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Fund Returns
QTD+14.39%
YTD+14.39%
Annualized+12.83%
Positioning StanceNEUTRAL
Market CapLarge Cap
GeographyUS
Digest Analysis
Quick Take
"Despite detractors like Pandora facing silver price inflation, the concentrated approach targeting sustainable returns on capital across out-of-favor sectors continues outperforming conventional strategies."
Executive Summary
Smead International Value Fund delivered 14.39% returns in Q1 2026 through unconventional positioning: 38% in oil stocks capitalizing on supply tightness and 20%+ in European banks seeing enhanced capital returns. Despite detractors like Pandora facing silver price inflation, the concentrated approach targeting sustainable returns on capital across out-of-favor sectors continues outperforming conventional strategies.
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