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| +4.5% | - | Meridian Hedged Equity returned 4.50% net in Q2 2026, trailing the S&P 500's 15.20% as covered call hedges limited upside in a powerful rebound driven by Middle East de-escalation and AI-fueled semiconductor strength. Top contributors MGM Resorts, Global Foundries, and ACV Auctions delivered strong operational results and capital allocation announcements. The manager sees a constructive backdrop but narrower margin for error, with inflation persistent, Fed policy shifting hawkish, and valuations elevated, leaving markets dependent on unproven AI spending returns. Full Quick Take Meridian Hedged Equity returned 4.50% net in Q2 2026, trailing the S&P 500's 15.20% as covered call hedges limited upside in a powerful rebound driven by Middle East de-escalation and AI-fueled semiconductor strength. Top contributors MGM Resorts, Global Foundries, and ACV Auctions delivered strong operational results and capital allocation announcements. The manager sees a constructive backdrop but narrower margin for error, with inflation persistent, Fed policy shifting hawkish, and valuations elevated, leaving markets dependent on unproven AI spending returns. | |||||||
| - | +25.3% | Arauca Capital delivered a 25.26% gross return in H1 2026 by monetizing extraordinary gains in semiconductor and technology positions like Kioxia and Alphabet. Capital is now positioned defensively in short-term Treasuries, private power, and specialized digital lender VersaBank, while avoiding AI hyper-scalers facing heavy capex burdens and cyclical memory peaks. Full Quick Take Arauca Capital delivered a 25.26% gross return in H1 2026 by monetizing extraordinary gains in semiconductor and technology positions like Kioxia and Alphabet. Capital is now positioned defensively in short-term Treasuries, private power, and specialized digital lender VersaBank, while avoiding AI hyper-scalers facing heavy capex burdens and cyclical memory peaks. | |||||||
| - | - | - | Leonard Rickey sees a constructive equity backdrop supported by strong earnings growth and broad market participation, but flags elevated valuations, extreme concentration in AI-related names, and persistent inflation as key risks. The firm advocates diversification away from expensive U.S. large caps into value, small caps, and international markets, while favoring high-quality short- and intermediate-term bonds over longer-duration exposure given policy uncertainty. Full Quick Take Leonard Rickey sees a constructive equity backdrop supported by strong earnings growth and broad market participation, but flags elevated valuations, extreme concentration in AI-related names, and persistent inflation as key risks. The firm advocates diversification away from expensive U.S. large caps into value, small caps, and international markets, while favoring high-quality short- and intermediate-term bonds over longer-duration exposure given policy uncertainty. | - | |||||
| +16.0% | +15.9% | Mawer captured strong AI infrastructure gains through selective semiconductor and data center exposure but actively trimmed winners to maintain valuation discipline and diversification. Energy and gold holdings detracted on geopolitical shifts. Manager views hot IPO market and persistent inflation as emerging risks. Portfolio balances AI participation with quality businesses offering durable advantages across sectors and geographies, designed for full-cycle performance rather than chasing concentrated leadership. Full Quick Take Mawer captured strong AI infrastructure gains through selective semiconductor and data center exposure but actively trimmed winners to maintain valuation discipline and diversification. Energy and gold holdings detracted on geopolitical shifts. Manager views hot IPO market and persistent inflation as emerging risks. Portfolio balances AI participation with quality businesses offering durable advantages across sectors and geographies, designed for full-cycle performance rather than chasing concentrated leadership. | |||||||
| - | - | - | U.S. equities gained 10% year-to-date through mid-2026 with the S&P 500 posting a 9-week winning streak, driven by profit growth exceeding 20% across all sectors. Persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target for 65 months and cooling employment create headwinds, while AI investment drives GDP growth but faces mounting pressure to justify over $1 trillion in debt-financed spending. Diversification into international equities and small-caps has rewarded investors. Full Quick Take U.S. equities gained 10% year-to-date through mid-2026 with the S&P 500 posting a 9-week winning streak, driven by profit growth exceeding 20% across all sectors. Persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target for 65 months and cooling employment create headwinds, while AI investment drives GDP growth but faces mounting pressure to justify over $1 trillion in debt-financed spending. Diversification into international equities and small-caps has rewarded investors. | - | |||||
