and political will for a weaker dollar being very positive for gold and broader precious metals complex. Lithium saw easing upstream cost pressures and robust downstream battery-storage demand supporting sharp price recovery. Copper market shows structurally tight supply with planned supply expected to meet only 70% of projected 2035 demand. Latin American e-commerce and fintech platform MercadoLibre detracted from performance for the second quarter in a row, though the manager maintains a differentiated view based on long-term investment horizons. The company recorded its 27th straight quarter of 30% or higher revenue growth. Korean e-commerce leader Coupang faced challenges from a major data breach despite continuing strong growth. South Korea was one of the world's best-performing markets this year, buoyed by regulatory and governance reforms raising hopes for improved shareholder returns through the 'Value Up' program. Memory semiconductor space showed strong operational performance with significant upgrades to earnings forecasts, making valuations still attractive in global context despite rapid share price appreciation. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 15, 2026 | Baillie Gifford -International All Cap | - | 19.0% | 005930.KS, 3317.T, 4519.T, 6869.T, 8035.T, ASML, AUTO.L, DSV.CO, EXO.MI, GAW.L, MC.PA, MELI, NMET.DE, RMV.L, ROG.SW, TSM | AI, growth, healthcare, international, Luxury, Quality, semiconductors, technology | AI continues to drive robust demand for advanced chips, particularly benefiting TSMC and related semiconductor equipment companies. However, AI tools and functionality create uncertainty for online platforms like Rightmove and Autotrader, as markets take a cautious stance on potential position erosion or increased investment needs. The impact appears mixed across sectors with clear benefits for chip manufacturers but concerns for consumer-facing platforms. Semiconductor companies were among the most significant contributors to performance, driven by robust demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence. TSMC benefited from AI chip demand, Samsung was supported by improving memory market conditions particularly high bandwidth memory, and related equipment companies like ASML, Tokyo Electron and Chroma also performed well during the quarter. The portfolio maintains a structural bias towards high-quality growth businesses, though this created headwinds during the quarter as quality stocks underperformed the broader international market by a margin rarely seen in recent years. The manager emphasizes focus on exceptional businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong balance sheets, and compelling long-term growth opportunities. LVMH contributed positively to performance in the quarter, supported by improving trends in Asia and the resilience of its leading brands after a period of weaker demand for luxury goods. The recovery suggests stabilization in the luxury sector following previous weakness. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 13, 2026 | AVI Global Trust | 0.0% | -0.9% | 000660.KS, 004800.KS, 005930.KS, 028260.KS, 207940.KS, 4527.T, 6727.T, 9531.T, AVGO, CHRY.L, FRAS.L, J36.SI, NVDA, NWSA, VIV.PA | Biotechnology, Discounts, Holding Companies, Korea, NAV, semiconductors, technology, value | Samsung Electronics has made material progress in improving HBM competitiveness, with latest HBM4 chips achieving top performance scores in Nvidia and Broadcom testing. The company is positioned to capture 30%+ global HBM market share in 2026 versus mid-teens in 2025. Global supply shortage for both HBM and traditional memory chips is creating strong pricing power. Samsung Biologics manufactures antibodies on behalf of global pharmaceutical companies, generating 90% of revenues from large-scale antibody production. The company generates EBIT margins of 50% versus peers at 20-25% and operates one of the world's largest biomanufacturing facilities. Biologics is positioned to compound earnings at mid-teens rates through to 2032. Starling Bank's banking-as-a-service platform Engine won a deal with Scotiabank's digital bank, marking Engine's first North American client. The deal is viewed as transformational in the context of the business's existing revenues. Management painted an optimistic picture for Engine's sales pipeline at a recent fintech conference. | 028260 KS CHRY LN |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 13, 2026 | Oakmark Global Fund | 5.2% | 21.2% | 005930.KS, BABA, CHTR, CNHI, DSV.CO, GM, IQV, IT, MBG.DE, MDLZ | consumer, global, healthcare, Performance, semiconductors, technology, value | Samsung Electronics was the top contributor as earnings staged a sharp recovery due to strength in its core semiconductor business. The company's High Bandwidth Memory product lineup has continued to improve under new management, positioning Samsung as one of the world's leading semiconductor companies with a long runway for future growth. Alibaba Group was the top detractor despite its core E-commerce business continuing to perform well and Cloud revenue growth accelerating. The company was negatively impacted by significant spending on subsidies to grow their Quick Commerce business, though losses are expected to be reduced over time. Mondelez International is a global snacking powerhouse with leading market share positions in crackers, cookies and chocolate. The company possesses a unique global footprint that over-indexes to snacking occasions, benefiting from robust pricing power, low private label competition and rising per capita consumption. | MDLZ IT BABA 005930 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 12, 2026 | QV Investors Inc. | 0.0% | 0.0% | 005930.KS, 0700.HK, BABA, CAT, CNI, DG, FTT.TO, GOOGL, MU, NVDA, TPZ.TO, UNP | AI, commodities, Dollar, financials, gold, international, Market Concentration, value | AI narrative shifted from Magnificent 7 to hardware providers building data centers. Memory chip providers like Micron and Samsung surged 240% and 120% respectively. Industrial businesses like Caterpillar and Finning benefited from AI-related capital spending for power generation equipment. Gold prices rose 64% as global central banks bolstered reserves and investors sought store of value amid geopolitical