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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 9, 2024 | Palm Valley Capital Management | -0.1% | 4.2% | 0288.HK, AAPL, AVA, CHTR, CMCSA, CRI, DISH, DOX, EQC, HOFT, KELYA, LAI.TO, MAN, NVDA, NWN, PHYS, PSLV, RGP, T, TBI | consumer, Precious Metals, small caps, Staffing, Utilities, value | Small cap valuations have normalized more than large caps since 2021 peaks, with median profitable small cap P/E at 17.5x versus 24x for large caps. The fund sees selective opportunities among struggling smaller companies trading near multi-year lows. Quality small caps have underperformed recently but historically delivered strong returns. | CRI TBI DOX RGP |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 8, 2025 | Palm Valley Capital Management | 0.8% | 1.4% | CHRD, CRI, DOX, HCSG, HTLD, KELYA, MAN, NWN, PHYS, PSLV, PZZA, RES, SEB, WHG | Cash, energy, inflation, Silver, small caps, Staffing, Trade Policy, value | Small cap stocks have not advanced in four years yet still aren't cheap, with current median P/E for profitable S&P SmallCap 600 members at 19x. The nonfinancial median P/E for profitable S&P 600 small caps is 22x, and median net margins remain well above historical levels. | PZZA RES CHRD HCSG PSLV PZZA RES CHRD HCSG |
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| 2024 Q1 | Apr 19, 2024 | Palm Valley Capital Management | -0.1% | 4.2% | AAP, AVA, CRD-A, DOX, EQC, GENC, KELYA, LAS.TO, MLR, MSCI, NWN, PHYS, PSLV, SMCI, SSRM, TBI, WHG, WLY | AI, Bubble, Cash, Financialization, gold, small caps, Valuations, value | Small cap valuations remain elevated despite recent volatility, with median multiples still on the high side of pre-QE3 periods. The manager categorizes the small cap universe into three buckets based on quality and valuation, currently focusing on Bucket #3 cyclical or out-of-favor businesses where compensation exists for risks assumed. | NWN |
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| 2026 Q1 | Apr 1, 2026 | Palm Valley Capital Management | 0.7% | 0.7% | CHRD, DOX, FLO, FPI, HTLD, KELYA, LKQ, PHYS, RGP, RYN, TFX | AI, Cyclical, small cap, Staffing, undervalued, value | CHRD RYN DOX |
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| 2022 Q3 | Nov 10, 2022 | Palm Valley Capital Management | -0.1% | 4.2% | KELYA, MAN, ODC, SNN, SSRM | - | View | ||
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 6, 2026 | Palm Valley Capital Management | 0.7% | 4.5% | AMDOCS, AVA, CRI, DOM, FLO, FORR, FPI, HTLD, INGR, KELYA, LAS/A, LKQ, MAN, NWN, PHYS, PSLV, PVCMX, RES, UTZ, WHGLY | capital preservation, Cash, optionality, Patience, valuation | The letter highlights a cautious stance driven by elevated valuations, narrow market leadership, and limited margins of safety across equities. Cash is positioned as a strategic asset, preserving optionality and protecting capital while waiting for more attractive risk-reward setups. Capital preservation and patience are framed as competitive advantages late in the market cycle. | HTLD FLO INGR UTZ DOM LN |
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| 2024 Q4 | Jan 5, 2025 | Palm Valley Capital Management | -0.1% | 4.2% | 0288.HK, CHD, CRD-A, CRI, DOX, EL, FPI, HELE, HTLD, KELYA, LAS.TO, MAN, NVDA, NWN, PHYS, PLTR, PSLV, SEB, SSRM, STT, TBI | Cash, crypto, Cyclical, gold, small caps, Staffing, Valuations, value | Bitcoin rocketed 50% after the election to exceed $100,000, with crypto enthusiasts rejoicing at the pro-crypto stance of the incoming administration. The fund discusses various cryptocurrencies including Dogecoin with a $50 billion market cap and Tronix equal in size to major corporations, questioning the existence and value of hundreds of digital assets. | HTLD SEB KELYA |
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| 2025 Q1 | Apr 4, 2025 | Palm Valley Capital Management | 0.6% | 0.6% | AVA, CRI, FLO, FORR, HTLD, KELYA, LAS.TO, MNRO, NWN, PHYS, PSLV, REYN, RGP, TBI, WHGLY | Cyclical, fiscal policy, gold, Government Spending, Quality, small caps, Staffing, value | Small cap equity performance has trailed large caps with fewer passive tailwinds and a drag from lower quality businesses. High quality small cap businesses remain fully valued despite the S&P SmallCap 600 being down 17% from its November 2024 record. The median profitable small cap company has an EV/EBIT multiple of 17x with elevated profits and valuations. | FLO MNRO REYN FORR |
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| 2023 Q4 | Jan 7, 2024 | Palm Valley Capital Management | -0.1% | 4.2% | AAP, AVA, CRD-A, CRD-B, CRI, DOX, KELYA, LAS.TO, MLR, MNRO, NGS, TRUE, WHGLY, WLY | Fed policy, Inequality, inflation, liquidity, small caps, value | Small caps experienced significant volatility in 2023, with a 26% surge from October lows driven by Fed pivot expectations. However, 40% of Russell 2000 constituents remain unprofitable, and median net income has stagnated for 25 years. Quality deterioration and speculative business models persist despite recent outperformance. | LAS/A CN|MLR|MNRO|NGS|WHGLY|WLY LAS/A CN|MLR|MNRO|NGS|WHGLY|WLY |
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| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Palm Valley Capital Management | Kelly Services | Industrials | Human Resource & Employment Services | Bull | NASDAQ | Education, Equity, Human Resources, Staffing, technology, Temporary Labor, turnaround, Value | View Pitch |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Seeking Alpha | Paul Franke | Kelly Services, Inc. | Industrials | Staffing & Employment Services | Bull | NASDAQ | — | View Pitch |
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