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Last week's Hedge Clippings noted that Donald Trump's election victory would lead to some predictably unpredictable outcomes. Earlier this week we met with Richard Grace, ex CBA economist, now principal of PinPoint Macro Analytics, who has...
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15 Nov 2024 - Hedge Clippings | 15 November 2024
By: FundMonitors.com
Hedge Clippings | 15 November 2024
Last week's Hedge Clippings noted that Donald Trump's election victory would lead to some predictably unpredictable outcomes. Earlier this week we met with Richard Grace, ex CBA economist, now principal of PinPoint Macro Analytics, who has kindly agreed to provide some economic muscle and rigour to our weekly view of the world. Richard's contribution is included below as a Fund Monitor's Insights Article, part of which is summarised below.
We mentioned to Richard that Newton's Third Law tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction--a concept that generally provides a sense of predictability. But Richard pointed out that economics and politics doesn't work the way of physics and that the effects of Trump's presidency is likely to be anything but predictable: Each of his actions is bound to provoke a reaction, but the direction and magnitude of that reaction remains anyone's guess.
Since Donald Trump was re-elected on November 5th, the Australian dollar (AUD) has slipped about 3% against the U.S. dollar, now hovering around 0.6450. For those who remember Trump's 2016-2020 term, this drop might feel like déjà vu. His announced tariffs on Chinese and European goods back then strengthened the USD and put downward pressure on the AUD, and history seems to be repeating itself.
Trump's proposed economic policies this time around are designed to boost the U.S. economy, but not without shaking up global trade relationships. He's planning to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports to 60% and on all U.S. imports from around 3% to 20%. If Congress allows these measures, the impact on global growth could be profound, especially as China struggles with a sluggish property market. For Australia, the road ahead may be bumpy, with the AUD facing further downside into 2025.
The graph below illustrates the effect Trump's tariffs had on a handful of currencies during his last term in office -
Meanwhile, over in Washington, Trump has assembled a headline-grabbing cabinet. His appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services is contentious, given Kennedy's scepticism towards vaccines. The potential ramifications for U.S. health policy could create market uncertainty, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
Adding another layer of unpredictability, Trump has put Elon Musk at the helm of a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency--tasked with slashing bureaucracy. Musk's call for "high-IQ revolutionaries" willing to work 80+ hour weeks for zero pay might seem like a joke, but it underscores the aggressive belt-tightening Trump is pursuing. Investors will be watching for signs that this approach could create a more efficient U.S. administration, but for now, it seems more noise than concrete benefits.
In yet another controversial move, Trump appointed Matt Gaetz as the new attorney general. Gaetz, who has faced his share of controversies, including a past Justice Department sex trafficking investigation, now leads the very institution that once scrutinised him. This, much like Trump's broader cabinet reshuffle, introduces reactions that are difficult to foresee, adding to the overall unpredictability of the administration.
With the AUD dropping and Trump's cabinet reshuffle making waves, we're bracing for heightened market volatility. While the RBA has kept a steady hand, the prospect of rate cuts looms--and with domestic services inflation still at 4.6%, a stronger USD will not make their job any easier. For investors, this means reassessing exposure to U.S. assets, particularly if tariffs start to bite global trade.
As always, in uncertain times, there are opportunities. Trump's renewed focus on U.S. industry may boost certain sectors--infrastructure, for example--and that could provide selective investment opportunities. But for those watching from Australia, the emphasis should be on managing FX risk and monitoring how the dust settles, especially regarding China and resource exports.
21 Nov 2024Performance Report: Seed Funds Management Hybrid...FundMonitors.com
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21 Nov 2024 - Performance Report: Seed Funds Management Hybrid Income Fund
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21 Nov 2024Performance Report: Skerryvore Global Emerging...FundMonitors.com
The Skerryvore Global Emerging Markets All-Cap Equity Fund rose by +1.36% in October, outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets (MMEF) AUD benchmark by...