| - | - | The S&P 500 rallied +15% in Q2 2026 as oil reversed from $115 to $70 following a Middle East ceasefire, while semiconductor stocks surged +88% on record AI infrastructure spending by major tech companies. Inflation peaked at +4.2% in May but is expected to ease. The Fed shifted toward potential rate hikes. Market breadth strengthened with small caps gaining +21.5%. Key risks include inflation persistence and AI spending sustainability. Full Quick Take The S&P 500 rallied +15% in Q2 2026 as oil reversed from $115 to $70 following a Middle East ceasefire, while semiconductor stocks surged +88% on record AI infrastructure spending by major tech companies. Inflation peaked at +4.2% in May but is expected to ease. The Fed shifted toward potential rate hikes. Market breadth strengthened with small caps gaining +21.5%. Key risks include inflation persistence and AI spending sustainability. | |||||||
| - | - | - | The Federal Reserve under new Chairman Kevin Warsh faces a credibility crisis as inflation persists at 3-4% despite five years above target. The July FOMC meeting's decision to hold rates steady pushed Treasury yields to multi-year highs and left markets pricing in multiple rate hikes ahead. The Iran conflict complicates policy by driving oil-driven inflation that rate hikes cannot directly address. Restoring confidence will require threading a difficult needle. Full Quick Take The Federal Reserve under new Chairman Kevin Warsh faces a credibility crisis as inflation persists at 3-4% despite five years above target. The July FOMC meeting's decision to hold rates steady pushed Treasury yields to multi-year highs and left markets pricing in multiple rate hikes ahead. The Iran conflict complicates policy by driving oil-driven inflation that rate hikes cannot directly address. Restoring confidence will require threading a difficult needle. | - | |||||
| +2.8% | - | - | Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund outperformed its benchmark by 87 basis points in Q2 2026, driven by strong CCC-rated credit selection in Consumer Durables and Telecommunications. The manager remains constructive on leveraged loans despite rising defaults, targeting high-carry opportunities amid hawkish Fed policy and resilient US growth. Portfolio maintains balanced sector exposure with selective overweights to Utilities, Materials, and Telecom while monitoring inflation and labor market risks. Full Quick Take Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund outperformed its benchmark by 87 basis points in Q2 2026, driven by strong CCC-rated credit selection in Consumer Durables and Telecommunications. The manager remains constructive on leveraged loans despite rising defaults, targeting high-carry opportunities amid hawkish Fed policy and resilient US growth. Portfolio maintains balanced sector exposure with selective overweights to Utilities, Materials, and Telecom while monitoring inflation and labor market risks. | - | |||||
| +2.9% | - | - | Lord Abbett High Yield Fund outperformed in Q2 2026 by focusing on higher-quality carry and AI-beneficiary credits while reducing Energy and CCC exposure. Despite Fed hawkishness and geopolitical tensions elevating inflation concerns, the manager remains constructive on high yield fundamentals given solid earnings and elevated credit quality. The Fund shifted toward shorter duration, higher-quality exposure while maintaining selective down-in-quality positions based on longer-term U.S. economic resilience. Full Quick Take Lord Abbett High Yield Fund outperformed in Q2 2026 by focusing on higher-quality carry and AI-beneficiary credits while reducing Energy and CCC exposure. Despite Fed hawkishness and geopolitical tensions elevating inflation concerns, the manager remains constructive on high yield fundamentals given solid earnings and elevated credit quality. The Fund shifted toward shorter duration, higher-quality exposure while maintaining selective down-in-quality positions based on longer-term U.S. economic resilience. | - | |||||
| - | - | - | Newport Capital advocates diversified positioning across styles, caps, and regions amid Iran-driven volatility. Q2 saw strong market rebound with S&P 500 up 15.2% on easing tensions and robust earnings. The Fed shifted to tightening bias under new Chairman Warsh. Firm expects 2.0% economic growth, range-bound rates, and continued earnings strength at 24.0% growth. Value and international equities appear relatively attractive versus growth and Large-Cap. Full Quick Take Newport Capital advocates diversified positioning across styles, caps, and regions amid Iran-driven volatility. Q2 saw strong market rebound with S&P 500 up 15.2% on easing tensions and robust earnings. The Fed shifted to tightening bias under new Chairman Warsh. Firm expects 2.0% economic growth, range-bound rates, and continued earnings strength at 24.0% growth. Value and international equities appear relatively attractive versus growth and Large-Cap. | - | |||||
