Exploring the Strategic Portfolio Adjustments in Q2 2025

Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted its report for the second quarter of 2025, revealing strategic investment decisions that reflect its commitment to identifying global opportunities. Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) is a tax-transferable UCITS fund that invests at least 75% of its assets in equities. The fund's portfolio spans companies of various sizes, regions, and sectors, all listed on public markets. By delegating investments to specialist managers, Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) seeks to uncover the best investment opportunities worldwide.Azvalor Managers FI Makes Significant Moves with Barrick Mining Corp

Summary of New Buy

Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 43 stocks, with the most significant addition being Barrick Mining Corp (NYSE:B). The fund acquired 129,635 shares, which now account for 3.38% of the portfolio, with a total value of $2.699 million. The second-largest addition was Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (HKSE:09988), consisting of 81,145 shares, representing approximately 1.22% of the portfolio, with a total value of HK$976,000. The third-largest addition was Valterra Platinum Ltd (LSE:VALT), with 25,213 shares, accounting for 1.17% of the portfolio and a total value of 932,000.

Key Position Increases

Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 93 stocks. The most notable increase was in Tencent Holdings Ltd (HKSE:00700), with an additional 28,919 shares, bringing the total to 32,051 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 923.34% increase in share count, a 1.99% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of HK$1,766,000. The second-largest increase was in Pop Mart International Group Ltd (HKSE:09992), with an additional 33,176 shares, bringing the total to 44,343. This adjustment represents a significant 297.09% increase in share count, with a total value of HK$1,295,000.

Summary of Sold Out

Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 32 holdings in the second quarter of 2025. Notably, the fund sold all 105,677 shares of Barrick Mining Corp (TSX:ABX), resulting in a -3.12% impact on the portfolio. Additionally, Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 58,022 shares of Enerflex Ltd (TSX:EFX), causing a -0.76% impact on the portfolio.

Key Position Reduces

Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 91 stocks. The most significant changes include a reduction in Algoma Steel Group Inc (NASDAQ:ASTL) by 55,145 shares, resulting in a -40.55% decrease in shares and a -0.73% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $5.58 during the quarter and has returned -28.18% over the past 3 months and -53.66% year-to-date. Additionally, the fund reduced NMI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:NMIH) by 9,740 shares, resulting in a -45.17% reduction in shares and a -0.47% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $37.55 during the quarter and has returned 3.46% over the past 3 months and 7.51% year-to-date.

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Portfolio Overview

As of the second quarter of 2025, Azvalor Managers FI (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 227 stocks. The top holdings included 3.38% in Barrick Mining Corp (NYSE:B), 2.21% in Tencent Holdings Ltd (HKSE:00700), 1.79% in M/I Homes Inc (NYSE:MHO), 1.71% in Iamgold Corp (NYSE:IAG), and 1.68% in Hudbay Minerals Inc (NYSE:HBM).Azvalor Managers FI Makes Significant Moves with Barrick Mining Corp

The holdings are mainly concentrated in 10 of the 11 industries: Basic Materials, Energy, Consumer Cyclical, Industrials, Financial Services, Real Estate, Technology, Communication Services, Healthcare, and Consumer Defensive.

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