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"Hood River's International Opportunity Fund outperformed by +19.14% in Q2 2026, driven by stock selection in international small-caps where market inefficiencies reward fundamental research. Japan's corporate governance reforms, AI ecosystem opportunities beyond U.S. mega-caps, and favorable semiconductor cycle dynamics drove performance."
Hood River's International Opportunity Fund delivered exceptional performance in Q2 2026, returning +28.76% versus the benchmark's +9.62%, driven primarily by stock selection across all sectors with information technology contributing +12.48%. The fund focuses on international small-cap equities where declining analyst coverage and limited institutional attention create market inefficiencies that reward fundamental research. Japan remains a compelling market with ongoing corporate governance reforms and strengthening shareholder returns, contributing +6.15% to relative performance. The AI investment opportunity extends beyond U.S. mega-caps to the broader global ecosystem including semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, and power infrastructure suppliers. Top contributors included Kioxia Holdings benefiting from favorable memory cycle dynamics, MDA Space supplying satellite infrastructure, and consumer businesses Super Group and eDreams ODIGEO demonstrating strong growth momentum. The portfolio shifted to a modest consumer overweight funded by trimming technology exposure. Looking ahead, the managers believe international equities are entering a period where active management becomes increasingly valuable as valuations remain attractive, earnings outcomes disperse, and regional differences create wider ranges of potential outcomes.
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