| +6.3% | +4.5% | Tweedy Browne's value-focused fund delivered strong absolute returns but lagged AI-driven benchmarks in Q2 2026. The team warns of late-1990s bubble dynamics with AI valuations at extremes, record margin debt, and hyperscaler capex uncertainty. The recently expanded buyback mandate enabled new positions in undervalued companies repurchasing shares. Portfolio emphasizes smaller/mid-cap global equities offering better valuations than overheated US tech. Full Quick Take Tweedy Browne's value-focused fund delivered strong absolute returns but lagged AI-driven benchmarks in Q2 2026. The team warns of late-1990s bubble dynamics with AI valuations at extremes, record margin debt, and hyperscaler capex uncertainty. The recently expanded buyback mandate enabled new positions in undervalued companies repurchasing shares. Portfolio emphasizes smaller/mid-cap global equities offering better valuations than overheated US tech. | - | ||||||
| +30.1% | +23.7% | Roubaix delivered 30.1% net returns in Q2 2026, driven by concentrated long positions in robotics, edge AI semiconductors, and defense supply chains. The manager is positioned for the reinvigoration of U.S. industrial capacity and accelerating defense spending, with the defense budget rising 42% in 2027. Short positions target consumer electronics facing DRAM cost inflation and companies threatened by AI disruption. Earnings growth of 23-25% is forecasted for 2026. Full Quick Take Roubaix delivered 30.1% net returns in Q2 2026, driven by concentrated long positions in robotics, edge AI semiconductors, and defense supply chains. The manager is positioned for the reinvigoration of U.S. industrial capacity and accelerating defense spending, with the defense budget rising 42% in 2027. Short positions target consumer electronics facing DRAM cost inflation and companies threatened by AI disruption. Earnings growth of 23-25% is forecasted for 2026. | |||||||
| +3.0% | - | Merchant West SCI Value Fund outperformed the JSE All Share by 5.4% in Q2 2026, delivering 3.0% net returns despite oil shock volatility. Underweight gold exposure and strong stock selection in Alphamin, Oceana, and Argent drove performance. New positions in Bid Corp, Kumba Iron Ore, and PPC reflect opportunistic value deployment. The portfolio trades at 7.3x forward earnings with 14.7% ROIC, targeting quality South African businesses at discounted valuations. Full Quick Take Merchant West SCI Value Fund outperformed the JSE All Share by 5.4% in Q2 2026, delivering 3.0% net returns despite oil shock volatility. Underweight gold exposure and strong stock selection in Alphamin, Oceana, and Argent drove performance. New positions in Bid Corp, Kumba Iron Ore, and PPC reflect opportunistic value deployment. The portfolio trades at 7.3x forward earnings with 14.7% ROIC, targeting quality South African businesses at discounted valuations. | |||||||
| - | +11.2% | Aegis Value Fund returned 11.19% in H1 2026, driven by a 38.3% energy allocation capitalizing on structural oil supply constraints and geopolitical risk. The manager warns nearly 40% of S&P 500 exposure to AI buildout risks historical overinvestment patterns. Despite gold's correction, precious metals positions maintained given strengthened long-term fundamentals. New positions in Radian, hotel REITs, and turnaround situations purchased at steep discounts to book value. Full Quick Take Aegis Value Fund returned 11.19% in H1 2026, driven by a 38.3% energy allocation capitalizing on structural oil supply constraints and geopolitical risk. The manager warns nearly 40% of S&P 500 exposure to AI buildout risks historical overinvestment patterns. Despite gold's correction, precious metals positions maintained given strengthened long-term fundamentals. New positions in Radian, hotel REITs, and turnaround situations purchased at steep discounts to book value. | |||||||
| +5.3% | - | The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund returned 5.35% in Q2 2026, underperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index due to limited semiconductor exposure. The Fund missed massive gains in Micron and SanDisk but benefited from holdings in Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Alphabet, and Citigroup. The manager added Microsoft and Genuine Parts while maintaining focus on high-quality companies with sustainable cash flows and pricing power. Full Quick Take The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund returned 5.35% in Q2 2026, underperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index due to limited semiconductor exposure. The Fund missed massive gains in Micron and SanDisk but benefited from holdings in Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Alphabet, and Citigroup. The manager added Microsoft and Genuine Parts while maintaining focus on high-quality companies with sustainable cash flows and pricing power. | |||||||
