January 2025 – Andrew Foster discusses the large impact of currency weakness on Growth and Income Fund performance. Kate Jaquet notes that consumer staples and tech holdings were a drag on performance. Andrew reports on a new position, and highlights the resilient fundamentals and rising dividends of the Fund’s holdings.

Speakers

• Daniel Duncan, Managing Director, Business Development and Client Services
• Andrew Foster, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager
• Kate Jaquet, Co-Portfolio Manager

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The views and information discussed in this video are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect Seafarer’s current views. The views expressed represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned herein. The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Seafarer does not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

As of December 31, 2024, securities mentioned in the video comprised the following weights in the Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund: Salik Co. PJSC (1.2%), Richter Gedeon Nyrt (2.9%), Computer Age Management Services, Ltd. (CAMS) (2.1%), Petronet LNG, Ltd. (1.9%), Rohm Co., Ltd. (0.1%), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (3.0%), Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Pfd. (1.5%), Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (1.7%), Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd. (3.3%), Qatar Gas Transport Co., Ltd. (1.9%), Venture Corp., Ltd. (2.6%), Accton Technology Corp. (3.6%), Advantech Co., Ltd. (1.6%), and Hongkong Land Holdings, Ltd. (2.7%). The Fund did not own shares in the other securities referenced in this video. View the Fund’s Top 10 Holdings. Holdings are subject to change.

Sources: ALPS Fund Services, Inc.; Bloomberg; Seafarer.

Daniel Duncan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.