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Glenmede Investment Management 2025 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2025 Letter Analysis

Glenmede Investment Management Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS, Global

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Q1 2025 demonstrated diversification's value as the S&P 500's 10% correction was driven by Magnificent 7 tech stocks falling 14.8% while international assets and bonds gained."

Executive Summary

The new Trump administration launched with significant policy changes, implementing tariffs of 20% on Chinese goods and 25% on steel, aluminum, and North American imports. The S&P 500 fell 5% for the quarter with a 10% correction driven by the Magnificent 7 declining 14.8%, partly due to DeepSeek's AI model challenging U.S. tech assumptions. Diversification delivered as international stocks, bonds and real estate posted positive returns while concentrated tech positions suffered. Post-quarter, reciprocal tariffs have materially worsened the economic outlook, with effective tariff rates potentially exceeding 20% and economic impact reaching 2% of GDP. Recession risk has risen accordingly. However, the market correction has meaningfully improved valuations, with large cap growth moving from 94th to 58th percentile and other segments now at discount levels. The repricing has unwound concentration excesses and created more attractive entry points across various market segments.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

70%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (70%)

The letter expresses clear conviction about the benefits of diversification and provides specific valuation metrics and economic impact assessments, showing analytical confidence.

Growth Outlook

35%

BearishBullish

Bearish (35%)

The outlook reflects mixed conditions with recession risk rising due to tariff policies, but this is partially offset by improved market valuations and opportunities emerging from the correction.

Risk Appetite

10%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (10%)

The letter emphasizes the benefits of diversification over concentration, suggesting a balanced approach rather than aggressive risk-taking, with slight positive bias toward the improved opportunity set.

Capital Deployment

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

No specific capital deployment activities are mentioned. The letter focuses on market commentary and analysis rather than positioning changes.

Forward Guidance

45%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (45%)

Forward guidance is cautious given rising recession risk from tariff policies, though the improved valuations provide some optimism for future opportunities.

Language Signal

40%

BearishBullish

Balanced (40%)

Language includes risk-focused terms like recession risk, correction, and economic headwinds, but is balanced by discussion of improved valuations and opportunities.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

Significant risks are highlighted including recession risk from tariff policies, with economic impact quantified at 2% of GDP and comparisons to Smoot-Hawley era.

Opportunity Density

60%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (60%)

The correction has created improved valuations across multiple market segments, with large cap growth, value, small caps, and international markets now at more attractive levels.

Time Horizon

50%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (50%)

No specific time horizon is indicated. The analysis focuses on current conditions and near-term policy impacts without clear long-term positioning guidance.