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The recent times of Tariff wars has accelerated the shift to a new paradigm. Our customers view Value Creation in a new way with a slow-down in economic activity and easing inflationary pressures.
The interest rate reduction cycle has been initiated, creating new Macro environment investment opportunites for our stakeholders.
Research & Insight
Our Research team gives insight in many areas such as macro economic analysis, as well as hedging strategies and value creation.
Seasoned team
Our Seasoned team has more than 20 years experience in the US market with investment in Public Securities and Private Equity.
What we do:
BlackStad Inc is a premier Asset Management company, focused on delivering unique insight and close pertnership for the most sophisticated Institutional Investors and Private Equity companies in the world.
BlackStad Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive consulting services to Institutional Investors, focusing on the evaluation of lucrative investment prospects. This advisory role often results in collaborative investment opportunities, with BlackStad assuming a Board position to oversee and maximize returns on its investments. Over time, this strategy has culminated in a progressively expanding investment portfolio diligently managed by the adept team at BlackStad. Presently, the portfolio predominantly comprises approximately two-thirds of alternative investments, including private equity opportunities and stakes in operational companies. The remaining one-third is strategically allocated to public marketable securities, where BlackStad operates akin to a Hedge Fund, engaging in both long and selectively hedged short positions primarily through derivative instruments such as market index puts. Individual stock shorting is not part of our underlying strategy.
The core leadership, anchored by our President originating from the hart of the Mid-West, navigates our most active market within the United States. Our proficient research team, based at our primary offices in the Orlando area, plays a pivotal role in our investment decisions. BlackStad's investment purview is exclusively confined to the US market, underpinned by our conviction in its unparalleled long-term growth potential compared to global counterparts.
Backed by tracking our performance since our inception, we take pride in consistently outperforming the S&P500 index by a margin of no less than 10 percentage points. For nine consecutive years, BlackStad has demonstrated an ability to surpass this benchmark, showcasing our commitment to delivering superior investment results to our shareholders.
Top holdings Q4 2024 | 13F |
Operating Companies | 17% |
Ex. NGP, BLK | |
Private Equity | 30% |
Ex. WPP X-VII, TB, KH, MS | |
Public Securities | 5% |
Ex. DIA, SPY, VOO, QQQ | |
Derivatives | 3% |
Ex. SPXL, T-QQQ, SH, PSQ | |
Cash Equivilent | 45% |
Ex. T-BIL, TLT, Cash | |
Total | 100% |
AUM $265 million
PERFORMANCE
Jan-April
2025 | Full Year
2024 | Full Year
2023 | Full Year
2022 | Full Year
2021 | CAGR 2020-2005 | |
BlackStad Inc | +3.2% | +50.1% | +43.4% | +9.3% | +43.2% | +18.7% |
S&P 500 | -5.6% | +25.0% | +26.3% | -18.1% | 28.7% | +8.3% |
B/(W) | +8.8% | +25.1% | +17.1% | +27.4% | +14.5% | +10.6% |
Note: All performance calculations are based on BlackStad Inc per share book value. S&P 500 index is based on published Vanguard S&P 500 index including dividends.
Blackstad Inc. Annual Commentary – 2024 Financial Overview
Performance Highlights
• Total Return: +50.1%• Outperformance of S&P 500: +25.1%, one of our largest margin ever recorded• 10th Consecutive Year: Surpassing the S&P 500 by at least 10 percentage points
This performance underscores our ability to adapt to market conditions and capitalize on opportunities, setting a new benchmark for excellence.
Comments from our Chairman 2024: An Exceptional Year 2024 proved to be a remarkable year for Blackstad Inc., despite widespread predictions of an economic downturn. Defying these forecasts, we used our own macro models and strategically expanded our long positions, particularly in leveraged ETFs, with a heightened focus on the overall U.S. market. This approach resulted in significant gains in our marketable securities portfolio as the year progressed. Consequently, the money-weighted return—our preferred performance metric—reflected one of the strongest years in our history.
