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"Hood River's small/mid-cap growth fund underperformed in Q1 2025 due to geopolitical tensions and AI infrastructure concerns, but managers see opportunity in current volatility."
Hood River's New Opportunities Fund declined 14.96% in Q1 2025, underperforming the Russell 2500 Growth benchmark by 416 basis points due to geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty, and risk-off sentiment that drove correlations higher. Stock selection detracted 449 basis points, with industrials, healthcare, and energy as primary detractors, while consumer discretionary and staples contributed positively. The fund's AI infrastructure theme faced headwinds from concerns about scalability and capital expenditures, triggered by China's Deepseek launch, though management discussions reinforce positive outlook with robust spending projections. Fortress Aviation, a long-term winner, detracted over 140 basis points due to short reports despite rising earnings estimates. The managers maintain conviction that current market volatility creates opportunities, noting the Russell 2500 Growth trades at a 25% discount to historical premiums. They continue building a portfolio focused on positive earnings surprises and strong fundamentals, maintaining an agile approach while remaining committed to long-term growth in an attractive valuation environment for US small/mid caps.
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