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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2025 Q3 | Sep 30, 2025 | ACATIS Investment | - | -0.2% | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, 9988.HK, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KGHM.WA, KRN.DE, KVN, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UMI.BR, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, Argentina, energy, global, Reform, semiconductors, technology | AI infrastructure continues to drive strong performance in semiconductor equipment manufacturers like Lam Research, Lasertec, and TSMC. Companies are benefiting from sustained AI demand with TSMC maintaining technological leadership and pricing power in the AI supply chain. Salesforce has reduced workforce due to AI reducing labor requirements, which the manager views positively. | UPWK UMI BB PEP KGH PW HIMS HAL ZAL GR CLS CN SNPS HOLX ICE KRN GR 2330 TT |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 17, 2025 | Ariel Global Fund | 7.4% | - | 000660.KS, 1590.TW, 2319.HK, 6361.T, 6920.T, BBVA, DIS, FSLR, JD, LTO.MI, SAN, TSCO.L, ZBH | AI, Banking, energy, global, healthcare, semiconductors, value | Strong AI-driven demand for high bandwidth memory products drove performance at SK Hynix. The company gained market share in high-content server-grade DRAM modules with entire 2025 HBM supply sold out and Nvidia as a key customer. AI power demands are expected to benefit First Solar as the only US-based solar module manufacturer of scale. | ZBH DIS LOTTO.MI FSLR 6361.T BBVA 1590.TW SNY 2319.HK JD 6920.T 000660.KS TSCO.L BBVA SM 6920 JP |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 17, 2025 | Ariel International Fund | 12.6% | - | 000660.KS, 1590.TW, 2319.HK, 6361.T, 6920.T, BBVA, CHKP, JD, LTO.MI, SNY, TSCO.L | AI, Asia, Europe, international, semiconductors, technology, value | Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence themed stocks drove global indices to new all-time highs. Strong AI driven demand for high bandwidth memory products was a key highlight for SK Hynix, with the company gaining market share in AI memory market and having its entire 2025 HBM supply sold out with Nvidia as a key customer. | CHKP 6920 JP |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 10, 2024 | Mountain Vista Wealth Management | - | - | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, 9988.HK, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KGHM.WA, KRN.DE, KVUE, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UMI.BR, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, Argentina, Energy Transition, global, healthcare, semiconductors, technology, value | AI infrastructure continues driving strong performance across semiconductor equipment manufacturers like Lam Research, Lasertec, and TSMC. Companies are benefiting from sustained AI demand with TSMC maintaining technological leadership and pricing power in the AI supply chain. Salesforce has reduced workforce due to AI reducing labor requirements, viewed positively by the manager. | View | |
| 2025 Q2 | Jun 30, 2025 | Airlie Australian Share Fund | - | - | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, 9988.HK, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KGHM.WA, KRN.DE, KVUE, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UMC.PA, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, China, energy, Germany, healthcare, semiconductors, value | AI infrastructure continues driving strong performance across semiconductor equipment manufacturers and data center suppliers. Companies like Lam Research, TSMC, and Bloom Energy are benefiting from continued AI expansion, with Bloom Energy securing potentially its largest project for a 900 MW power plant to supply AI data centers. | View | |
| 2026 Q1 | Apr 18, 2026 | Baillie Gifford – US Equity Growth | -6.0% | - | 6920.T, ADYEN.AS, AI.PA, ASML, LONN SW, MBLY, OR.PA, SIK.SW, SPOT, TSM | AI, growth, international, long-term, Quality, semiconductors, technology | View | ||
| 2024 Q1 | Apr 15, 2024 | The Mercator International Opportunity Fund | -3.0% | -3.9% | 4755.T, 6920.T, 8035.T, MELI, WOSG.L | contrarian, E-Commerce, international, Japan, semiconductors | The fund has significant exposure to semiconductor companies including Tokyo Electron Ltd and Lasertec Corp, representing over 13% of the portfolio in semiconductor-related holdings. | View | |
| 2026 Q1 | Apr 13, 2026 | ClearBridge Investments International Growth ADR Strategy | - | - | 4063.T, 4307.T, 5802.T, 6920.T, 7532.T, ASM, ASML, CHKP, EADSY, ENGI.PA, IX, MELI, REL.L, RIO, SAP, SHOP, SPOT, WDS.AX | AI, defense, energy, Geopolitical, growth, international, Japan, semiconductors | View | ||
| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | Emerald Wealth Partners – Focused Equity Strategy | -3.6% | -3.6% | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, BABA, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KGHM.WA, KRN.DE, KVUE, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UMC.PA, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, Argentina, Germany, global, semiconductors, value | AI infrastructure driving strong performance in wafer equipment manufacturers and data center suppliers. Companies like Lam Research, TSMC, and Bloom Energy benefiting from AI expansion. Salesforce reducing workforce due to AI efficiency gains. | View | |
| 2023 Q1 | Mar 31, 2023 | PM Capital Global Companies Fund | 4.6% | 4.6% | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, 981.HK, 9988.HK, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KRN.DE, KVUE, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, Argentina, Banking, Germany, Reform, semiconductors, technology | AI infrastructure continues to drive strong performance across semiconductor equipment manufacturers and data center companies. Lam Research, Lasertec, and TSMC all benefited from AI-driven demand, with TSMC maintaining technological leadership and pricing power in the AI supply chain. The fund added positions in companies benefiting from AI expansion including Bloom Energy for data center power supply and Celestica for AI infrastructure development. | 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 | |