Strategic Moves in Marketable SecuritiesThroughout the year, we capitalized on opportunities to acquire more of our core marketable securities in anticipation of a market resurgence. While many analysts attempted to predict market timing, we maintained our long-term view and actively deployed cash during moments of market panic. This disciplined approach paid off, especially in the latter half of the year. Entering Q4, we allocated significant funds to U.S. Treasury Bills as a precautionary measure in light of uncertainties surrounding the election and potential market reactions. Our overall stock market success was largely driven by two key strategies:
1. Astutely Managed Long Positions in Public Securities: - Leveraging our insights into the technology sector, we outperformed even optimistic projections. 2. Disciplined Dividend Strategy: - Focusing on S&P 500 dividend-paying companies provided consistent, reliable returns. Private Equity Activity Private Equity and other alternative investments started sluggishly, they signaled, with distinction, a recovery in the second half of the year. Within Private Equity investment sector, we remained proactive, completing several acquisitions and add-ons, and divesting two directly owned operating companies, achieving a 2.8x cash-on-cash return. We believe the execution of our strategies was exemplary.
Outlook for 2025Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about continued contributions from the stock market and anticipate a stronger performance from Private Equity as we refine our approach in this segment. With our disciplined strategies and commitment to long-term growth, we are confident in our ability to consistently outperform the S&P 500 by at least 10 percentage points in the years to come.
Blackstad Inc. is well-positioned to build on the momentum of 2024 and continue delivering superior value to our shareholders.
Yours sincerely, Anders Berggren Chairman, BlackStad Inc.
• Total Return: +50.1%• Outperformance of S&P 500: +25.1%, one of our largest margin ever recorded• 10th Consecutive Year: Surpassing the S&P 500 by at least 10 percentage points
This performance underscores our ability to adapt to market conditions and capitalize on opportunities, setting a new benchmark for excellence.
Comments from our Chairman 2024: An Exceptional Year 2024 proved to be a remarkable year for Blackstad Inc., despite widespread predictions of an economic downturn. Defying these forecasts, we used our own macro models and strategically expanded our long positions, particularly in leveraged ETFs, with a heightened focus on the overall U.S. market. This approach resulted in significant gains in our marketable securities portfolio as the year progressed. Consequently, the money-weighted return—our preferred performance metric—reflected one of the strongest years in our history.
Strategic Moves in Marketable SecuritiesThroughout the year, we capitalized on opportunities to acquire more of our core marketable securities in anticipation of a market resurgence. While many analysts attempted to predict market timing, we maintained our long-term view and actively deployed cash during moments of market panic. This disciplined approach paid off, especially in the latter half of the year. Entering Q4, we allocated significant funds to U.S. Treasury Bills as a precautionary measure in light of uncertainties surrounding the election and potential market reactions. Our overall stock market success was largely driven by two key strategies:
1. Astutely Managed Long Positions in Public Securities: - Leveraging our insights into the technology sector, we outperformed even optimistic projections. 2. Disciplined Dividend Strategy: - Focusing on S&P 500 dividend-paying companies provided consistent, reliable returns. Private Equity Activity Private Equity and other alternative investments started sluggishly, they signaled, with distinction, a recovery in the second half of the year. Within Private Equity investment sector, we remained proactive, completing several acquisitions and add-ons, and divesting two directly owned operating companies, achieving a 2.8x cash-on-cash return. We believe the execution of our strategies was exemplary.
Outlook for 2025Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about continued contributions from the stock market and anticipate a stronger performance from Private Equity as we refine our approach in this segment. With our disciplined strategies and commitment to long-term growth, we are confident in our ability to consistently outperform the S&P 500 by at least 10 percentage points in the years to come.
Blackstad Inc. is well-positioned to build on the momentum of 2024 and continue delivering superior value to our shareholders.
Yours sincerely, Anders Berggren Chairman, BlackStad Inc.
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Our Board has extensive experince from investing in Private Equity, Public Securites and Real Estate.