| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 3, 2024 | LRT Capital Management | 0.0% | 15.8% | ABG, ALB, BALL, CCI, CHE, CIGI, DECK, DINO, ELS, EXPO, GPN, LAD, NOC, RLI, SSD, TSM, TTC, TXN, WH, XOM | Beta Hedging, Long/Short, quantitative, risk management, Systematic | View | ||
| 2024 Q1 | May 21, 2024 | LRT Capital Management | 0.0% | 15.8% | ABG, ALGN, CCI, CHE, CIGI, CMCSA, CSWI, DINO, EXPO, FIX, GNRC, GPN, LAD, NOC, PBR-A, RLI, SAIA, SSD, TXN, WH | Beta, Hedging, Long/Short, quantitative, SMID Cap, Systematic | The fund maintains cautious positioning with low market beta exposure of 16.63% at month end. The manager continues to be cautious on the overall market as evidenced by current low market beta. Despite poor April performance, the strategy seeks to generate positive returns while controlling downside risks. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | Apr 20, 2024 | Saga Partners | 22.6% | 39.4% | AMZN, COST, CVNA, EXPI, GDRX, GOOGL, KMX, KO, LAD, META, NFLX, RDFN, ROKU, TTD, UA, VZIO, WMT, Z | Concentration, E-Commerce, long-term, technology, value, volatility | Carvana represents a complete transformation of used car retail through integrated e-commerce infrastructure. The company has built an irreplicable network of inspection centers, logistics, and financing operations that enables seamless customer experience. Despite 2022 challenges, Carvana demonstrated profitable unit economics and reached positive EBITDA in 2023. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | Apr 15, 2024 | Oakmark Select Fund | 8.1% | 0.0% | CHTR, DE, FCNCA, KKR, LAD, LBRDK | Agriculture, Banking, energy, financials, value | The fund continues to find attractive opportunities to buy stocks that meet their value investment criteria amid the outperformance of growth stocks. They purchased Deere at a low double-digit multiple of normal earnings power and believe the financials sector offers an unusual number of bargains. | DE |
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| 2025 Q1 | Apr 1, 2025 | Lyrical Asset Management | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6723.T, AHT.L, AMP, BERY, ELIS.PA, ENXTPA.PA, FLEX, JCI, LAD, LEA, RXL.PA, SU | global, international, Quality, Recession, tariffs, value | International stocks have been massive underperformers over the past decade due to valuation expansion in US markets, not fundamentals. The EAFE is trading at less than 14x earnings while the S&P 500 trades 25% above its long-term average multiple. The S&P 500 is about 45% more expensive than EAFE despite equally attractive fundamentals. | View | |
| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Madison Mid Cap Fund | -1.9% | 10.3% | ACGL, ANET, APH, BAM, BRO, CDW, CPRT, CSL, DLTR, FND, IT, LAD, LBRDK, LH, PCAR, ROST, TDY, THO, WAT, WRB | Autos, Cyclical, fundamentals, insurance, mid cap, Quality, technology, value | The fund holds positions in auto-related companies including Lithia Motors, which reported quarterly results suggesting some COVID-induced elevated profitability levels may be more sustainable than previously thought. The fund also sold CarMax during the quarter, believing it will be harder for the company to continue gaining market share due to changing industry dynamics. | View | |
| 2023 Q2 | Dec 7, 2023 | Madison Mid Cap Fund | 7.2% | 12.4% | ABG, ACGL, ANET, APH, BAM, BRO, CDW, CFR, CHTR, CPRT, CSL, EXPD, FND, FWONA, FWONK, GBCI, GCI, GGG, IT, KNSL, LAD, LBRDA, LH, MC, MCHP, MEDP, MKSI, PCAR, ROST, TDY, TECH, THO, TREX, WAT, WRB | AI, mid cap, Quality, semiconductors, technology, value | AI-related data center spending is driving strong performance in technology holdings like Amphenol and Arista Networks. The fund is participating in this surge while also noting strength in other business areas beyond AI for these companies. | View | |
| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oakmark Select Fund | 8.1% | 0.0% | APA, CBRE, GOOGL, ICE, LAD, SCHW | financials, large cap, real estate, US, value | CBRE Group was the top contributor with strong second-quarter results exceeding expectations. Management expressed enthusiasm about prospects and outlined growth avenues including expansion of cyclically resilient business lines. | GOOGL CBRE |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Madison Mid Cap Fund | 7.2% | 12.4% | ABG, ACGL, APH, BRO, CDW, CPRT, CSL, DLTR, FND, GGG, IT, KMX, LAD, LBRDK, MC, MCHP, MKSI, PCAR, ROST, WAT | Consolidation, consumer, financials, industrials, mid cap, Quality, technology, value | Added two new positions in Lithia Motors and Asbury Automotive, two of the largest auto franchise dealer groups. Dealers earn more profits from parts and service than new car sales, providing steady business throughout economic cycles. These businesses have a long runway to create value via consolidation of this fragmented industry. | ABG LAD GGG |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Appalaches Capital | 3.0% | 7.1% | AZO, CME, CNI, CPNG, CSX, GOOGL, LAD, OCI, TELL | Auto Aftermarket, E-Commerce, Event-Driven, Exchanges, Railroads, spinoffs, value | North American railroads have not seen volume growth over 20 years despite being the cheapest, cleanest, and safest freight transportation due to poor reliability. Recent implementation of scheduled railroading by CSX and Canadian National should improve service metrics and drive real volume growth. Both companies are reinvesting in service rather than just cutting costs. | View | |
| 2023 Q4 | Aug 1, 2024 | LRT Capital Management | 0.0% | 15.8% | ABG, ALB, ALGN, BALL, BF-B, CCI, CHE, CIGI, CSWI, DINO, EXPO, GPN, LAD, NOC, PSX, RLI, SSD, TPL, TSM, WH | Defensive, Long/Short, Market Neutral, Quality, risk management, valuation | Manager emphasizes owning high-quality companies that outperformed during December's challenging environment. Portfolio companies are described as firing on all cylinders with strong fundamentals. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Oakmark Select Fund | 8.1% | 0.0% | AXP, CNC, EOG, FCNCA, GOOGL, IQV, KKR, LAD, PAYC, SCHW | Communication Services, financials, healthcare, industrials, large cap, technology, value | The fund focuses on purchasing shares in a diversified set of undervalued securities, believing such value investments will generate strong returns over the long term. Management emphasizes buying quality companies at attractive valuations. | CNC |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Appalaches Capital | 3.0% | 7.1% | AZO, GOOGL, LAD, PLX, SGOV | Absolute Returns, Auto Dealers, Cash, Concentration, value | Manager initiated position in Lithia Motors, the largest automotive dealership group in the US. Believes dealership industry is misunderstood as dealers now generate majority of gross profit from ongoing maintenance, parts, warranty, insurance and financing services rather than vehicle sales. Lithia's strategy of acquiring independent lots and improving operations creates value through expanded footprint and operational improvements. | LAD |
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| 2023 Q2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Oakmark Select Fund | 8.1% | 0.0% | APA, COP, FCNCA, LAD, WBD | consumer discretionary, energy, financials, large cap, value | The fund's outperformance highlights the advantage of focusing on intrinsic value, which enables uncovering undervalued opportunities not captured by traditional value metrics. The underperformance of traditional value indexes is creating new opportunities to invest in strong businesses at cheap prices. | COP |
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| 2024 Q1 | May 4, 2024 | Harris Associates Concentrated Strategy | 6.7% | 6.7% | CHTR, COF, DE, DFS, HLT, KKR, LAD, PSX, WBD | Agriculture, concentrated, energy, financials, Intrinsic Value, value | KKR showed strong performance with private markets fundraising, carried interest revenue and capital markets fee generation achieving their best results since mid-2022. The firm benefited from improved market conditions for alternative asset managers. | DE PSX KKR COF |