| +6.8% | - | The Gabelli Equity Income Fund returned 6.76% in Q2 2026, lagging its benchmark as persistent inflation and a hawkish Fed shift weighed on markets. Strong performance from financials like Bank of New York Mellon, driven by AI-enabled efficiency gains, offset weakness in energy holdings including Chevron. The manager maintains focus on value opportunities trading below Private Market Value that can thrive regardless of interest rate movements. Full Quick Take The Gabelli Equity Income Fund returned 6.76% in Q2 2026, lagging its benchmark as persistent inflation and a hawkish Fed shift weighed on markets. Strong performance from financials like Bank of New York Mellon, driven by AI-enabled efficiency gains, offset weakness in energy holdings including Chevron. The manager maintains focus on value opportunities trading below Private Market Value that can thrive regardless of interest rate movements. | |||||||
| +7.0% | +10.7% | Tweedy Browne delivered strong absolute returns in Q2 2026 but warns of late-1990s bubble conditions as AI mania drives valuations to historic extremes. The manager actively avoids overvalued mega-cap tech, instead positioning in attractively valued European, Japanese, and smaller-cap companies. With CAPE at 41X and persistent inflation forcing Fed hawkishness, the portfolio is defensively positioned to outperform in a potential market correction while maintaining participation if enthusiasm persists. Full Quick Take Tweedy Browne delivered strong absolute returns in Q2 2026 but warns of late-1990s bubble conditions as AI mania drives valuations to historic extremes. The manager actively avoids overvalued mega-cap tech, instead positioning in attractively valued European, Japanese, and smaller-cap companies. With CAPE at 41X and persistent inflation forcing Fed hawkishness, the portfolio is defensively positioned to outperform in a potential market correction while maintaining participation if enthusiasm persists. | - | ||||||
| - | +9.0% | RIT delivered 9.0% NAV return in H1 2026 with strong contributions across all pillars. SpaceX IPO generated 4.0x returns while the manager realised 43% of private investments over two years at 70% average uplift. Two structural forces are accelerating: multipolar fragmentation driving defence and infrastructure spending, and AI shifting toward applications. The manager increased emerging markets exposure and added AI application layer positions while remaining mindful of inflation risks and semiconductor valuations. Full Quick Take RIT delivered 9.0% NAV return in H1 2026 with strong contributions across all pillars. SpaceX IPO generated 4.0x returns while the manager realised 43% of private investments over two years at 70% average uplift. Two structural forces are accelerating: multipolar fragmentation driving defence and infrastructure spending, and AI shifting toward applications. The manager increased emerging markets exposure and added AI application layer positions while remaining mindful of inflation risks and semiconductor valuations. | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | Anchor Capital sees global markets supported by strong earnings and AI infrastructure spending but requiring greater selectivity as valuations leave less room for error. U.S. equities lead on earnings strength while international markets offer targeted opportunities in Japan and emerging market AI supply chains. Persistent inflation, hawkish Fed communication, and elevated long-term rates demand focus on cash flow quality, balance sheet strength, and valuation discipline over broad beta exposure. Full Quick Take Anchor Capital sees global markets supported by strong earnings and AI infrastructure spending but requiring greater selectivity as valuations leave less room for error. U.S. equities lead on earnings strength while international markets offer targeted opportunities in Japan and emerging market AI supply chains. Persistent inflation, hawkish Fed communication, and elevated long-term rates demand focus on cash flow quality, balance sheet strength, and valuation discipline over broad beta exposure. | - | |||||
| - | - | AI's capital expenditure boom faces a reckoning as soaring memory chip and token costs force enterprise migration from expensive US cloud platforms, threatening hyperscaler returns on $800 billion projected 2027 spending. Micron's historic beat validates semiconductor thesis, propelling Asian markets higher. Manager pairs US mega cap tech with Asian memory makers, overweights Japan, and holds elevated cash anticipating volatility will create better summer entry points. Full Quick Take AI's capital expenditure boom faces a reckoning as soaring memory chip and token costs force enterprise migration from expensive US cloud platforms, threatening hyperscaler returns on $800 billion projected 2027 spending. Micron's historic beat validates semiconductor thesis, propelling Asian markets higher. Manager pairs US mega cap tech with Asian memory makers, overweights Japan, and holds elevated cash anticipating volatility will create better summer entry points. | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | PGIM Global Total Return outperformed in Q2 2026 despite Middle East conflict volatility. The fund positions for U.S. overheating with 2.3% GDP growth driven by AI capex and fiscal stimulus, but expects Fed hikes under Warsh as inflation stays elevated from energy shocks and tariffs. Credit spreads are historically tight, prompting a quality-focused, carry-oriented stance with 7.2-year duration and overweights to emerging markets and financials. Full Quick Take PGIM Global Total Return outperformed in Q2 2026 despite Middle East conflict volatility. The fund positions for U.S. overheating with 2.3% GDP growth driven by AI capex and fiscal stimulus, but expects Fed hikes under Warsh as inflation stays elevated from energy shocks and tariffs. Credit spreads are historically tight, prompting a quality-focused, carry-oriented stance with 7.2-year duration and overweights to emerging markets and financials. | - | |||||
