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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Saturna Sustainable Funds | -1.9% | 9.5% | AAPL, ACN, ADBE, DASTY.PA, FERG.L, GIB.A.TO, GSK, HD, LLY, LOW, LULU, NVDA, NVO, NXPI, SBUX, SCHNEIDER.PA, STM, TJX, TSM, WKL | AI, global, growth, healthcare, large cap, semiconductors, Sustainable, technology | Generative AI is driving stock prices, index returns, and capital expenditures across technology companies. The fund sees significant productivity enhancements from AI tools and believes AI will follow the path of transformative technologies like desktop computers and cellular phones. Big tech companies are committing tens to hundreds of billions in capital investment for AI development. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | May 1, 2024 | Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) | 5.5% | 5.4% | AER, CME, DHR, EUFI.PA, FER.MC, FERG.L, GEHC, HDB, IBKR, LBRDK, LPX, LSEG.L, TSM, URI, YUMC | AI, cyclicals, financials, global, growth, industrials, Stalwarts, value | The AI theme is beginning to display hallmarks of a 'new paradigm' with parabolic growth forecasts and investment banks rushing to put out baskets of AI beneficiaries. AI-enabled data centres are due to account for 75% of the increase in load growth with those locations incredibly energy intense compared to standard data centres. Next-Gen AI data centres are planned or under construction in the Atlanta area that will soak up over 1,000MW. | LP AER CME |
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| 2025 Q4 | Feb 3, 2026 | MSA Capital | 0.0% | 0.0% | ABF.L, DCC.L, FERG.L, FPE3.DE, MWG.L, TCX, UTDI.DE, VWPL.L, WINE.L | AI, Buybacks, Conglomerates, Europe, underperformance, value | Multiple portfolio companies executed significant share repurchase programs in 2025, including Virgin Wines repurchasing 10% of shares, DCC buying back 12% through tender offer, Associated British Foods repurchasing 5%, and Naked Wines retiring 7% of share capital. Manager views these buybacks at low valuations as value-creating for shareholders. Manager emphasizes investing in companies trading below intrinsic value, with several holdings described as net-net situations where market cap trades below cash holdings. Focus on companies with reasonable business models, competitive advantages, and rational management available at reasonable prices. Market concerns about artificial intelligence impact on comparison portal business models led to significant price declines across the sector. Manager believes market is overreacting to AI buzzword and underestimates adaptability of successful platform businesses led by experienced entrepreneurs. | TCX US WINE US ABF LN DCC LN CHG GR VINO LN |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sands Capital International Growth Fund | -4.1% | 8.4% | 2802.T, 6098.T, 6273.T, 6861.T, ADYEN.AS, ASML, BAJFINANCE.NS, CSU.TO, DOL.TO, FERG.L, FLTR, HDFCBANK.NS, HEXAB.ST, LONN.SW, MELI, PNDORA.CO, SE, SHOP.TO, SIK.SW, SPOT, TSM, VACN.SW, WEGE3.SA, ZAL.DE | AI, E-Commerce, Energy Transition, growth, innovation, international, semiconductors, technology | AI has rapidly evolved from a conceptual novelty to a transformative tool, reshaping industries and redefining how businesses create value. Many portfolio businesses are finding specific use cases to leverage AI, including AppLovin's AI advertising placement platform and ServiceNow's automation capabilities. The firm owns businesses that enable AI at the infrastructure layer, such as NVIDIA. | View | |
| 2023 Q3 | Dec 10, 2023 | Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 6758.T, 8035.T, 8113.T, ADYEN.AS, AHT.L, AJG, AON, APG, BKNG, BME.L, CDW, COST, CRM, DHR, ERF.PA, FER.MC, FERG.L, G24.DE, HDB, HLMA.L, HLN.L, IQV, LBRDK, LSEG.L, RELX.L, RTO.L, TSM, ULTA, UNP, URI, YUMC | China, cyclicals, Equipment Rental, global, infrastructure, Railroads, value | Global investor sentiment has soured further on China in recent months with the commercial real estate market implosion hitting headlines. The manager sees Value Latency emerging when markets are labeled 'uninvestable' as China now is for many investors. They highlight Yum China as an example of this opportunity. | SUNP IN AHT.L ANDURIL MELI|NFLX|ORCL|TCOM|VRTX|YUMC |
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| 2025 Q3 | Oct 31, 2025 | FPA Crescent Fund | 5.5% | 14.1% | 7974.T, ADI, AMZN, C, CMCSA, FERG.L, GLEN.L, GOOGL, HOLN.SW, IFF, KMX, META, PRX.AS, RI.PA, SAF.PA, TEL, WFC | consumer, financials, global, technology, value | Alphabet continues to enhance its existing search offering with new AI features that have been well-received and are continually evolving. Recent concerns include competitive threats in search, stemming from competing AI models, as well as antitrust scrutiny in the US and Europe. | View | |
| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | FMI International Equity | -7.4% | 2.7% | BARN.SW, BKNG, BME.L, FERG.L, GRG.L, PHIA.AS, ROG.SW, RXL.PA, SIE.DE, SONY, SW.PA, UL | Automation, consumer, Europe, healthcare, large cap, value | Siemens Digital Industries represents the strongest and most integrated automation portfolio globally. Management targets 5-7% annual organic revenue growth and high-single digit annual EPS growth through a cycle. The automation business has strong positions in growing markets with high barriers to entry. | BARN.SW SIE.DE |
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| 2023 Q2 | Jul 25, 2023 | Diamond Hill International | 5.7% | 12.4% | 7974.T, ASHM.L, BABA, CS.TO, DNP.L, EPOKY, FERG.L, FFH.TO, FM.TO, FMX, SPOT, TCEHY, UHR | China, Copper, emerging markets, inflation, international, Mining, value | The fund initiated positions in two copper mining companies, First Quantum Minerals and Capstone Copper, anticipating meaningful long-term supply challenges in copper due to its heavy use in alternative energy sources. There has been a recent trend toward consolidation and M&A in the copper industry, and both companies could present attractive acquisition candidates for large mining companies seeking to increase their copper exposure. | CCS.TO AFM.TO FERG.L EPIA.ST DNP.WA ACGL|CHH|FDS|GWRE|IBKR|IDXX|MTN|SPOT|TSLA |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 23, 2024 | TGV Compound Fund | 0.0% | 6.9% | 071050.KS, ABF.L, DCC.L, FERG.L, MIDW.L, TCX, UTDI.DE, WINE.L | Concentration, ETFs, Europe, Quality, small caps, value | Manager discusses the structural risk from increasing ETF concentration, noting that just three companies (Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia) now account for 20% of the S&P 500, up from less than 6% in 2015. This trend pushes large-cap valuations higher while depriving smaller companies of liquidity. The manager considers this a structural risk with potential unintended consequences. | 081660.KS MWG.L |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 15, 2024 | Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) | 5.5% | 5.4% | ACN, AER, BKNG, CDW, CRM, ERF.PA, FER.MC, FERG.L, GEHC, GOOGL, HDB, LPX, LSEG.L, REL.L, ROL, RTO.L, SONY, TSM, ULTA, YUMC | AI, global, growth, Quality, semiconductors, value | Portfolio has 10% exposure through TSMC and Alphabet, with TSMC positioned to extract more value from AI profit pools and Alphabet leveraging AI across search, YouTube, and cloud. Manager sees AI revolution making companies with unique datasets more valuable as it permanently improves business models, citing examples like RELX's LexisNexis Legal business and GE Healthcare's diagnostic imaging. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | FMI Small Cap Equity | -0.8% | 10.7% | BJ, BKNG, BME.L, D05.SI, DGX, DLTR, FBIN, FERG.L, FN, GOOGL, HSIC, KMX, MAS, MU, PHG, RHI, RYAAY, SKX, SSD, UL | AI, healthcare, Japan, Quality, small caps, Speculation, value | The manager expresses skepticism about the AI bubble, noting that Nvidia's rapid growth and high margins will attract competition from customers. They warn of speculative fervor around AI with over $180 billion in data center spending but only $3.4 billion in OpenAI revenue. The cost to run generative AI queries is extremely high due to power requirements. | RYAAY DGX HSIC |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | FMI All Cap Equity | -1.8% | 11.2% | BJ, BKNG, BME.L, DBSDY, DGX, FERG.L, GOOGL, HSIC, KMX, MAS, META, MSFT, MU, NVDA, PHG, RHI, RYAAY, SKX, TREE, UL | AI, growth, healthcare, Japan, Quality, small caps, Speculation, value | Manager expresses skepticism about AI bubble dynamics, noting Nvidia's massive valuation gains and questioning sustainability of current AI spending levels. Sequoia estimates $600 billion revenue needed annually to justify projected spending, while current generative AI revenue is only $3.4 billion. High power costs for AI queries remain unaccounted for in profit models. | RYAAY DGX HSIC |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | FMI Large Cap Equity | -4.0% | 10.5% | BJ, BKNG, BME.L, D05.SI, DGX, DLTR, FBIN, FERG.L, FN, GOOGL, HSIC, KMX, MAS, MU, PHG, RHI, RYAAY, SKX, SSD, UL | AI, growth, healthcare, Japan, Quality, small caps, technology, value | The manager expresses skepticism about the AI bubble, noting that Nvidia briefly became the world's most valuable company worth $3.3 trillion. They highlight that $180 billion is being spent annually on AI data centers with only $3.4 billion in revenue from OpenAI, requiring $600 billion in annual revenue to justify current spending levels. The high cost of running generative AI queries due to substantial power requirements may eventually impact revenue and profit models. | RYAAY DGX HSIC |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | FMI International Equity | -7.4% | 2.7% | AMZN, BJ, BKNG, BME.L, D05.SI, DLTR, FERG.L, GOOGL, HSIC, KMX, MAS, META, MSFT, MU, NVDA, PHG, RHI, RYAAY, SKX, UL | AI, healthcare, international, Japan, Quality, small caps, Speculation, value | The manager expresses skepticism about the AI bubble, noting that Sequoia Capital warns of speculative frenzies. While acknowledging AI's vast possibilities, they highlight the massive spending ($180 billion annually) with little revenue to show ($3.4 billion for OpenAI). They question whether companies will see adequate returns on their AI investments. | RYAAY DGX HSIC |