| 2023 Q4 | Dec 1, 2024 | Polen Capital – International Growth | 3.3% | 3.9% | 6920.T, AON, ASML, HDFCBANK.NS, ICLR, KER.PA, MDT, SGE.L, SHOP.TO, TEMN.SW, TEP.PA, TSM, UL | AI, E-Commerce, growth, healthcare, international, Quality, semiconductors, technology | The portfolio holds dominant semiconductor companies ASML and Lasertec, which play critical roles in extreme ultraviolet lithography and photomask inspection equipment. Lasertec saw rapid sales growth and management suggests semiconductor sales could be bottoming, though 2024 may deliver less exciting growth for the industry. | TEMN.SW HDFCBANK.NS TEP.PA MDT 6920.T SHOP.TO SGE.L |
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| 2025 Q3 | Oct 31, 2025 | Fairtree Wild Fig Multi Strategy Hedge Fund | 1.4% | - | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, 9988.HK, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KGHM.WA, KRN.DE, KVUE, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UMI.BR, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, energy, global, Reform, semiconductors, technology, value | AI infrastructure companies like Lam Research, TSMC, and Palantir benefited from continued strong expansion. Bloom Energy supports data center expansion with reliable power supply for AI infrastructure. Salesforce reduced workforce as artificial intelligence reduces labor requirements. | View | |
| 2025 Q3 | Oct 28, 2025 | AGT Partners | - | - | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, 9988.HK, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KGHM.WA, KKR, KRN.DE, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UMI.BR, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, Argentina, Energy Transition, Germany, global, semiconductors, value | AI infrastructure continues to drive strong performance across semiconductor equipment manufacturers like Lam Research, Lasertec, and TSMC. Companies are benefiting from sustained AI demand with TSMC maintaining technological leadership and pricing power in the AI supply chain. Salesforce has reduced workforce due to AI efficiency gains, viewed positively by the manager. | 6088 HK 6601 HK KKR APO |
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| 2023 Q4 | Jan 28, 2024 | Highwood Value Partners | - | - | 300750.SZ, 6920.T, 9988.HK, CLS, CRM, HAL, HIMS, ICE, ISRG, KGHM.WA, KRN.DE, KVUE, LRCX, PEP, TSM, UMI.BR, UNH, UPWK, VNA.DE, ZAL.DE | AI, energy, global, healthcare, semiconductors, technology, value | AI infrastructure continues driving strong performance across semiconductor equipment manufacturers like Lam Research, Lasertec, and TSMC. Companies are benefiting from sustained AI demand with TSMC maintaining technological leadership and pricing power in the AI supply chain, while data center infrastructure providers like Celestica are gaining from cloud and AI infrastructure growth. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Ariel International Fund | 2.3% | 31.5% | 1024.HK, 3436.T, 4751.T, 6367.T, 6762.T, 6856.T, 6920.T, 7832.T, BARC.L, BIRG.L, BMPS.MI, BWG.VI, FME.DE, FORTUM.HE, LREN3.SA, SAN, WCH.DE | Banking, Europe, financials, international, Japan, semiconductors, technology, value | The fund initiated multiple new banking positions including Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Banco Santander, and Bank of Ireland, while existing holdings like Barclays and BAWAG performed well. Banks are benefiting from improving market conditions, efficiency gains, and strategic positioning for profitability growth. Strong performance from Lasertec Corporation driven by solid earnings and management commentary about gaining momentum in deal activity. The company is positioned for a pivotal inflection point in process control intensity as it transitions toward high-volume manufacturing with new APMI tools. Fortum is positioned as a compelling opportunity to benefit from data center expansion, particularly through above-market power purchase agreements. The Nordic region offers advantages including low-cost power, cooler climates, and strong fiber infrastructure for rapid energy access. Multiple companies are positioned to benefit from AI adoption including TDK Corporation through higher density battery needs and Edge AI demand, and Kuaishou Technology through AI-driven video tools that enhance content recommendation and ad targeting capabilities. | WCH GR 6762 JP 1024 HK 6856 JP 6367 JP 4751 JP BIRG LN SAN SM 3436 JP FME GR 7832 JP BG AV BARC LN 6920 JP |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 16, 2024 | Polen Capital – International Growth | 3.3% | 3.9% | 6920.T, 8035.T, ADS.DE, AON, HDB, ICLR, SAP, SGE.L, TEP.PA | Banking, growth, healthcare, international, semiconductors, software | SAP's transition to the cloud continues at pace with strong cloud revenue growth and expanding cloud gross margins. Management is guiding cloud sales growth through 2025 in the mid-20% range. SAP is viewed as one of the more resilient software business models as it is essential to customers' day-to-day operations. | 8035.T AON ICLR SGE.L TEP.PA SAP HDB |
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| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Polen Capital - International Growth | Lasertec | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Semiconductor Equipment | Bull | Tokyo Stock Exchange | Cyclical Recovery, Euv, Japan, Monopoly, Photomask Inspection, premium valuation, semiconductor equipment | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ariel Global Fund | Lasertec Corporation | Information Technology | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Bull | Tokyo Stock Exchange | APMI, Euv, Inspection Systems, Japan, Lithography, process control, semiconductor equipment | View Pitch |
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