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| 2025 Q1 | Apr 21, 2025 | Appalaches Capital | 0.5% | 0.5% | ACGL, ASML, AZO, CME, CNI, CSX, GOOG, LAD, LRCX, SGOV | Cyclical, insurance, Quality, Railroads, semiconductors, tariffs, Trade Policy, value | New tariff policies announced in February and March have created market volatility, with reciprocal tariffs causing the S&P 500 to drop 20% below recent highs. The manager draws parallels to historical trade restrictions but believes current policies will not end American hegemony due to strong institutional foundations. | LRCX ASML ACGL |
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| 2023 Q1 | Apr 13, 2023 | Right Tail Capital | 0.0% | 10.3% | ABG, KMX, LAD, TSLA | Auto Dealers, Consolidation, Electric Vehicles, Research, valuation | Manager conducted extensive research on car dealership industry, finding businesses trading at attractive mid to high single digit multiples versus historical 10-15x P/E. Companies like Lithia Motors have potential for significant returns if reaching 2025 earnings targets. However, concerns about business model evolution and manufacturer relationships prevent current investment. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | Oakmark Select Fund | -1.2% | -1.2% | CRM, DE, FI, GOOGL, HWM, ICE, IQV, KDP, LAD, MOH, PHM | financials, healthcare, industrials, large cap, technology, US, value | Intercontinental Exchange reported solid fourth-quarter results with 16% growth in energy futures business. After paying down debt from mortgage acquisitions, management resumed large share repurchases in Q1 2025, which the fund views as attractive capital allocation. | MOH |
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| 2024 Q4 | Jan 18, 2025 | Appalaches Capital | 0.7% | 7.9% | AZO, CME, CNI, CPNG, CSX, GOOG, LAD, MKL, SAFT, SGOV | Concentration, insurance, Railroads, small caps, technology, value | Manager observes excessive risk-seeking behavior in markets, with crypto currencies obtaining market capitalizations large enough for S&P 600 inclusion and quantum computing stocks inflating to unbelievable valuations despite minimal revenues. This frothy environment makes the manager uneasy despite being wrong about pessimism last year. | View |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Appalaches Capital | Lithia Motors, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | Specialty Retail | Bull | NYSE | acquisition strategy, Automotive Dealerships, contrarian, Floor Plan Financing, Franchise Laws, margin expansion, OEM Relationships, Omnichannel, Parts and Service, Service revenue, Specialty retail, Value | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Madison Mid Cap Fund | Lithia Motors Inc | Consumer Discretionary | Automotive Retail | Bull | NYSE | Aftermarket revenue, Auto Dealerships, Automotive Retail, defensive business model, industry consolidation, Parts and Service, Scale Advantages | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Robbins | Glenview Capital Management | $4.9B | $42.4M | 0.86% | 127,605 | +53,497 | +72.19% | 0.5748% |
| Leon Cooperman | Omega Advisors | $3.0B | $105.5M | 3.50% | 317,602 | +0 | +0.00% | 1.4306% |
| Michael Price | Empyrean Capital Partners | $2.7B | $5.1M | 0.19% | 15,400 | +15,400 | +100.00% | 0.0694% |
| Paul Tudor Jones | Tudor Investment Corp | $53.4B | $6.3M | 0.01% | 19,017 | -103,143 | -84.43% | 0.0857% |
| Steven A. Cohen | Point72 Asset Management | $86.8B | $11.5M | 0.01% | 34,687 | -94,443 | -73.14% | 0.1562% |
| Israel Englander | Millennium Management LLC | $233.2B | $598,194 | 0.00% | 1,800 | +27,347 | +28.06% | 0.0081% |
| David Siegel & John Overdeck | Two Sigma Investments | $67.5B | $13.1M | 0.02% | 39,404 | +25,604 | +185.54% | 0.1775% |
| Cliff Asness | AQR Capital Management | $190.6B | $15.1M | 0.01% | 45,326 | +7,301 | +19.20% | 0.2042% |
| Bruce Kovner | Caxton Associates | $3.2B | $1.1M | 0.03% | 3,004 | +3,004 | +100.00% | 0.0146% |
| Richard L. Chilton Jr. | Chilton Investment | $4.8B | $948,802 | 0.02% | 2,855 | -9,126 | -76.17% | 0.0129% |
| Cory Martin | Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss | $30.0B | $22,598 | 0.00% | 68 | -78 | -53.42% | 0.0003% |
| David Abrams | Abrams Capital Management | $5.7B | $827.7M | 14.59% | 2,490,534 | +45,856 | +1.88% | 11.2181% |
| Rich Handler | Jefferies | $19.3B | $699,887 | 0.00% | 2,106 | +453 | +27.40% | 0.0095% |