Fund performance has been negatively impacted by turnarounds like global supermarket operator Tesco PLC (TESO). Retailers in general, even world-class operators, are suffering from a glut of stores fostered by a rapid transformation to online and mobile shopping. While we don’t see much more downside, the execution has been disappointing—slower than expected. Over the long term this approach to buying high-quality assets during distressed times has been a winner. It is often difficult to gauge the timeline.
From Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio)'s fourth quarter 2013 commentary.
