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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 22, 2025 | Polaris Global Equity | 8.4% | 12.8% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, 066570.KS, 8002.T, 8306.T, ABBV, ALSN, BARN.SW, BKT.MC, CAP.PA, COF, CTC.TO, DG.PA, ELE.MC, ELV, GNC.L, IAG.L, IETB.BR, JAZZ, JDEP.AS, JPM, LKQ, LTM, LUN.TO, MKSI, NXT.L, OTEX, SNY, TSN, UNH, YAR.OL | Airlines, diversification, Europe, financials, global, semiconductors, Trade, value | SK Hynix led portfolio performance capitalizing on leadership in high-bandwidth memory chips and disciplined DRAM supply with record-breaking first-quarter results. Samsung Electronics also benefited from DRAM price strength and HBM3E supply to non-Nvidia customers. The sector showed strong fundamentals supported by AI and advanced packaging demand. | UNH GNC LN 000660 KS 8002 JP |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 22, 2025 | Polaris International Equity | 12.4% | 18.8% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, 2724.TW, 8002.T, 8306.T, BARN.SW, BKT.MC, BPOP, CAP.PA, CTC.TO, DG.PA, ELE.MC, GNC.L, IAG.L, JAZZ, JDEP.AS, LTM, LUN.TO, MEOH, NOMD.L, NXT.L, SMWT, SNY, YAR.OL | Asia, Europe, Geopolitical, international, semiconductors, South Korea, Trade Policy, Travel | International airlines and travel services are capitalizing on the travel trend away from the U.S. Airlines like International Consolidated Airlines Group and LATAM Airlines posted strong results driven by robust demand and cost management. Airport traffic in Europe has recovered to above 95% of 2019 levels. | GNC LN 000660 KS 8002 JP |
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| 2023 Q2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Platinum International Fund | -0.9% | - | 005930.KS, 0700.HK, 2318.HK, 2338.HK, 6479.T, 8002.T, AIR.PA, ALLFG.L, BAX, CATL, GOOGL, INDIGO.NS, MCHP, RH, SUZB3.SA, TRU, TSM, UPM1V.HE, ZTO | AI, China, Energy Transition, global, rates, technology, value | The extraordinary bounce in technology sector driven by artificial intelligence developments, particularly ChatGPT and NVIDIA's revenue guidance. While AI has extraordinary potential, current investor enthusiasm and valuations of favoured names lead to wariness about obvious plays like NVIDIA. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | May 9, 2024 | Polaris International Equity | 5.8% | 10.1% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 007700.KS, 055550.KS, 066570.KS, 2338.HK, 4502.T, 6758.T, 8002.T, ANTO.L, BPOP, DTG.DE, GNC.L, HNR1.DE, LUMI.TO, MEOH, MNDI.L, MUV2.DE, NOMD.L, NXT.L, OTEX, PUB.PA, SKG.L, TEP.PA, YAR.OL | Asia, cyclicals, Europe, international, materials, technology, value | The electrification of everything and resurgent Chinese economy drove demand, while supply constraints from declining production rates at productive mines and political disruptions created tight market conditions. This benefited pure copper players like Lundin Mining and Antofagasta PLC, both jumping over 20% for the quarter. | View | |
| 2026 Q1 | Apr 17, 2026 | Polaris International Equity | 5.1% | 5.1% | 000270 KS, 000660 KS, 005930 KS, 055550 KS, 2318 HK, 6758.T, 8002.T, BABA, BPOP, CAP.PA, DNB.OL, E, IAG.L, LUN.TO, MEOH, PUB.PA, RYA.L, TEP.PA, TTE, YAR.OL | diversification, energy, Geopolitical, international, materials, technology | RYA.L 000270.KS 8002.T DNB.OL 005930.KS 000660.KS TTE.PA ENI.MI LUN.TO MEOH YAR.OL |
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| 2025 Q4 | Mar 1, 2026 | Berkshire Hathaway | - | 10.9% | 8001.T, 8002.T, 8031.T, 8053.T, 8058.T, AAPL, AXP, KHC, KO, MCO, OXY | Capital Allocation, energy, Float, insurance, Quality, Railroads, Underwriting, value | Berkshire's insurance operations generated pre-tax underwriting gains and grew float to $176 billion. The combined ratio of 87.1% across property and casualty businesses was exceptional. However, increased competition and rising claim cost trends may pressure future earnings. BNSF improved operating margin to 34.5% from 32.0% through operational improvements and efficiency gains. The railroad generated $8.1 billion in net operating cash flows and returned $4.4 billion in dividends to Berkshire. BHE operates regulated utilities serving 5.4 million customers and natural gas pipelines. The business faces significant investment needs driven by AI computing demand and wildfire risk mitigation, particularly in the Western U.S. Berkshire maintains its disciplined approach to capital allocation, seeking businesses with durable advantages and long-term economic prospects. The company holds over $370 billion in cash and U.S. Treasury holdings as dry powder for opportunities. The company emphasizes investing in businesses with excellent economics, durable competitive advantages, and high-integrity management. This quality focus is evident in concentrated equity holdings and operating business acquisitions. | View | |
