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"The Fund returned 13.8% in Q2 2026, outperforming on semiconductor equipment strength as AI infrastructure build-out accelerated. Applied Materials, KLA and Lam Research all doubled as memory and foundry capex surged."
The Guinness Global Innovators Fund returned 13.8% in Q2 2026, outperforming the MSCI World Index by 0.7 percentage points. The quarter saw a powerful rotation back into the AI trade as hyperscalers raised 2026 capex guidance to $758bn, driving exceptional returns for semiconductor equipment manufacturers with Applied Materials, KLA and Lam Research all returning over 100%. The semiconductor industry experienced 79% year-over-year revenue growth led by memory, where DRAM and NAND sales surged 271% on soaring prices as AI hardware demand outstripped supply. However, investor sentiment diverged between semiconductor suppliers and hyperscalers, with the latter underperforming amid concerns over AI monetization returns. The Fund benefited from its overweight to Information Technology and positive stock selection in semiconductor equipment, though Communication Services was a drag with Netflix disappointing. Geopolitical tensions eased as the US-Iran conflict de-escalated, sending Brent crude from $120 to mid-$70s, though inflation reached a three-year high prompting a more hawkish Fed stance. The Fund made two switches during the quarter, purchasing AMD and Nasdaq while selling Adobe and Intuit amid software sector weakness. Despite a complex macro environment, the Fund's focus on quality growth at reasonable valuations and equally weighted positions provides resilience.
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