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"The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains constructive on the macroeconomic backdrop and retains strong conviction in its Industrials overweight."
In Q2 2025, the Kennedy Mid Cap Value (MCV) composite returned 2.12% gross (1.98% net), trailing the Russell Midcap Value Index's return of 5.35%. Within the portfolio, stock selection in Consumer Discretionary and Financials sectors detracted most from relative returns, while an overweight in Industrials and underweight in Utilities were additive. The quarter experienced significant volatility, driven initially by fears of a trade war following the full announcement of aggressive tariff policies on April 2nd, which caused the index to decline 14.05% before recovering to post a 3.12% YTD gain by the end of June. The managers remain constructive on the macroeconomic backdrop, noting trendline CPI moderation, low unemployment, and highly supportive credit markets, and reiterate their conviction in a diversified overweight position within the Industrial sector.
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Market Conviction
High-conviction positioning: The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Growth Outlook
Market outlook remains above average conviction: The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Risk Appetite
Risk appetite posture is above average conviction: The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Capital Deployment
Manager actively deployed capital into high-conviction opportunities. The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Forward Guidance
Forward guidance signal: The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Language Signal
Tone analysis indicates above average conviction language: The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Perceived Risk
Perceived risk level is evaluated as moderate conviction. The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Opportunity Density
Opportunity density index indicates above average conviction actionable entry points. The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
Time Horizon
Investment time horizon reflects a high conviction orientation. The Kennedy Mid Cap Value composite returned 1.98% net in Q2 2025, underperforming its benchmark during a highly volatile quarter driven by tariff policy announcements. KCM remains...