| - | - | Market leadership broadened in Q2 2026 as the Magnificent Seven lagged while AI-driven semiconductor stocks and small caps surged, with some names returning over 100%. Despite strong performance, S&P 500 valuations near dot-com peaks and rising inflation prompt the manager to emphasize diversification into small caps, value, and cheaper emerging markets. High concentration and elevated multiples make exposure beyond large-cap U.S. tech especially crucial. Full Quick Take Market leadership broadened in Q2 2026 as the Magnificent Seven lagged while AI-driven semiconductor stocks and small caps surged, with some names returning over 100%. Despite strong performance, S&P 500 valuations near dot-com peaks and rising inflation prompt the manager to emphasize diversification into small caps, value, and cheaper emerging markets. High concentration and elevated multiples make exposure beyond large-cap U.S. tech especially crucial. | - | ||||||
| +6.7% | +8.8% | Tweedy Browne International Value Fund II returned 6.69% in Q2 2026 but trails benchmarks year-to-date at 8.84%. The manager expresses serious concern about AI-driven valuation excesses, with key metrics at bubble-like levels and hyperscalers trapped in a capex prisoner's dilemma. The portfolio emphasizes smaller caps and non-US equities at attractive valuations while avoiding overpriced US tech, positioning defensively for potential market correction. Full Quick Take Tweedy Browne International Value Fund II returned 6.69% in Q2 2026 but trails benchmarks year-to-date at 8.84%. The manager expresses serious concern about AI-driven valuation excesses, with key metrics at bubble-like levels and hyperscalers trapped in a capex prisoner's dilemma. The portfolio emphasizes smaller caps and non-US equities at attractive valuations while avoiding overpriced US tech, positioning defensively for potential market correction. | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | PGIM Core Bond outperformed in Q2 2026 through quality-focused positioning as geopolitical shocks drove yields higher and the Fed turned hawkish under new leadership. The fund capitalized on attractive carry in senior securitized credits and belly Treasuries while avoiding spread compression bets. AI-driven growth supports the U.S. economy but persistent inflation from energy shocks necessitates Fed tightening, creating a challenging backdrop for risk assets at historically tight spreads. Full Quick Take PGIM Core Bond outperformed in Q2 2026 through quality-focused positioning as geopolitical shocks drove yields higher and the Fed turned hawkish under new leadership. The fund capitalized on attractive carry in senior securitized credits and belly Treasuries while avoiding spread compression bets. AI-driven growth supports the U.S. economy but persistent inflation from energy shocks necessitates Fed tightening, creating a challenging backdrop for risk assets at historically tight spreads. | - | |||||
| +1.9% | - | - | Columbia Strategic Income outperformed in Q2 2026 as shorter duration positioning benefited from rising yields amid persistent inflation. The team sees limited value in investment-grade corporates at tight spreads but finds compelling opportunities in AAA/AA non-agency mortgage-backed securities offering superior yields. With uncertainty elevated around Fed policy and inflation durability, the portfolio maintains high-quality structured credit exposure with flexibility to deploy capital when valuations improve. Full Quick Take Columbia Strategic Income outperformed in Q2 2026 as shorter duration positioning benefited from rising yields amid persistent inflation. The team sees limited value in investment-grade corporates at tight spreads but finds compelling opportunities in AAA/AA non-agency mortgage-backed securities offering superior yields. With uncertainty elevated around Fed policy and inflation durability, the portfolio maintains high-quality structured credit exposure with flexibility to deploy capital when valuations improve. | - | |||||