concerns and US deficit levels. Precious metals had their best year since 1979, contributing significantly to Canadian market returns. European financials rose 65.7% in 2025 as positive interest rates re-ignited profitability. Canadian bank stocks rose 43.4% as falling rates caused yield curve steepening. Over five years, European financials returned 111.5% versus S&P 500's 82.3%. Manager emphasizes opportunities in defensive areas like healthcare and consumer staples trading at historically low multiples. European cyclicals and smaller cap companies globally trade at low earnings multiples with depressed margins, offering reasonable returns with conservative assumptions. Industrial metals moved to new highs following precious metals surge. Manager sees opportunity in companies that manufacture raw materials into value-added products and pass through cost increases. Commodities rising alongside capital expenditure and fiscal stimulus. | TPZ CN FTT CN DG 005930 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 11, 2026 | Oldfield Partners Overstone World All Cap Equity Fund | 12.5% | 45.2% | 005930.KS, AC.TO, FFH.TO, Gold, J36.SI, LLOY.L, MT | AI, Asia, Conglomerates, diversification, global, gold, Steel, value | The fund focuses on traditional companies trading at attractive valuations while markets have been distracted by AI and tech excitement. Average price-earnings ratio of holdings is less than twelve and average price-book value is well under one, representing opportunities among essentially sound businesses at moderate valuations. Despite being the year of AI, it has been highly successful for this value manager. The fund has AI exposure through companies in the SK group, Samsung, and Curiosity Stream, with Samsung and SK being major contributors to performance in 2025. Barrick Mining has been the outstanding contributor to fund performance. At the current level of the gold price, it remains highly attractive as an investment opportunity. ArcelorMittal, the European and Indian steel company, has been a major contributor to the fund's performance in 2025 and continues to be held in the portfolio. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 11, 2026 | Oldfield Partners Overstone Global Large Cap | 6.3% | 34.7% | 005930.KS, ASML, BABA, BNZL.L, CNHI, EXO.MI, HEN3.DE, LLOY.L, MT, NVDA, PHG, RACE, STLA, TSM, UHR.SW | AI, diversification, global, Luxury, semiconductors, technology, value | AI has become a dominant theme across major equity indices, with Nvidia leading the S&P 500, ASML dominating MSCI EAFE, and TSMC leading emerging markets. The fund benefited from AI-related dynamics, particularly through Samsung's memory products experiencing substantial price increases due to DRAM shortages driven by AI demand. The fund focuses on investing in companies with low valuations that are unloved, ignored, or out of favor but remain fundamental to the global economy. Despite persistent bubble discussions, opportunities continue to exist away from media headlines in companies trading at attractive valuations. New investment in Swatch represents exposure to luxury watch brands including Omega, Longines, Tissot, and others. The investment thesis is based on tangible assets including Swiss real estate and the potential for operating leverage when luxury demand recovers from current structural pressures. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 11, 2026 | Thornburg International Equity Fund | 4.5% | 34.2% | 005930.KS, 4901.T, 6501.T, 6758.T, 8306.T, AZN, BABA, BNP.PA, BZ, CP, DPW.DE, LIN, NN.AS, ROG.SW, SU.PA, TTE | China, Europe, fundamentals, international, Japan, value | Trade tensions remained a significant theme with continuing negotiations between the U.S. and major trade partners including China, which is also in contentious trade talks and tit-for-tat tariff and procurement walls with the European Union. Technology-related industries showed strength, particularly in Northeast Asia and the U.S., where chip stocks rallied on AI optimism during the fourth quarter. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its target rate 25 basis points in December. The Bank of Japan lifted its rate a quarter point while the ECB stood pat, creating rate differentials that played out in currency markets. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 11, 2026 | Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund | 6.5% | 41.1% | 0027.HK, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 300750.SZ, BABA, BIRG.L, BNP.PA, C, CACI, COF, FCX, GOOGL, LLY, META, NN.AS, ORA.PA, RELIANCE.NS, SAP.DE, SCHW, SHEL, T, TSCO.L, TSM, TTE | Digital Economy, financials, global, growth, semiconductors, technology, Trade Policy, value | The fund holds significant positions in semiconductor companies including Samsung Electronics, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Contemporary Amperex Technology. These technology firms were leading contributors to portfolio performance during Q4 2025, with the manager highlighting their role in the digital economy transformation. Financial intermediaries represent 20.5% of the portfolio, with the manager believing they should benefit from interest rates determined primarily by free market forces. Key holdings include Citigroup, Bank of Ireland, BNP Paribas, NN Group, Capital One, and Charles Schwab, which were significant contributors to Q4 performance. The portfolio includes major e-commerce platforms Alibaba Group, Tencent Holdings, and Meta Platforms, though these were among the most significant detractors from Q4 performance. The manager maintains exposure to firms tied to the digital economy despite recent underperformance. Energy investments comprise 6.9% of the portfolio, including positions in Shell PLC and Total Energies SE. The manager notes periodic fluctuation of investor confidence in industrial commodity sector businesses, with Total Energies contributing positively to Q4 performance. The manager explicitly discusses evolving U.S. trade policies and their impact on global trade flows, noting that winners and losers among multi-national producers of tradeable goods will become obvious in time. The current outlook for many global businesses remains uncertain due to new trade policies. | View |
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