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Key Takeaways

  1. The quarter was marked by strong gains in commodities, with gold and resource stocks leading the market and driving volatility across small caps.
  2. Investment discipline remains unchanged — Airlie continues to avoid lower-quality small-cap miners that don’t meet its standards for business quality and financial strength.
  3. The Aussie consumer showed strong recovery, with holdings such as Nick Scali, Joyce Corporation, Premier Investments, Chemist Warehouse and Terry White performing well.
  4. News Corp’s succession resolution is viewed positively, reinforcing long-term alignment and management quality.
  5. The fund increased its position in Guzman y Gomez (GYG) after share price weakness, citing strong sales productivity, excellent unit economics and long runway for store expansion.
  6. Airlie remains focused on long-term capital growth through quality, disciplined stock selection rather than short-term market trends.