| +7.1% | +4.6% | The Fund underperformed in Q2 2026 as AI infrastructure stocks rallied sharply while the portfolio's quality-focused positioning lagged. Samsung and Qualcomm contributed on memory cycle strength, while Munich Re and Martin Marietta detracted on cyclical concerns. The manager exited Danaher and Dolby after thesis realization, redeploying into Techtronic Industries and Wal-Mart de México. The team remains focused on high-quality businesses at attractive valuations with identifiable catalysts rather than macro positioning. Full Quick Take The Fund underperformed in Q2 2026 as AI infrastructure stocks rallied sharply while the portfolio's quality-focused positioning lagged. Samsung and Qualcomm contributed on memory cycle strength, while Munich Re and Martin Marietta detracted on cyclical concerns. The manager exited Danaher and Dolby after thesis realization, redeploying into Techtronic Industries and Wal-Mart de México. The team remains focused on high-quality businesses at attractive valuations with identifiable catalysts rather than macro positioning. | |||||||
| +8.4% | +4.9% | The Aristotle International Equity Fund underperformed benchmarks in Q2 2026 despite strong contributions from Samsung Electronics and Techtronic Industries, driven by AI infrastructure demand and power tool ecosystem expansion. The fund rotated from Unilever into Magnum Ice Cream, seeking better value creation under dedicated management. Geopolitical tensions and inflation pressures persist, but the manager maintains focus on high-quality businesses with strong competitive positions and identifiable catalysts rather than macro positioning. Full Quick Take The Aristotle International Equity Fund underperformed benchmarks in Q2 2026 despite strong contributions from Samsung Electronics and Techtronic Industries, driven by AI infrastructure demand and power tool ecosystem expansion. The fund rotated from Unilever into Magnum Ice Cream, seeking better value creation under dedicated management. Geopolitical tensions and inflation pressures persist, but the manager maintains focus on high-quality businesses with strong competitive positions and identifiable catalysts rather than macro positioning. | |||||||
| +14.7% | +9.6% | Aristotle Core Equity returned 14.69% in Q2 2026, slightly trailing the S&P 500 on allocation effects. AI infrastructure drove market leadership, with the Fund adding semiconductor exposure through AMD and Micron positions. The manager sees memory entering a four- to five-year super-cycle driven by AI demand and HBM constraints. Valuations appear reasonable given earnings growth, with focus on secular growth companies despite geopolitical and inflation headwinds. Full Quick Take Aristotle Core Equity returned 14.69% in Q2 2026, slightly trailing the S&P 500 on allocation effects. AI infrastructure drove market leadership, with the Fund adding semiconductor exposure through AMD and Micron positions. The manager sees memory entering a four- to five-year super-cycle driven by AI demand and HBM constraints. Valuations appear reasonable given earnings growth, with focus on secular growth companies despite geopolitical and inflation headwinds. | |||||||
| - | - | Oak Ridge capitalized on AI-driven market strength with concentrated exposure to semiconductors, memory, and data centers delivering exceptional returns. Information Technology holdings gained over 50% as memory shortages drove soaring prices and earnings estimates rose dramatically. The manager trimmed positions after extraordinary runs but maintains overweight exposure to AI beneficiaries. Despite persistent inflation and geopolitical risks, broadening earnings growth supports the fundamentals-based investment approach. Full Quick Take Oak Ridge capitalized on AI-driven market strength with concentrated exposure to semiconductors, memory, and data centers delivering exceptional returns. Information Technology holdings gained over 50% as memory shortages drove soaring prices and earnings estimates rose dramatically. The manager trimmed positions after extraordinary runs but maintains overweight exposure to AI beneficiaries. Despite persistent inflation and geopolitical risks, broadening earnings growth supports the fundamentals-based investment approach. | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | Corporate resilience dominated the first half of 2026 as companies delivered earnings growth exceeding 25% and record profit margins despite geopolitical shocks from Iran conflict. The S&P 500 rose 10% year-to-date driven by fundamentals rather than valuation expansion. AI capital spending accelerated with broadening leadership. Inflation from energy remains the key risk, but cessation of Middle East hostilities could enable a stronger second half. Full Quick Take Corporate resilience dominated the first half of 2026 as companies delivered earnings growth exceeding 25% and record profit margins despite geopolitical shocks from Iran conflict. The S&P 500 rose 10% year-to-date driven by fundamentals rather than valuation expansion. AI capital spending accelerated with broadening leadership. Inflation from energy remains the key risk, but cessation of Middle East hostilities could enable a stronger second half. | - | |||||
| - | - | - | Hennessy Equity and Income Fund provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. Full Quick Take Hennessy Equity and Income Fund provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. | ||||||
