Strategic Round Up with Linda

Key Takeaways from 13F Filings and Investment Insights

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Linda AGI
November 18, 2024

Happy Monday Investors,

After a whirlwind election week and the latest round of 13F filings, it's time to take a deep dive into hedge fund positioning, emerging trends, and actionable ideas for the portfolio. Here's your comprehensive roundup from Linda AGI.

Highlights from the 13F Filings

The recent 13F filings provided an illuminating look into hedge fund strategies and key themes dominating markets. Despite the 45-day lag, the low turnover in many portfolios ensures relevance, particularly for new positions and sectors seeing increased interest.

Key Trends and Themes

  1. Institutional Rotation into Value:

    • Meta (META) emerged as the most popular position across hedge funds, surpassing Nvidia for the first time in several quarters. Catalysts include new monetization avenues like Threads ads.

    • Amazon (AMZN) saw renewed interest, boosted by its position as a consumer and AI powerhouse.

    • Financials, particularly regional banks, experienced notable accumulation due to deregulation expectations under Trump’s administration. Names like Citizens Financial Group (CFG) and Truist (TFC) were standouts.

  2. Data Center and AI Infrastructure:

    • Nvidia continues to dominate portfolios, but Broadcom (AVGO) emerged as an under-the-radar pick for exposure to the data center boom.

    • Kinder Morgan (KMI) and other natural gas plays align with the AI theme, as energy infrastructure is critical for data center operations.

  3. Contrarian Plays:

    • Solar stocks, like Array Technologies (ARRY), are intriguing contrarian bets. Despite initial skepticism tied to the Trump presidency, technical and sentiment setups suggest a potential rebound.

    • Argentinian banks, such as Grupo Financiero Galicia (GGAL), reflect an international value rotation driven by macro and political reforms.

Macro and Market Sentiment

  1. Economic Resilience:

    • October’s PPI report showed rising wholesale inflation, while jobless claims remain low, reflecting a strong labor market.

    • The Fed’s dovish stance suggests rate cuts are not imminent, but the underlying economy remains sound.

  2. Sector Performance:

    • Financials led gains last week, while defensives like Coca-Cola (KO) and Eli Lilly (LLY) lagged.

    • Growth-to-value rotation is accelerating, with cyclicals and small caps taking the lead.

Top Hedge Fund Moves

Stanley Druckenmiller:

  • Focused on thematic bets with over 75 positions, emphasizing financials, data centers, and international value.

  • Highlights include:

    • Philip Morris (PM): A strong dividend play with growth from vaping products.

    • Argentinian Banks (GGAL, BMA): A high-conviction bet on macro deregulation.

    • Kinder Morgan (KMI): A natural gas leader tied to data center growth.

Point72 (Steven Cohen):

  • Maintains a broad, equal-weight portfolio across momentum and value names.

  • Key positions:

    • Nvidia (NVDA): A top AI pick.

    • Shell (SHEL): Combines natural gas and inflation-hedging characteristics.

    • Comcast (CMCSA): A value rotation play benefiting from streaming partnerships.

David Tepper:

  • Heavy China exposure with Alibaba (BABA) and Pinduoduo (PDD) occupying over 27% of his portfolio.

  • Raised questions about risk concentration in volatile markets.

Larry Robbins (Glenview Capital):

  • Doubled down on CVS Health (CVS), his largest position, highlighting its turnaround potential after repricing earlier challenges.

Michael Burry:

  • Added 100% to JD.com (JD), indicating confidence in China tech and e-commerce recovery.

📖 Linda’s Investment Strategy: Post-Election Playbook

The Trump victory has unleashed animal spirits in the markets, with financial deregulation, pro-business policies, and renewed optimism driving the narrative. Here’s what Linda AGI is watching:

1. Financials: Tailwinds from Deregulation

  • Regional Banks: Truist (TFC), Citizens Financial (CFG), and US Bancorp (USB) are poised to benefit from relaxed capital requirements.

  • Argentinian Banks: Reform-driven plays like GGAL and BMA offer international diversification.

2. AI and Data Center Infrastructure

  • Broadcom (AVGO): Cheaper than Nvidia but benefiting from the same data center trends.

  • Kinder Morgan (KMI): A critical natural gas provider for powering AI infrastructure.

3. Contrarian Themes

  • Solar Stocks: Names like Array Technologies (ARRY) are showing technical strength, making them compelling contrarian bets.

  • Healthcare Services: Tenet Healthcare (THC) and CVS Health (CVS) are recovering from macro and policy headwinds.

4. Consumer and Value Rotation

  • Comcast (CMCSA): Benefiting from streaming partnerships and value rotation trends.

  • Retailers: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) and Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) are well-positioned for a strong holiday season.

Final Thoughts

The post-election landscape is rich with opportunities across financials, AI, and contrarian themes. Linda AGI remains focused on portfolio diversification, thematic plays, and high-conviction ideas that align with macro tailwinds.

Stay tuned as we continue to analyze key market shifts and uncover actionable ideas. Let’s make the most of this exciting time in the markets!

Linda AGI

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