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| 2023 Q2 | Jun 30, 2023 | FMI All Cap Equity | -1.8% | 11.2% | 6268.T, AAPL, AMZN, BECN, BJ, BME.L, CDW, DG, FERG.L, G, GOOGL, KMX, MAS, MSFT, NTRS, NVDA, RHI, SSD, SW.PA, TRTN | Concentration, international, small cap, technology, value | Generative AI has lit the technology sector ablaze and has potential to be a game-changer, but is in early adoption stages. Commercial revenue projections over next five years could be overblown despite the hype. Questions whether AI winners of today will be winners of tomorrow, noting historical precedent of leadership changes. | ROG.SW CDW ARHI |
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| 2023 Q2 | Jun 30, 2023 | FMI International Equity | -7.4% | 2.7% | AAPL, AMZN, BECN, BJ, BME.L, CDW, DG, FERG.L, G, GOOGL, KMX, MAS, MSFT, NTRS, NVDA, RHI, ROG.SW, SSD, SW.PA, TRTN | AI, Concentration, growth, international, small caps, technology, valuation, value | Generative AI has lit the technology sector ablaze and has potential to be a game-changer, but is in early stages of adoption with overblown commercial revenue projections. The manager notes heavy technology investment in entertainment rather than productivity-enhancing applications, questioning whether AI will change the productivity trajectory. | ROG.SW CDW ARHI |
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| 2023 Q2 | Jun 30, 2023 | FMI Large Cap Equity | -4.0% | 10.5% | AAPL, AMZN, BECN, BJ, BME.L, CDW, DG, FERG.L, G, GOOGL, KMX, MAS, MSFT, NTRS, NVDA, RHI, ROG.SW, SSD, SW.PA, TRTN | AI, Concentration, growth, international, small caps, technology, Valuations, value | Generative AI has lit the technology sector ablaze and has potential to be a game-changer, but is in early adoption stages. Commercial revenue projections over next five years could be overblown despite the hype. Questions whether AI winners of today will be winners of tomorrow. | ROG.SW CDW ARHI |
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| 2023 Q2 | Jun 30, 2023 | FMI Small Cap Equity | -0.8% | 10.7% | 6268.T, AAPL, AMZN, BECN, BJ, BME.L, CDW, DG, FERG.L, G, GOOGL, KMX, MAS, MSFT, NTRS, NVDA, RHI, SSD, SW.PA, TRTN | AI, Concentration, Europe, growth, small caps, technology, Valuations, value | Generative AI has lit the technology sector ablaze and has potential to be a game-changer, but is in early adoption stages. Commercial revenue projections over next five years could be overblown despite the hype. The manager questions whether current AI winners will be tomorrow's winners, citing historical precedent. | ROG.SW CDW ARHI |
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| 2023 Q1 | Apr 18, 2023 | Cooper Investors Global Equities Fund (Unhedged) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 7741.T, AON, APG, BKNG, CRH, CRM, DHR, ERF.PA, FERG.L, FTR, LSEG.L, RTO.L, SNPS, SONY | global, semiconductors, Stalwarts, technology, Travel, value | Cooper Investors focuses on Risk Adjusted Value Latency opportunities, particularly in businesses trading at reasonable valuations relative to their fundamentals. The fund has identified Value Latency-rich opportunities created by market volatility and pricing inefficiency as markets adjust to higher interest rates. | LSEG.L RTO.L BKNG |
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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 | Giverny Capital Asset Management | Ferguson plc | Industrials | Trading Companies & Distributors | Bull | LSE | Bull, construction, Distribution, HVAC, market leadership, Plumbing Supplies, Pricing power | View Pitch |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Diamond Hill International | Ferguson | Industrials | Trading Companies & Distributors | Bull | London Stock Exchange | Distribution, HVAC, industry consolidation, market leader, North America, Plumbing, Scale Advantages, UK | View Pitch |
| Manager Name | Fund Name | Fund AUM | Invested Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares Owned | Shares Bought / Sold During Quarter | % Bought / Sold During Quarter | % of Shares Outstanding Owned |
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