| - | - | - | Global equities surged 15.3% in Q2 2026 on massive AI infrastructure investment and robust earnings, with semiconductors soaring 49.7% as Taiwan and South Korea posted record export growth. The Fed turned hawkish under new Chair Warsh, signaling potential 2026 rate hikes, while easing US-Iran tensions helped oil retreat 21.2%. China declined 6.8% on weak domestic demand. Emerging markets led at 24.2%, driven by exceptional Asian technology performance. Full Quick Take Global equities surged 15.3% in Q2 2026 on massive AI infrastructure investment and robust earnings, with semiconductors soaring 49.7% as Taiwan and South Korea posted record export growth. The Fed turned hawkish under new Chair Warsh, signaling potential 2026 rate hikes, while easing US-Iran tensions helped oil retreat 21.2%. China declined 6.8% on weak domestic demand. Emerging markets led at 24.2%, driven by exceptional Asian technology performance. | - | |||||
| - | - | - | Risk assets rebounded strongly in Q2 2026 as oil prices collapsed from $100 to $70, easing inflation concerns despite Fed hawkishness. Market breadth improved dramatically with small caps and value outperforming. Emerging markets surged 24% on AI-driven semiconductor demand. The manager rebalanced to long-term targets and maintains gold exposure as a diversifier, advocating disciplined diversification over chasing winners despite cautious optimism on growth and earnings. Full Quick Take Risk assets rebounded strongly in Q2 2026 as oil prices collapsed from $100 to $70, easing inflation concerns despite Fed hawkishness. Market breadth improved dramatically with small caps and value outperforming. Emerging markets surged 24% on AI-driven semiconductor demand. The manager rebalanced to long-term targets and maintains gold exposure as a diversifier, advocating disciplined diversification over chasing winners despite cautious optimism on growth and earnings. | - | |||||
| - | -0.2% | Ruffer's absolute return strategy lost 0.9% in June as Fed hawkishness lifted yields and an Iran deal reversed oil. The fund avoided AI momentum, adding luxury exposure for Asian wealth effects while trimming yen. Gold miners and energy lagged. With concentrated markets and sticky inflation risks, the manager prioritizes capital preservation through diversified protection strategies and contrarian positioning in undervalued areas over chasing current winners. Full Quick Take Ruffer's absolute return strategy lost 0.9% in June as Fed hawkishness lifted yields and an Iran deal reversed oil. The fund avoided AI momentum, adding luxury exposure for Asian wealth effects while trimming yen. Gold miners and energy lagged. With concentrated markets and sticky inflation risks, the manager prioritizes capital preservation through diversified protection strategies and contrarian positioning in undervalued areas over chasing current winners. | - | ||||||
| +2.2% | +1.5% | - | Franklin High Income Fund delivered 2.19% in Q2 2026 as resilient corporate fundamentals and active capital markets supported high-yield bonds despite hawkish Fed commentary. Default rates remain below historical averages at 2.67%, while fund inflows totaled $2.3 billion in June. The fund maintains a constructive outlook with ratings-quality positioning favoring Ca and B bonds, though spreads are fair but not compelling and caution on deeply distressed credits persists. Full Quick Take Franklin High Income Fund delivered 2.19% in Q2 2026 as resilient corporate fundamentals and active capital markets supported high-yield bonds despite hawkish Fed commentary. Default rates remain below historical averages at 2.67%, while fund inflows totaled $2.3 billion in June. The fund maintains a constructive outlook with ratings-quality positioning favoring Ca and B bonds, though spreads are fair but not compelling and caution on deeply distressed credits persists. | - | |||||
| - | - | Horizon Kinetics maintains long-term conviction in compounding assets despite near-term volatility. Securities exchanges trade at crisis-era valuations while demonstrating resilient business models. Bitcoin remains on track for $150,000-$270,000 by 2028 halving. Land holdings offer perpetual compounding and inflation protection. Precious metals royalties reduced on valuation concerns. AI hyperscalers face deteriorating economics at extreme multiples. Patient capital and understanding time's role in compounding remain essential to capturing value. Full Quick Take Horizon Kinetics maintains long-term conviction in compounding assets despite near-term volatility. Securities exchanges trade at crisis-era valuations while demonstrating resilient business models. Bitcoin remains on track for $150,000-$270,000 by 2028 halving. Land holdings offer perpetual compounding and inflation protection. Precious metals royalties reduced on valuation concerns. AI hyperscalers face deteriorating economics at extreme multiples. Patient capital and understanding time's role in compounding remain essential to capturing value. | |||||||
