Highlights:
- Portfolio trailed its MSCI ACWI ex USA benchmark in Q1 as value-oriented stocks outperformed; a lack of exposure to Energy had a significant impact; portfolio outperformed the MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth Index
- Aon, Wal-Mart de Mexico, and CP All were the largest positive contributors to performance; Sysmex, Temenos, and Recruit detracted most
- Turnover was average in Q1 with no new positions initiated and positions in Asian Paints and PayTM liquidated; several positions were added to on weakness and trimmed on strength
- Portfolio forecast to grow earnings 18% per year over the next three years, higher than the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index with higher quality characteristics, greater predictability, and an attractive cash flow-based valuation
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