Bruce Williams on the art of resilient investing

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Markets reward discipline, but they also test it constantly. For Bruce Williams, Portfolio Manager and co-founder of Elston Asset Management, investing isn't about chasing every market shift. It's ...

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As quite a cyclical business, a weaker than expected FY25 result has given us an opportunity to enter the company at a reasonable valuation given their longer-term growth opportunities. \nWe see the lower equipment utilisation at Coates and the reduction in service revenue at WesTrac as shorter-term factors that do not impact the longer-term thesis.\nWhat attracted us to the business was the strong operating cash flow, exposure to the long term thematics of infrastructure build, mining production and energy. \nAlso, management has proved over the years their ability to not only allocate capital correctly through M&A but then work with the acquired business to improve the operational performance through excellent execution. \nWholly owned businesses include WesTrac, Boral and Coates Hire. They also have an equity position within Beach Energy and Seven West Media. It is also worth noting that management is aligned with significant insider ownership, they’re committed to long-term shareholder value creation.\nWhich investment did you add to your watchlist this week?\nNew on my watchlist this week are both platforms and fierce competitors - HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) and Netwealth Group Limited (ASX: NWL). The main reason for adding to my watchlist is that they have just entered our universe of the ASX 100. \nBoth have proven to be strong growth stories over many years, and compete directly with our existing holding AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP). \nAll of these companies have the benefit of two main growth drivers - Australia’s superannuation system and increased SMA’s (separately managed accounts) adoption as an investment technology used by financial advisers.\nWhat is the most recent investment you have trimmed or sold, and what drove this decision?\nAs we manage the funds via a fixed weight methodology, to add SGH Limited (ASX: SGH) we had to take a little weight off another holding. In this case it was The Lottery Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLC). \nWe had an overweight position in their full year result, however the strong share price post result has reduced our expected return for the security. \nWe still think very highly of the business, its future prospects and what it offers the portfolio including digital penetration, improving growth and margin, strong pricing power, and its dominant market position. It is also quite defensive in nature, which is also appropriate in the current environment.\nWhat’s your favourite chart or data point from this week?\nI found this US chart interesting due to its parallels to Australia. \nIt is very unusual to see deficits increasing during times of low unemployment and economic growth. \nHistorically, increased government spending / fiscal stimulus occurred when the economy was weak, and vice versa. Is the rationale for this purely political, or a longer-term change in policy? \nUltimately, government spending at these levels, driving government debt, is not sustainable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat was your weekly high - a standout market moment or highlight?\nAfter several missteps in recent months, James Hardie (ASX: JHX) updated the market with their Q2 earnings expectations, which was a lot better than feared. \nEven though the announcement was positive, I am struggling to enjoy the moment as it was only on August 20 that the company shocked the market with a very soft outlook as part of their FY24 result update. \nWe still believe in their market position, product suite and manufacturing capability, but it is the governance aspect of the company that is a major concern for us.\n\nWhat was your weekly low – a market disappointment or challenge?\nA general disappointment is the state of affairs with the ASX. It is a company that we follow closely, but do not currently own. \nThis week, the regulator approved CBOE for listing Australian companies. Shortly after, there was another market operation error (keep in mind this isn’t related to the CHESS system) where they allowed trade to resume in a company that was in the process of announcing an acquisition and launching a capital raise. \nIt’s not a company we own, but it's one that we follow as it should be a great Australian business. It’s clear that the board and management have not been focused on the core operations for some time, and there has been substantial damage to the long-term value of the business.\nWhat first drew you to markets or this sector and what continues to keep you inspired today?\nI find business endlessly interesting. \nTo look at how a business might go from a small company to a multinational corporation: \n\nWhat did they do? \nWhat was their advantage? \nHow did they scale it? \nWhat did they see that competitors didn’t? \n\nFor our universe, it’s also about how a company stays on top. \nAs a larger, more mature business:\n\nHow do they continue to grow? \nHow do they compete with challengers? \nAnd not become bloated and indecisive? \n\nPersonally, I find it makes every working day different and a learning experience.\nWhat’s one piece of advice you’d give to new investors?\nFocus on the cash flow. Without it, many other risks arise with the potential to be fatal to the company. It can also aid growth, as well as mitigate the risk. \nIf you are generating high levels of cash, the opportunity will be there, especially when the environment for your business is suboptimal. To convert cash flow into opportunity, the key is disciplined management in deploying that cash.\nHow do you unwind when you’re not thinking about the market?\nMy wife and I have three boys, so weekend sports are constant. I am a mad golfer and enjoy practising at least one night a week for a couple of hours – it’s something about the repetition of it that I find relaxing. \nLastly, I love to fish in any form, so I try and do a little of that most weekends. This one isn’t fun or relaxing, we live in an old Queenslander - so maintenance is constant on the weekends!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Williams, Elston Asset Management\n\n\n\nNever miss an update\n\n    Enjoy this wire? 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