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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Platinum Asia Fund | 10.0% | - | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1109.HK, 1357.HK, 2269.HK, 2318.HK, 3968.HK, ALI.PS, ASII.JK, BABA, BILI, DDL, JD, MAPI.JK, MEGA.BK, PWON.JK, SPALI.BK, TSM | Asia, China, E-Commerce, emerging markets, Indonesia, Recovery, semiconductors, Stimulus | Chinese authorities announced comprehensive stimulus measures in late September including monetary policy easing, property market support, and explicit equity market encouragement. This triggered a sharp rally with mainland A-shares rising 25% in five days from September 23rd. The manager views this as potentially marking a turning point after years of economic weakness. | View | |
| 2025 Q2 | Jul 17, 2025 | Platinum International Fund | 0.3% | - | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, 0700.HK, 1109.HK, 1801.T, 2269.HK, 2318.HK, 6141.T, 6503.T, 6758.T, 6861.T, 7203.T, 7974.T, 8035.T, 8725.T, 8802.T, 9618.HK, ADI, ALLFG.L, AMZN, AS1R.HE, ASML, AVGO, BARC.L, CCO, CLNX.MC, FLTR.L, FOXF.L, GDNP.SW, GLE.PA, GOOGL, INGOA.NS, ITX.MC, JMT.LS, KLAC, LRCX, LSE.L, MA, MCHP, META, MOWI.OL, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NVDA, NVS, ORSTED.CO, RCI, SAP, STJ.L, TSMC, TXN, UBER, UBS, UL, V, VAL, VEEV, WIZZ.L, ZTS | AI, Asia, defense, Korea, nuclear, semiconductors, technology, Trade | AI drives significant demand for semiconductors, data centers, and nuclear energy. Companies like Broadcom, NVIDIA, and TSMC are benefiting from AI capex spending. AI agents could reshape device interactions and potentially disrupt traditional platforms like Apple's iOS. | WIZZ LN CCO CN |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 17, 2025 | Platinum Asia Fund | 3.9% | - | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 009150.KS, 035420.KS, 0700.HK, 1109.HK, 2269.HK, 2318.HK, 6758.T, 7203.T, 7974.T, AMZN, AVGO, CCO, GOOGL, INGOA.NS, JD, MA, META, MOWI.OL, MSFT, NFLX, NVDA, NVS, ORSTED.CO, RCI, TSM, UBER, UBS, UL, V | AI, Asia, defense, Korea, nuclear, semiconductors, technology, Trade Policy | Korea is experiencing corporate governance reforms through the Value-Up Program and Commercial Act amendments that should reduce the Korea discount. The country benefits from geopolitical alignment with the West in defense manufacturing and has competitive advantages in semiconductors, nuclear power, and cultural exports. | TSM 2202 HK MYOR IJ |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 17, 2025 | Platinum International Brands Fund | 6.6% | - | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, 0700.HK, 1109.HK, 1801.T, 2269.HK, 2318.HK, 4543.T, 5401.T, 6141.T, 6503.T, 6758.T, 6954.T, 7203.T, 7974.T, 8035.T, 8725.T, 8802.T, 9618.HK, AAPL, ADI, ALLFG.L, AMER, AMZN, ASML, AVGO, BARC.L, CCO, CLNX.MC, ELF, FLTR.L, FOXF.L, GLE.PA, GOOGL, IDXX, INGOA.NS, ITX.MC, JMT.LS, KLAC, LRCX, LSE.L, MA, MCHP, MEITUAN, META, MOWI.OL, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NVDA, NVS, ORSTED.CO, RCI, SAP, STJ.L, TCOM, TSMC, TXN, UBER, UBS, UL, V, VAL, VEEV, WING, WIZ.L, ZTS | AI, Asia, defense, Korea, nuclear, semiconductors, technology, Trade Policy | AI stocks are experiencing strong performance with companies like Broadcom, Nvidia, and TSMC outperforming. The fund developed a TAPS valuation model for AI stocks, finding many trade at high valuations relative to growth rates. AI is driving increased energy demand, benefiting nuclear and power infrastructure companies. | IDXX WING GALD SW |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 17, 2025 | Platinum International Technology Fund | 18.4% | - | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, 0700.HK, 1109.HK, 1801.T, 2269.HK, 2318.HK, 