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The Ceredex Large Cap Value Equity Strategy aims to capture long-term capital appreciation by investing in undervalued large-cap companies with strong fundamentals and near-term catalysts. During the first quarter of 2026, the strategy achieved a net return of 2.52%, outperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index. Performance was initially driven by a strong broadening of market leadership and investor rotation into attractively valued cyclicals. However, gains were tempered in March due to the outbreak of the Iran conflict, which escalated geopolitical tensions and drove up energy prices. In response, the portfolio manager capitalized on AI-related infrastructure demand by focusing on critical bottlenecks within the value chain, while taking profits from strong cyclical performers. The manager remains constructive on the macroeconomy, anticipating persistent oil price pressures but viewing recession risks as low. Key portfolio adjustments included initiating positions in Qnity Electronics and ITT, while divesting from Apollo Global Management due to extended timeframes for recovery.
Capitalizing on undervalued large-cap equities positioned to benefit from structural trends and economic normalization.
Modestly positive economic outlook with expectations of lingering oil price pressures on consumers, offset by strong positioning in selective industrials, technology, and recently repriced defensive consumer staples.
As of Mar 31, 2026
Portfolio Manager and primary investment lead for The Ceredex Large Cap Value Equity Strategy.
Lead Portfolio Manager
Neutral / Balanced
Market Conviction
The score of 0.55 reflects a relatively diversified large-cap portfolio containing multiple sectors and small individual weights, with a willingness to exit positions (like Apollo) when timeframes extend beyond their investment horizon.
Growth Outlook
The manager remains modestly positive and is not overly concerned with broad recession risks, but recognizes that high energy prices will continue to pressure consumers.
Risk Appetite
The score of 0.60 indicates a balanced risk appetite, selectively buying pullbacks (such as Capital One) and opening new positions, offset by active profit-taking in outperformers.
Capital Deployment
The fund was highly active but balanced in its capital deployment, initiating new positions in Qnity and ITT while exiting Church & Dwight, Westlake, and Apollo, and trimming positions in Western Digital and Teradyne.
Forward Guidance
The manager outlines clear, selective near-term steps including taking profits on cyclicals, adding to defensive consumer staples that have repriced, and targeting underappreciated AI bottlenecks.
Language Signal
The language is largely constructive, highlighting 'strong fundamentals,' 'upbeat outlook,' and 'undervalued' ideas, while acknowledging risks surrounding geopolitical tensions and higher interest/energy rates.
Perceived Risk
The manager notes geopolitical tensions from the Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices as headwind factors, but overall recession risk is considered low.
Opportunity Density
While broad bargains are less common, the manager expresses confidence in finding selective, underappreciated opportunities within industrials, technology, and consumer staples.
Time Horizon
The portfolio manager's timeline is medium-term, as shown by their decision to exit Apollo because a multi-year recovery path sat outside of their preferred investment timeframe.
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