International Equity
Quality Value oriented portfolio of 25-40 stocks; benchmark MSCI EAFE.
Investment Objective
Our International Equity strategy seeks to generate meaningful excess returns vs the benchmark at lower levels of volatility over full market cycles, utilizing a highly differentiated investment approach focused on downside protection.
Why Invest in The London Company International Equity?
- Targets high-quality, competitively advantaged companies exhibiting the key drivers of downside protection: consistently high and improving returns on capital and strong balance sheets.
- Invests in such companies that are trading at attractive discounts to intrinsic value as determined by our proprietary Balance Sheet Optimization valuation process that reduces forecast risk.
- Invests in 25-40 high conviction positions with a long-term ownership mindset resulting in high active share and low turnover.
Risk / Return Analysis
Source: eVestment, since inception 9/30/2023
Upside vs. Downside Returns
Upside Market Capture: 111.4%
Downside Market Capture: 87.5%
Source: eVestment, since inception 9/30/2023
Annualized Returns (%)
QTD | YTD | ITD* | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
International Equity (Gross) | -0.2 | 7.9 | 20.7 | ||||
International Equity (Net) | -0.4 | 7.5 | 20.2 | ||||
MSCI EAFE | -0.4 | 5.3 | 16.3 | ||||
*Inception date 9/30/2023 |
Portfolio Characteristics
International Equity | MSCI EAFE | |
---|---|---|
Pre-tax ROC (3 yr. avg %) | 19.0 | 10.4 |
Net Debt/EBITDA | 1.2x | 2.2x |
Enterprise Value/EBITDA | 15.4x | 10.4x |
Number of Holdings | 31 | 742 |
Active Share | 87.4 | - |
Weighted Avg Mkt Cap ($B) | 127.8 | 104.7 |
Median Mkt Cap ($B) | 62.0 | 14.1 |
Dividend Yield (%) | 2.1 | 3.0 |
Source: FactSet, Bloomberg |
Return Characteristics
International Equity (Net) | MSCI EAFE | |
---|---|---|
Down Market Capture (%) | 87.5 | - |
Up Market Capture (%) | 111.4 | - |
Cumulative Returns (%) | 20.2 | 16.3 |
Sharpe Ratio | 1.62 | 1.15 |
Standard Deviation | 13.7 | 14.6 |
Alpha | 7.8 | - |
Beta | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Source: eVestment, composite data since inception 9/30/2023 |
Performance is preliminary. Subject to change. All data is in USD. Performance results shown should, under no circumstances, be construed as an indication of future performance. All are encouraged to read and understand the disclosure notes found on the end of the page.
All data is as of 6/30/2024 unless otherwise noted.
Top Ten Holdings (%)
Holding | International Equity |
---|---|
SAP SE | 4.7 |
Compass Group PLC | 4.6 |
RELX PLC | 4.5 |
BAE Systems PLC | 4.5 |
Nintendo Co Ltd | 4.3 |
Canadian National Railway Co | 4.0 |
Taiwan Semiconductor | 3.9 |
Nestle SA | 3.8 |
Aercap Holdings | 3.7 |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | 3.4 |
Total | 41.4 |
Active Share
vs MSCI EAFE
Active share measures the percentage of holdings in the portfolio that differ from the benchmark index.
Sector Weightings (%)
Source: FactSet
Sector weightings may not add to 100% due to rounding
Sector | International Equity |
---|---|
Communication Services | 4.3 |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.8 |
Consumer Staples | 15.3 |
Energy | 0.0 |
Financials | 10.9 |
Health Care | 9.1 |
Industrials | 27.4 |
Information Technology | 14.0 |
Materials | 8.8 |
Real Estate | 0.0 |
Utilities | 0.0 |
Cash | 3.4 |
Disclosure Notes
The London Company’s performances are size weighted and annualized based on calculations for the period ending June 30, 2024. The characteristics discussed herein relate to a representative account, and not every client’s account will have these exact characteristics. As London manages its client portfolios according to each client’s specific investment needs and circumstances, London cannot affirm that the characteristics of the account shown are similar to all accounts participating in the strategy. This is due in part to the timing of trades by the Advisor, market conditions, cash availability, and the timing of client deposits and withdrawals. Therefore, prospective clients should not assume that similar performance results to those shown would have been achieved for their accounts had they been invested in the strategy during the period. None of the information contained herein should be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities, or as investment recommendations.
Definition of Firm: The London Company of Virginia is a registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about the advisor, including full descriptions of its investment strategies, fees and objectives, can be found in the firm’s Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request by calling 804.775.0317 or visiting www.TLCadvisory.com. The London Company claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein. Please visit www.TLCadvisory.com or contact us at 804.775.0317 to request a complete list and description of The London Company’s composites and/or a GIPS® Report that adheres to the (GIPS®) standards.
Composite Creation/Inception Date: September 30, 2023
Composite Definition: The International Equity strategy invests mainly in conservative, low-beta international equities with a focus on above-average downside protection. Primarily, we seek profitable, financially stable companies that consistently generate free cash flow, sustain high returns on unleveraged operating capital, trade at significant discounts to their intrinsic values, and are run by shareholder-oriented management. Positions are usually within the market capitalization range of the major, international indices. Accounts in this product composite are fully discretionary taxable and tax-exempt portfolios with a minimum of $100,000 in assets. The composite is measured against the MSCI EAFE Index (Net). There is no use of leverage, derivatives or short positions. All actual fee-paying discretionary portfolios are included in one or more composites that have been managed for a full calendar quarter with limited restrictions and similar objectives. A list of all composite and pooled fund investment strategies offered by the firm, with a description of each strategy, is available upon request. The type of portfolios in which each strategy is available (segregated account, limited distribution pooled fund, or broad distribution pooled fund) is indicated in the description of each strategy. Investing in global/international markets involves risks not associated with U.S. markets, including economic, political, and currency fluctuation risks. The TLC International product may contain companies domiciled in the U.S., but have a business mix that is predominantly international.
Benchmark Description: The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) measures performance of large and mid-cap securities across developed markets around the world, including countries in Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Far East, excluding the U.S. and Canada. It includes over 900 securities, and covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each of the 21 countries. Benchmark returns are shown net of withholding taxes. Benchmark returns are not covered by the report of independent verifiers.
Performance and Fees: Gross of fee returns are calculated gross of management and custodian fees and net of transaction costs. Net of fee returns are calculated net of actual London Company management fees and transaction costs and gross of custodian and other fees. Non-fee paying accounts net performance is calculated using a hypothetical maximum annual rate of 0.75%. Returns may be net of miscellaneous fund expenses. The gross figures do not reflect the deduction of investment advisory fees. Returns are calculated and stated in U.S. dollars. Composite performance is calculated net or gross of foreign withholding taxes on dividends and interest income dependent on custodian data. Dividends are reinvested. Policies for valuing investments, calculating performance, and preparing GIPS Reports are available upon request.
Past performance should not be taken as a guarantee of future results. The report is for informational purposes only. Data, while obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, cannot be guaranteed, and all statistics are subject to change. The statements contained herein are solely based upon the opinions of The London Company and the data available at the time of publication of this report, and there is no assurance that any predicted results will actually occur. Information was obtained from third-party sources, which we believe to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to their accuracy or completeness. This report contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind. An investment in a London Company strategy is subject to risks, including the loss of principal. Referenced strategies may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular strategy will depend on individual circumstances and objectives. In making an investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their investment advisor.