6141.T, 6503.T, 6758.T, 6861.T, 7203.T, 7974.T, 8113.T, 8725.T, 8802.T, 9618.HK, ALLFG.L, AMRS.HE, AMZN, ASML, AVGO, BARC.L, CCO, CLNX.MC, FLTR.L, GDNP.SW, GLE.PA, GOOGL, IDXX, INGOA.NS, ITX.MC, JMT.LS, LRCX, META, MOWI.OL, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NVDA, NVS, ORSTED.CO, RCI, STJ.L, TSMC, UBER, UBS, UL, V, VAL, VEEV, WING, WIZZ.L, ZTS | AI, China, defense, Korea, nuclear, semiconductors, technology, Trade Policy | AI stocks are being valued using theoretical adjusted price to sales models. The fund holds AI enablers in semiconductors and large language models. AI is driving demand for nuclear energy and data centers, benefiting holdings like Cameco and semiconductor companies. | KLAC |
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| 2023 Q4 | Dec 31, 2023 | Platinum Asia Fund | -2.3% | -1.1% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 1109.HK, 2269.HK, AC.TO, INTC, JD, TSM | AI, Asia, China, Elections, Recovery, semiconductors, technology | After a tough period, prospects for the semiconductor sector appear bright as recovering demand for smartphone and PC chips coincides with soaring demand for high-end chips needed by AI-focused technologies. Memory chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix benefit from production cuts and stabilizing pricing, while TSMC profits from both cyclical recovery and structural AI tailwinds. | View | |
| 2025 Q3 | Oct 13, 2025 | The Baird Chautauqua International Growth Fund | 5.2% | 19.0% | 2269.HK, 7269.T, ADYEN.AS, BABA, CP.TO, CSU.TO, FFH.TO, GMAB, GOOGL, LULU, MA, MU, NVO, OLED, PRX.AS, SAF.PA, TCS.NS, TEAM | Biotechnology, China, Fed policy, growth, international, tariffs, technology, Valuations | The resolution of Liberation Day tariffs through framework agreements with major trading partners reduced uncertainty, though establishing higher baseline tariffs. The U.S. reached deals with EU, Japan, and South Korea at 15% baseline tariffs, while negotiations with India failed resulting in 50% tariffs. | View | |
| 2025 Q3 | Oct 13, 2025 | The Baird Chautauqua Global Growth Fund | 6.8% | 17.2% | 2269.HK, 7269.T, ADYEN.AS, BABA, CP.TO, CSU.TO, FFH.TO, GMAB, GOOGL, LULU, MA, MU, NVO, OLED, PRX.AS, SAF.PA, TCS.NS, TEAM | AI, China, Cloud, growth, international, technology, Trade Policy, Valuations | The quarter saw significant resolution of trade disputes with the U.S. formalizing agreements with EU, Japan, and South Korea establishing higher baseline tariffs but removing punitive reciprocal rates. While these agreements provided market relief, tariff impacts are beginning to filter into economic data with businesses citing higher input costs. | BABA |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 6, 2026 | The Baird Chautauqua International Growth Fund | 0.1% | 19.2% | 2269.HK, 6098.T, 6954.T, ASML, BABA, BEKE, BEPC, CSU.TO, D05.SI, FFH.TO, GALDA.SW, GOOGL, INCY, LULU, MA, MU, PRX.AS, REGN, RYA.L, SCHW, SE, TEAM, TEMN.SW, TJX | AI, Automation, China, growth, international, semiconductors, Trade Policy, value | AI-related infrastructure demand drove commodities rally and memory semiconductors delivered outsized returns as high-bandwidth memory demand for AI datacenters rewarded players in that consolidated industry. Fanuc showcased significant advancements in AI-enabled robotics with commercialization potentially arriving in coming years. Significant de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions with Presidents Trump and Xi reaching agreement in October. U.S. reduced fentanyl-related tariffs and extended suspension of reciprocal tariffs for one year. Average effective U.S. tariff rate remains elevated at 17% compared to 2-3% at end of 2024. Economic data remained mixed despite trade war stabilization. Exports resilient