| 2024 Q3 | Oct 31, 2024 | Horos Asset Management | 2.9% | 9.8% | 0700.HK, 8002.T, 8031.T, 8053.T, 8058.T, 8113.T, AAPL, AMG, AMZN, APAM.PA, CKN.L, GOOGL, META, MG, MSFT, NOAH, NPN.L, NVDA, PLUX.PA, SEM.LS | Asia, China, Japan, Patience, value, volatility | The Japanese stock market experienced its largest single-day drop since Black Monday 1987 due to the unwinding of yen carry trades. The Bank of Japan's rate hike to 0.25% and yen appreciation triggered massive position unwinding, causing the Nikkei to lose 12.4% in one day. | PLUX.PA NOAH |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 30, 2026 | Motiwala Capital | - | 31.7% | 4832.T, 6201.T, 6489.T, 7203.T, 8001.T, 8002.T, 8031.T, 8053.T, 8306.T, 8593.T, 9658.T, 9687.T | Buybacks, Corporate Governance, dividends, Japan, technology, Trading Houses, value | Japan offers tremendous value opportunities with one-third of companies trading below book value. Corporate governance reforms, record shareholder returns, and structural changes like unwinding cross-holdings are unlocking value. The investment opportunity is in early innings and could last several years. Japanese companies paid record dividends of ¥18 trillion for fiscal year ending March 2025, a 13.8% year-over-year increase. Many major firms have adopted progressive dividend policies guaranteeing dividends will never be cut, only maintained or increased. Share repurchases in 2024 and 2025 hit consecutive records as companies raced to meet Tokyo Stock Exchange capital efficiency mandates. Buybacks were a primary driver of the market's 20% climb in the first half of FY2025. Approximately 33-44% of companies on Tokyo Stock Exchange still trade below book value, compared to only 3-5% in the US. The portfolio focuses on profitable companies with attractive valuations, net cash positions, and growing dividends. | 4832 JP 9658 JP 4746 JP |
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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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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Polaris International Equity | 5.8% | 10.1% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, 3132.T, 8002.T, 8591.T, 9433.T, AD.AS, ANTO.L, BARN.SW, BPOP, BWY.L, CTC.TO, DTE.DE, GNC.L, HNR1.DE, LIN, LOOM.ST, LUN.TO, MEOH, MUV2.DE, NXT.L, YAR.OL | cyclicals, financials, international, rates, semiconductors, value | Interest rates finally peaked with most central banks globally initiating easing cycles. The manager expects rates to remain higher than previous cycles at neutral levels of 1.2% to 1.4%. This normalized rate environment should benefit value stocks and global economic recovery. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Polaris Global Equity | 6.9% | 12.7% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 066570.KS, 2338.HK, 8001.T, 8002.T, ALSN, ANTO.L, BARN.SW, CG, CVS, DG.PA, DTG.DE, ELV, FTK.DE, GNC.L, JAZZ, LKQ, LUN.TO, MEOH, MG, MPC, MSFT, MUV2.DE, NEE, NVS, OTEX, SRBANK.OL, SVEG.OL, TEP.PA, TSN, U11.SI, UNH, UTHR, WBS, WMB | AI, Copper, Energy Transition, financials, global, healthcare, value | Copper prices increased over 20% from mid-February to late May due to tight supply and high demand from energy transition applications like electric vehicles and AI automation. Lundin Mining and Antofagasta benefited from this copper price momentum. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Polaris International Equity | 5.8% | 10.1% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005380.KS, 055550.KS, 066570.KS, 2338.HK, 8001.T, 8002.T, ANTO.L, BARN.SW, DG.PA, DNB.OL, DTG.DE, FTK.DE, GNC.L, IPS.PA, JAZZ, LUN.TO, MEOH, MG, MUV2.DE, NOVN.SW, OTEX, PUB.PA, SVEG.OL, TEP.PA, U11.SI, YAR.OL | AI, Asia, Copper, Europe, international, materials, technology | Copper prices increased over 20% from mid-February to late May due to tight supply and high demand from energy transition applications such as electric vehicles, as well as artificial intelligence and automation. Lundin Mining and Antofagasta PLC benefited from these copper trends. | View | |
| 2023 Q4 | Feb 24, 2024 | Berkshire Hathaway | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8001.T, 8002.T, 8031.T, 8053.T, 8058.T, AXP, KO, OXY | energy, insurance, long-term, Railroads, Utilities, value | Property-casualty insurance performed exceptionally well in 2023, setting records in sales, float and underwriting profits. The business provides the core of Berkshire's well-being and growth, with 57 years of experience and room for expansion despite nearly 5,000-fold volume increase. | View |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Polaris International Equity | Marubeni Corp | Conglomerates | Trading Companies & Distributors | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | capital allocation, Commodity Exposure, Copper, Dividend Growth, Japan, Share Buyback, Trading House | View Pitch |
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