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21 Nov 2024 - Performance Report: Skerryvore Global Emerging Markets All-Cap Equity Fund
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21 Nov 2024Manager Insights | East Coast Capital ManagementFundMonitors.com
Chris Gosselin, CEO of FundMonitors.com, speaks with Richard Brennan, Strategy Ambassador at East Coast Capital Management.
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21 Nov 2024 - Manager Insights | East Coast Capital Management
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Chris Gosselin, CEO of FundMonitors.com, speaks with Richard Brennan, Strategy Ambassador at East Coast Capital Management.
The ECCM Systematic Trend Fund has a track record of 4 years and 10 months. Thef und has outperformed the SG Trend benchmark since inception in January 2020, providing investors with an annualised return of 15.09% compared with the benchmark's return of 6.97% over the same period.
20 Nov 2024Performance Report: Bennelong Long Short Equity...FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Long Short Equity Fund rose by +3.97% in October, outperforming the ASX 200 Total Return benchmark by +5.28%. Since inception in...
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20 Nov 2024 - Performance Report: Bennelong Long Short Equity Fund
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20 Nov 2024US Election 2024: How will markets and sectors...Magellan Asset Management
Arvid Streimann offers an analysis of why Trump's victory was more decisive than predicted and the key issues that influenced voters' decisions. He...
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20 Nov 2024 - US Election 2024: How will markets and sectors respond?
By: Magellan Asset Management
Magellan Global Quarterly Update
Magellan Asset Management
November 2024
Arvid Streimann offers an analysis of why Trump's victory was more decisive than predicted and the key issues that influenced voters' decisions. He provides insights into the market's reaction and shares his expectations for the next 12 months, highlighting which sectors are likely to perform better than others.
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19 Nov 2024Performance Report: Argonaut Natural Resources...FundMonitors.com
The Argonaut Natural Resources Fund rose by +3.4% in October, outperforming the S&P/ASX 300 Resources TR benchmark by +8.18%. Since inception in...
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19 Nov 2024 - Performance Report: Argonaut Natural Resources Fund
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19 Nov 2024Glenmore Asset Management - Market CommentaryGlenmore Asset Management
Globally, equity markets were broadly positive in September. In the US, the S&P 500 rose +2.0%, the Nasdaq increased +2.7%, whilst in the UK, the...
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19 Nov 2024 - Glenmore Asset Management - Market Commentary
By: Glenmore Asset Management
Market Commentary - October
Glenmore Asset Management
November 2024
Globally, equity markets were weaker in October. In the US, the S&P 500 declined -1.0%, the Nasdaq fell -0.52%, whilst in the UK was down -1.54%.
In Australia, the All Ordinaries Accumulation index declined -1.33%. On the ASX, the top performing sector was gold, supported by a +5% rise in the gold price. Banks also performed well in the month. Consumer staples were the worst performer, impacted by index heavyweight Woolworths (WOW) falling -10% following a weaker than expected 1H25 trading update.
In bond markets, the US 10 year government bond yield rose +50 basis points (bp) to close at 4.28%, whilst its Australian counterpart increased +53bp to end the month at 4.51%. The main driver of the higher bond yields was market expectations of less interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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18 Nov 2024Macro Research - AUD OutlookPinPoint Macro Analytics
Since Donald Trump won the U.S. Presidential election on November 5th, AUD has declined some 3.0% to around 0.6450. For those familiar with Donald...
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18 Nov 2024 - Macro Research - AUD Outlook
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15 Nov 2024Performance Report: Altor AltFi Income FundFundMonitors.com
The Altor AltFi Income Fund rose by +0.72% in October. Since inception in April 2018, the fund has returned +11.62% per annum, an outperformance of...
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15 Nov 2024 - Performance Report: Altor AltFi Income Fund
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21 Nov 2024Manager Insights | East Coast Capital ManagementFundMonitors.com
Chris Gosselin, CEO of FundMonitors.com, speaks with Richard Brennan, Strategy Ambassador at East Coast Capital Management.
