Last week, the Opportunity Equity strategy strategy lost 0.45%, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.87% gain. (Exhibit 1). The strategy ended the week down -3.01% YTD, 3,172 basis points behind the S&P 500.
Exhibit 1: Preliminary Performance of Opportunity Equity Strategy Versus S&P 500, Through 12/31/211
| Time Period | Opportunity Equity | S&P 500 |
| Last Week (12/24 - 12/31) | -0.45% | 0.87% |
| MTD | -2.23% | 4.48% |
| QTD | -7.13% | 11.03% |
| YTD | -3.01% | 28.71% |
| Inception (annualized since 6/26/00) | 8.25% | 7.73% |
Source: Bloomberg, Miller Value Partners
Green Thumb Industries (GTBIF) broke through its 50-day moving average last week after announcing it had entered the Minnesota medical cannabis market by acquiring LeafLine Industries, one of only two licensed operators in Minnesota, for an undisclosed sum. Zacks Investment Research raised Taylor Morrison Home Corp (TMHC) to “BUY” from “HOLD” with a $38 Price Target (12% upside). There was limited news on General Motors Co (GM).
Exhibit 2: Significant Contributors to Performance, 12/24/21 - 12/31/21
| Name | Type | Return |
| Green Thumb Industries Inc. | Equity | 8.3% |
| Taylor Morrison Home Corp | Equity | 4.1% |
| *New Security* | Equity | 4.2% |
| *New Security* | Equity | 3.9% |
| General Motors Co | Equity | 3.0% |
Source: Miller Value Partners
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) fell after the CDC recommended avoiding cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) fell after a New York jury found that the company had helped to fuel the opioid addiction epidemic in the state. Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) fell through its 100 and 200-day moving average after the company settled a dispute with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) over warehouse workers rights, making unionization more likely.
Exhibit 3: Significant Detractors from Performance, 12/24/21 - 12/31/21
| Name | Type | Return |
| Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | Equity | -8.7% |
| Teva Pharmaceutical-SP ADR | Equity | -5.3% |
| AMZN C3050 1/23 | Derivative | -10.1% |
| *New Security* | Equity | -5.9% |
| Amazon.com Inc | Equity | -2.5% |
-Source: Miller Value Partners
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1The performance figures reflect the results of a representative account net of management fee and certain other expenses. For important additional information about Opportunity Equity performance, please click on the Opportunity Equity Composite Performance Disclosure. The performance returns shown in this report are preliminary and are subject to revision. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Significant Contributors and Significant Detractors are the Strategy holdings that had the greatest effect on Strategy performance for the week. Holdings that have been in the Strategy since the end of the most recent calendar quarter are identified by name. For information on how Contributor/Detractor data were calculated and a list showing the contribution to the Strategy's weekly performance of each investment held at such quarter end, contact us.
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