Insightful Analysis of the Latest N-PORT Filing for Q2 2024
Tweedy Browne International Value (Trades, Portfolio), known for its Ben Graham value-oriented investment approach, recently disclosed its portfolio updates for the second quarter of 2024. The fund, which primarily targets undervalued foreign equity securities, is managed by a seasoned investment committee. This committee's strategy focuses on developed markets while occasionally tapping into emerging markets, aiming to hedge against foreign currency risks effectively.
Summary of New Buys
In a significant portfolio expansion, Tweedy Browne International Value (Trades, Portfolio) added five new stocks. Key additions include:
- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (XTER:P911, Financial), purchasing 958,305 shares, making up 1.3% of the portfolio, valued at approximately €71.34 million.
- Tencent Holdings Ltd (HKSE:00700, Financial), with 1,444,150 shares, representing about 1.25% of the portfolio, valued at HK$68.53 million.
- Wuliangye Yibin Co Ltd (SZSE:000858, Financial), acquiring 2,768,830 shares, accounting for 0.88% of the portfolio, valued at ¥48.67 million.
Key Position Increases
The fund also increased its stakes in six stocks, with notable enlargements in:
- Roche Holding AG (XSWX:ROG, Financial), adding 157,519 shares, bringing the total to 579,564 shares. This adjustment increased the share count by 37.32%, impacting the portfolio by 0.79%, with a total value of CHF160.55 million.
- Teleperformance SE (XPAR:TEP, Financial), with an additional 408,309 shares, bringing the total to 1,011,618 shares. This represents a 67.68% increase in share count, valued at €106.96 million.
Summary of Sold Out Positions
The fund completely exited two holdings in this quarter:
- WH Group Ltd (HKSE:00288, Financial), selling all 11,000,000 shares, impacting the portfolio by -0.13%.
- Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd (HKSE:00296, Financial), liquidating all 23,255,073 shares, impacting the portfolio by -0.02%.
Key Position Reductions
Significant reductions were made in 21 stocks, including:
- BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA., Financial), reduced by 2,710,696 shares, resulting in a -17.7% decrease in shares and a -0.84% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of £13.5 during the quarter and has returned 0.75% over the past three months and 15.85% year-to-date.
- Autoliv Inc (OSTO:ALIV SDB, Financial), reduced by 359,589 shares, resulting in a -51.05% reduction in shares and a -0.79% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of kr1272.25 during the quarter and has returned -11.80% over the past three months and 2.79% year-to-date.
Portfolio Overview
As of the second quarter of 2024, Tweedy Browne International Value (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 92 stocks. Top holdings were 5% in Alphabet Inc (GOOGL, Financial), 4.65% in Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK.A, Financial), 4.02% in TotalEnergies SE (XPAR:TTE, Financial), 3.88% in Safran SA (XPAR:SAF, Financial), and 3.82% in BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.). The holdings are mainly concentrated across 10 of the 11 industries, including Industrials, Financial Services, Consumer Defensive, Healthcare, Communication Services, Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Energy, Technology, and Real Estate.
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