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21 Nov 2024 - Manager Insights | East Coast Capital Management
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Chris Gosselin, CEO of FundMonitors.com, speaks with Richard Brennan, Strategy Ambassador at East Coast Capital Management.
The ECCM Systematic Trend Fund has a track record of 4 years and 10 months. Thef und has outperformed the SG Trend benchmark since inception in January 2020, providing investors with an annualised return of 15.09% compared with the benchmark's return of 6.97% over the same period.
20 Nov 2024US Election 2024: How will markets and sectors...Magellan Asset Management
Arvid Streimann offers an analysis of why Trump's victory was more decisive than predicted and the key issues that influenced voters' decisions. He...
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20 Nov 2024 - US Election 2024: How will markets and sectors respond?
By: Magellan Asset Management
Magellan Global Quarterly Update
Magellan Asset Management
November 2024
Arvid Streimann offers an analysis of why Trump's victory was more decisive than predicted and the key issues that influenced voters' decisions. He provides insights into the market's reaction and shares his expectations for the next 12 months, highlighting which sectors are likely to perform better than others.
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8 Nov 2024Artificial Intelligence will change the world...Alphinity Investment Management
"The risk of underinvesting is dramatically greater than the risk of overinvesting" (Sundar Pichai, Alphabet CEO, 23rd July 2024).
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8 Nov 2024 - Artificial Intelligence will change the world (eventually)
By: Alphinity Investment Management
Artificial Intelligence will change the world (eventually)
Alphinity Investment Management
October 2024
"The risk of underinvesting is dramatically greater than the risk of overinvesting" (Sundar Pichai, Alphabet CEO, 23rd July 2024).
This quote from the Alphabet CEO during the Alphabet 2Q earnings call amplified investor concerns around the current Artificial Intelligence ("AI") investment landscape. The technology industry appears to be engaged in a high-stakes race to develop AI infrastructure, while the potential returns on these massive investments remain ambiguous.
Given the substantial market share and valuation premiums now commanded by AI-focused companies, there's mounting pressure for these firms to demonstrate tangible returns on their AI investments. Investors are increasingly looking for concrete evidence that the massive capital inflows into AI infrastructure and development will translate into sustainable revenue streams and long-term profitability.
Despite market impatience, we are observing encouraging signs of AI's impact starting to emerge from both the revenue and expense sides of businesses. Substantial returns will however take time to materialise. Given the current market dynamics, we remain nimble with our AI exposure in the short term, but unequivocally convinced on the longevity and scale of the AI opportunity over the long term.
Where are the returns?
Market concerns around overinvesting in AI are not without precedent given the technology sector's history of several technology boom-and-bust cycles: From the 1990's internet era exuberance leading to the dot.com crash, to the recent hype around the metaverse (virtual worlds), Web 3 (decentralised internet vision), and even non-fungible tokens (NFT's). These examples serve as cautionary tales, illustrating how technology hype can outpace real-world applications, leaving a trail of poor returns and crushed share prices in their wake.
Current investment levels into AI architecture are extraordinary. Hyperscaler (Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), META (NASDAQ: META), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) & Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)) capex will rise more than 40% in CY24 and is expected to rise further in CY25 to levels 2.5x what they were in CY20. This level of investment is starting to have an impact on financial returns for these companies, both in terms of cash flow returns and on margins as higher depreciation flowing from this investment begins to bite in the P&L.
Hyperscaler Capex ($bn)
Returns take time to materialise
In any major technological transition - be it internet, cloud computing, or the current wave of generative AI, there is a consistent pattern: infrastructure development precedes widespread application and the realisation of value. The internet evolution provides a compelling case study, where the true value from end applications and the resultant share price movements only started to emerge after 3 years and really gathered momentum after 5 years.
Internet Cycle Stock Performance
We can see a similar phenomenon play out with generative AI. Cloud AI services are beginning to inflect, as evidenced by recent results showing a reacceleration in cloud demand but several cutting-edge AI applications such as Edge AI, Smart Robots and Multi-Agent Systems are still in development and yet to reach widespread commercial deployment.
