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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | Apr 22, 2026 | Platinum International Brands Fund | -15.3% | -15.3% | AMER, GAW.L, GDMA.SW | brands, consumer, Discretionary, energy, Iran, Luxury | View | ||
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 21, 2026 | Platinum International Brands Fund | -3.0% | -1.8% | ALLFG.L, AS1R.HE, BIRK, ELF, FICO, GAM.L, GDMA.SW, GOOGL, ITX.MC, STJ.L, V, WWW, ZTS | AI, brands, consumer discretionary, Consumer Staples, global, retail | AI stocks dominated market gains with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising 45% in 2025, nearly triple the S&P 500's 16%. The AI concentration created headwinds for the fund as these businesses compete on technical specifications rather than brand equity, which falls outside the fund's brand-focused mandate. e.l.f. Beauty represents a key holding that fell 44% this quarter despite strong fundamentals. The company has evolved from a 'dupe' brand to a powerful marketing powerhouse with exceptional brand affinity among Gen-Z consumers and returns on capital exceeding 40%. Wolverine Worldwide, with key brands Saucony and Merrill, fell 32% this quarter. Saucony showed strong growth with 27% sales increase in the most recent quarter, expanding retail footprint beyond specialty running stores to generalized retailers. | ELF WWW |
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| 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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