but domestic demand stubbornly weak. Property sector downturn continues in fifth year. Policymakers identified raising household incomes as priority for boosting consumption, signaling recognition that economy's reliance on exports has become precarious. Memory semiconductors delivered outsized returns as high-bandwidth memory demand for AI datacenters rewarded players in that consolidated industry. Micron reported strong results with improved pricing in both DRAM and NAND, with demand continuing to outpace supply and management seeing tightness across 2026. Fanuc reported strong robot orders up 38% year-over-year, driven by reshoring-related automation demand in North America, European automation investments, and new energy vehicle spending in China. Company showcased significant advancements in AI-enabled robotics at international robot show. Sea Limited reported strong results with revenue growing 38% and gross merchandise value growing 28%, though Shopee's adjusted EBITDA margin declined sequentially as management signaled preference for growth over near-term margin optimization with ongoing investments in logistics and fulfillment capabilities. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 6, 2026 | The Baird Chautauqua Global Growth Fund | 4.2% | 22.1% | 2269.HK, 6098.T, 6954.T, ASML, BABA, BEKE, BEPC, CSU.TO, D05.SI, GALP.SW, GOOGL, INCY, LULU, MA, MU, PRX.AS, REGN, RYA.L, SCHW, SE, TEAM, TEMN.SW, TJX | AI, China, growth, international, rates, semiconductors, Trade Policy, value | AI-related infrastructure demand drove materials and memory semiconductor outperformance. Fanuc showcased significant advancements in AI-enabled robotics with commercialization expected in coming years. Application software and IT services faced pressure on concerns that generative AI could disrupt traditional business models. Significant de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions with agreements reducing fentanyl-related tariffs and suspending reciprocal tariffs. Average effective U.S. tariff rate remains elevated at 17% versus 2-3% in 2024. Tariff pass-through to consumer prices has been more muted than initially feared but remains an upside risk to inflation. Chinese exports resilient despite trade tensions, with trade surplus crossing $1 trillion for the first time. Domestic demand remains weak with property sector downturn continuing. Policymakers signaled shift toward boosting household incomes as priority for consumption growth. Memory semiconductors delivered outsized returns as high-bandwidth memory demand for AI datacenters rewarded players in the consolidated industry. Micron reported strong results with improved pricing in both DRAM and NAND, with management seeing supply tightness across 2026. Central bank policy paths diverged with Fed continuing easing, ECB holding steady, and BOJ raising rates to highest level in nearly three decades. Fed faces delicate balancing act between weakening labor market and inflation remaining above target. | 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 | |
| 2023 Q1 | May 31, 2023 | Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity | 12.2% | 11.6% | 005930.KS, 1810.HK, 2269.HK, BABA, BBD, EPAM, GLOB, HDFCB.NS, ITUB, JD, KSPI.L, LONGI, MARUY, MELI, RENT3.SA, TCEHY, TCS, TSM | Banking, Capital Allocation, China, emerging markets, Fintech, semiconductors, value | EM banks proved resilient during the US/European banking crisis, with better risk management practices and shorter duration assets. Manager adjusted bank holdings based on valuations, adding to Banco Bradesco while trimming Itaú Unibanco and Kotak Mahindra Bank. | ARGX BB|DAVA|DDOG|GLOB|ILMN|LOAR|MELI|NET|NU|NVDA|TSM KSPI.L MARUTI.NS RENT3.SA |
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