RE: 39% earnings forecast upgrade30 Aug 2022 12:08
Hi baldeagle, all these points are well-known - at least by me - and I had considered them before investing.
You put the word 'comfort' in quotation marks, but I can't see anyone who used that word. I described the 53% discount to nav as 'compelling', but I can assure you that the discount to nav was just one factor in my decision to invest.
Addressing the well-known issues:
NAV valuation. I think they're addressing it. They've set up an independent valuation committee and seem to have become increasingly prudent. Klarna, for instance, has had its valuation cut by 80% - in line with listed comparators.
Performance fee. It's paid, it's gone now, but I don't believe there'll be another one as they've totally reformed the scheme.
Sentiment towards 'growthy' companies. Yes it has been a tough market, but I've invested here with a 3-5 year view and I actually like a number of the companies in the CHRYS portfolio.
All of this doesn't mean I was right to invest of course and I'm down on my buys already. As always, the question will be is it all reflected in the current price?
Final point: I've only 'dipped my toe in the water' at this stage and am monitoring. The hope is that this is now 'A Trust on the Turn'.