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"Renaissance underperformed in Q2 due to narrow market leadership but sees improving breadth. Semiconductor equipment stocks drove returns on AI demand and CHIPS Act tailwinds."
Renaissance's Large Cap Growth portfolio underperformed benchmarks in Q2 2026 due to narrow market dynamics dominated by mega-cap technology stocks, though performance improved as markets broadened in June. Semiconductor equipment stocks were the primary return drivers, with Applied Materials, KLA, and Lam Research all benefiting from AI-driven demand, technological transitions, and CHIPS Act stimulus. The manager added Trane Technologies for its direct exposure to AI data center growth through inclusion in Nvidia reference designs, while selling ServiceNow amid concerns about AI disruption to software and decelerating revenue momentum. The Iran-U.S. war resolution drove oil prices sharply lower, providing a positive catalyst for markets and the economy, though inflation remains elevated at 4.1% with the new Fed Chairman taking an unexpectedly hawkish stance. The portfolio increased exposure to Information Technology and Industrials while reducing Health Care and Financials. The manager remains focused on identifying high-quality growth stocks at attractive valuations, encouraged by improving market breadth and believing current portfolio holdings represent strong investment opportunities despite near-term macro uncertainties around inflation and Fed policy.
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