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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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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 23, 2026 | American Century International Growth Fund | 0.3% | 15.6% | 6758.T, 6954.T, 7532.T, AI.PA, AIR.PA, ASML, AZN, BABA, BVI.PA, GALDA.SW, GLE.PA, IBE.MC, RACE, REL.L, ROG.SW, SAP, SU.PA | AI, Automation, Europe, international, Japan, large cap, Pharmaceuticals | Artificial intelligence-related market uncertainty drove broad rotation into value and away from growth. While investment in data centers has created optimism, concerns persist about financing, supply chain and power constraints. Investors also continue to consider the impact of AI on traditional business models. Demand for AI-integrated processes and robotics has increased as businesses move to factory automation. Companies are poised to benefit from new applications in industries like agriculture. The fund initiated a position in FANUC, expecting revenue and earnings to accelerate as global automation demand grows. Companies in the pharmaceuticals industry have focused on new products in therapeutic areas with unmet needs, including cancer and skin conditions. These select companies with innovative product pipelines are positioned to benefit from an inflection in growth. The acceleration of digitalization is benefiting technology holdings exposed to cloud computing, automation, digital payments and IT services growth. Japan-based companies, in particular, are investing heavily to increase efficiency and profits as they seek to catch up with their international competitors. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 12, 2026 | Munro Global Growth Fund | -0.7% | 12.2% | 300750.SZ, AMZN, CEG, CIEN, CRH, GALDA.SW, GEV, GOOGL, MA, MSFT, MSI, NVDA, ORCL, RHM.DE, TSM, UBER, VRT | AI, Cloud, Data centers, global, growth, semiconductors, technology | AI continues to drive significant investment opportunities with Alphabet's Gemini 3 model leap-frogging competitors and validating custom chip investments. The AI scaling laws are hitting physical power constraints, requiring distributed data center solutions that benefit networking infrastructure providers like Ciena. Data center infrastructure is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI workloads requiring massive compute power. Hyperscalers are scaling across multiple locations due to power constraints, creating opportunities for networking and infrastructure providers. Google Cloud demonstrated strong momentum with a record $50 billion sequential increase in backlog to $158 billion, driven by unique TPU offerings and AI workload demand. Cloud providers are differentiating through custom silicon and AI-optimized infrastructure. TSMC continues benefiting from compute demand and plays a critical role in chip manufacturing regardless of whether hyperscalers use Nvidia products or custom solutions. The semiconductor cycle remains supported by AI infrastructure buildout. | CIEN GOOGL |
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