Where are the end applications?
Contrary to the notion that end applications of AI are not yet visible, we're witnessing a robust proliferation of AI-powered solutions across various sectors already emerging just ~20 months after the emergence of GEN AI.
While these applications are in their initial phases and will take time to scale, their market potential is substantial. Take for example the M365 co-pilot example: a US$30 subscription fee per month across their 160m high value commercial users, could add $58bn revenue annually (a +23% lift to FY24 revenue). Expansion to the remaining 200m commercial users and integration into broader product offerings offer additional upside.
Returns from "efficiencies"
The impact of generative AI on business efficiency and productivity is emerging as a transformative force, with potential returns far exceeding initial revenue gains. This trend, while significant, remains underappreciated due to public concerns about AI-driven job displacement. However, real-world applications are already demonstrating substantial benefits across diverse industries. Companies are implementing AI with measurable success. For example:
Uber (NASDAQ: UBER) is using gen AI to enhance customer service and marketing efforts;
Mercado Libre (NASDAQ: MELI) is optimising capacity planning and fulfillment operations;
Wipro (NASDAQ: WIT) is using it to boost software development through code assistance & documentation;
Best Buy (NASDAQ: BBY) is deploying AI-powered trouble-shooting assistants.
Importantly, companies are beginning to qualify these benefits well beyond the bounds of tech:
Walmart's (NASDAQ: WMT) quantified generative AI's contribution to catalogue creation in their recent results call with the CEO stating that: "without the use of generative AI, the work would have required nearly 100 times the current head count to achieve what we did using generative AI"
Pfizer (NASDAQ: PFE) is leveraging AI as a key component in a $4bn operating expense reduction initiative;
American Express (NASDAQ: AXP) is realising a 30% higher response rate on corporate offers through AI assistance; and
L'Oreal reported a 10-15% boost in advertising productivity, by spotting trends (using "Trendspotter") early and marketing to online shoppers.
The list goes on. The adoption of generative AI is rapidly expanding, with companies across various sectors reporting emerging and expanding use cases.
How to quantify these returns
Quantifying the actual returns from generative AI can be a difficult exercise. For example, disaggregating how much of the Meta revenue acceleration comes from product enhancement due to Gen AI is complex, as is product augmentations flowing from its application to existing capabilities.
Stepping back to a broader economic perspective, McKinsey undertook a study trying to piece together the incremental value that generative AI could bring. The total value was $6.1tr - $7.9tr annually across specific generative AI use cases and general productivity.
Taking specific use cases, McKinsey's comprehensive analysis of generative AI applications provides a detailed roadmap of its potential impact across various business functions. McKinsey identified activities within business functions where generative AI could be applied and then calculated both the efficiency impact (as a % of functional spend) and the aggregate size of the opportunity. Remarkably, 75% of the generative AI impact was across a handful of functions spanning sales, marketing, product R&D, customer operations and software engineering, estimated to be a c$400-500bn impact across each function.
Interestingly, we are beginning to get validation of some of these data points in our conversations with company management teams, for example in software engineering the efficiency/cost boost figure of c. 30% is now being discussed. Looking ahead, we will continue to monitor validation points of this return profile, but if this current trajectory of efficiency gains persists across various business functions, it suggests that the substantial investments in AI infrastructure are likely to be more than justified.
29 Oct 2024Magellan Global Quarterly UpdateMagellan Asset Management
Arvid Streimann, Nikki Thomas and Alan Pullen discuss key market themes and how the global strategy is positioned to capitalise on emerging...
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29 Oct 2024 - Magellan Global Quarterly Update
By: Magellan Asset Management
Magellan Global Quarterly Update
Magellan Asset Management
October 2024
Arvid Streimann, Nikki Thomas and Alan Pullen discuss key market themes and how the global strategy is positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities, whilst monitoring the risks. Arvid also discusses the potential market impacts of the upcoming US election based on various possible outcomes.
