The L1 Capital International Fund (unhedged) said in its Q3 2026 investor letter that NVIDIA was a leading contributor. The Fund returned +3.5% net of fees in the September 2026 quarter, beating its benchmark's 1.5% gain despite a stronger Australian dollar, and held 22 investments with the ten largest making up about 63% of assets. It views AI as both an opportunity and a source of uncertainty, and focuses on businesses with durable competitive advantages, earnings and cash generation. NVIDIA closed at $216.47 on October 20, 2026, down 4.01% over the past month but up 20.07% over the past year, with a market capitalization of $5.22 trillion. The letter notes NVIDIA's market cap is roughly ten times Cisco's at the peak of the dot-com bubble while its forward earnings multiple is about ten times lower, though it acknowledges risks and possible price corrections.
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| Market | US stocks |
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