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21 Oct 2024Manager Insights | Seed Funds ManagementFundMonitors and Seed Funds Management
Chris Gosselin, CEO of Australian Fund Monitors, speaks to Nichols Chaplin, Director and Portfolio Manager at Seed Funds Management.
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21 Oct 2024 - Manager Insights | Seed Funds Management
By: FundMonitors and Seed Funds Management
Chris Gosselin, CEO of Australian Fund Monitors, speaks to Nichols Chaplin, Director and Portfolio Manager at Seed Funds Management. Nicholas shares insights on APRA's plan to phase out additional tier one bonds, which could destabilise the banking sector and impact retail investors.
The Seed Funds Management Hybrid Income Fund has a track record of 9 years and has outperformed the Solactive Australian Hybrid Securities (Net) benchmark since inception in October 2015, providing investors with an annualised return of 6.39% compared with the benchmark's return of 4.86% over the same period.
14 Oct 2024Manager Insights | Altor CapitalFundMonitors and Altor Capital
Chris Gosselin, CEO of FundMonitors.com, speaks with Benjamin Harrison, Chief Investment Officer at Altor Capital.
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14 Oct 2024 - Manager Insights | Altor Capital
By: FundMonitors and Altor Capital
Chris Gosselin, CEO of FundMonitors.com, speaks with Benjamin Harrison, Chief Investment Officer at Altor Capital.
The Altor AltFi Income Fund has a track record of 6 years and 5 months and has outperformed the RBA Cash Rate + 5% benchmark since inception in April 2018, providing investors with an annualised return of 11.68% compared with the benchmark's return of 6.67% over the same period.
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20 Sep 2024Global Webcast: Reflecting on a volatile month &...Alphinity Investment Management
Elfreda Jonker and Jonas Palmqvist reflect on what has been happening in markets over the previous month and review key themes from the second...
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20 Sep 2024 - Global Webcast: Reflecting on a volatile month & 2Q24 results season
By: Alphinity Investment Management
Global Webcast: Reflecting on a volatile month
& 2Q24 results season
Alphinity Investment Management
August 2024
Elfreda Jonker and Jonas Palmqvist reflect on what has been happening in markets over the previous month and review key themes from the second quarter of 2024.
Paul Sanger, Head of Sequoia Direct, speaks to Nicholas Chaplin, Director and Portfolio Manager at Seed Funds Management.
Nicholas Chaplin, Director & Portfolio Manager of Seed Funds Management, critiqued APRA's proposal to phase out Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds, highlighting concerns about the potential risks to banking stability and retail investors. He discussed the current challenges with AT1 instruments in the Australian market, the transition timeline, and the differing impacts on large and small banks. Nicholas also explored alternative solutions and gauged the market's reaction to the proposed changes.
The Seed Funds Management Hybrid Income Fundhas a track record of 8 years and 11 months and has outperformed the Solactive Australian Hybrid Securities (Net) benchmark since inception in October 2015, providing investors with an annualised return of 6.37% compared with the benchmark's return of 4.79% over the same period.
26 Aug 2024Manager Insights | Seed Funds ManagementFundMonitors and Seed Funds Management
Chris Gosselin, CEO of Australian Fund Monitors, speaks to Nicholas Chaplin, Director and Portfolio Manager at Seed Funds Management.
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26 Aug 2024 - Manager Insights | Seed Funds Management
By: FundMonitors and Seed Funds Management
Chris Gosselin, CEO of Australian Fund Monitors, speaks to Nicholas Chaplin, Director and Portfolio Manager at Seed Funds Management.
The Seed Funds Management Hybrid Income Fundhas a track record of 8 years and 10 months and has outperformed the Solactive Australian Hybrid Securities (Net) benchmark since inception in October 2015, providing investors with a return of 8.41% over the past 12 months and an annualised return of 6.4% since inception compared with the benchmark's return of 4.84% over the same period.
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