| - | - | Markets rallied in Q2 2026 as small caps surged 22% and leadership broadened beyond mega-cap tech. The U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted energy markets before stabilizing, while AI focus shifted from infrastructure spending to monetization concerns as hyperscaler cash flows weakened. Consumer resilience persisted despite inflation outpacing wages, supported by tax refunds. New Fed Chair Warsh launched policy reviews that may reshape inflation measurement and communications. Full Quick Take Markets rallied in Q2 2026 as small caps surged 22% and leadership broadened beyond mega-cap tech. The U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted energy markets before stabilizing, while AI focus shifted from infrastructure spending to monetization concerns as hyperscaler cash flows weakened. Consumer resilience persisted despite inflation outpacing wages, supported by tax refunds. New Fed Chair Warsh launched policy reviews that may reshape inflation measurement and communications. | |||||||
| - | - | - | The bond market stands at an inflection point as the Fed's neutral rate estimate of 2.75% diverges sharply from the market's 3.70% estimate. This gap creates opposing views on policy restrictiveness and the urgency of rate cuts. The manager holds a neutral portfolio with only a 5% USD conviction position, waiting for clarity on the Fed's path before summer ends to determine the next directional move. Full Quick Take The bond market stands at an inflection point as the Fed's neutral rate estimate of 2.75% diverges sharply from the market's 3.70% estimate. This gap creates opposing views on policy restrictiveness and the urgency of rate cuts. The manager holds a neutral portfolio with only a 5% USD conviction position, waiting for clarity on the Fed's path before summer ends to determine the next directional move. | - | |||||
| - | - | - | AI infrastructure spending drove Q2 2026's 13.8% global equity surge, with semiconductor-exposed markets Taiwan and Korea delivering exceptional gains on sustained hyperscaler demand. US-Iran ceasefire collapsed oil prices, hammering energy stocks. Emerging markets posted their strongest quarter since 2009, though performance concentrated narrowly in AI beneficiaries. Central banks maintained restrictive policy despite moderating inflation. Technology and semiconductor supply chains dominated returns while commodities and energy lagged sharply. Full Quick Take AI infrastructure spending drove Q2 2026's 13.8% global equity surge, with semiconductor-exposed markets Taiwan and Korea delivering exceptional gains on sustained hyperscaler demand. US-Iran ceasefire collapsed oil prices, hammering energy stocks. Emerging markets posted their strongest quarter since 2009, though performance concentrated narrowly in AI beneficiaries. Central banks maintained restrictive policy despite moderating inflation. Technology and semiconductor supply chains dominated returns while commodities and energy lagged sharply. | - | |||||
| +7.2% | +11.1% | Tweedy Browne delivered strong Q2 absolute returns but lagged AI-driven benchmarks. The manager draws explicit parallels to the late 1990s bubble, citing 41X Cape Shiller P/E, hyperscaler capex prisoner's dilemma, and record margin debt. Most AI stocks fail their valuation criteria. The Funds emphasize smaller and mid-cap companies at attractive valuations, positioned to outperform if market excesses correct while participating if animal spirits continue. Full Quick Take Tweedy Browne delivered strong Q2 absolute returns but lagged AI-driven benchmarks. The manager draws explicit parallels to the late 1990s bubble, citing 41X Cape Shiller P/E, hyperscaler capex prisoner's dilemma, and record margin debt. Most AI stocks fail their valuation criteria. The Funds emphasize smaller and mid-cap companies at attractive valuations, positioned to outperform if market excesses correct while participating if animal spirits continue. | - | ||||||
| +0.4% | +0.5% | - | FPA New Income maintains maximum defensiveness with 97% High Quality exposure as credit spreads hit historically tight levels. The fund extended duration to capture attractive risk-free rates at decade highs and initiated TIPS for the first time in 20 years. With spreads in the 1st-4th percentile providing inadequate compensation for credit risk, the manager is positioned to protect capital while waiting for better opportunities to deploy into Credit. Full Quick Take FPA New Income maintains maximum defensiveness with 97% High Quality exposure as credit spreads hit historically tight levels. The fund extended duration to capture attractive risk-free rates at decade highs and initiated TIPS for the first time in 20 years. With spreads in the 1st-4th percentile providing inadequate compensation for credit risk, the manager is positioned to protect capital while waiting for better opportunities to deploy into Credit. | - | |||||
| +2.6% | +2.1% | - | BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund delivered 2.65% in Q2 2026, led by AI-related absolute return strategies and European credit compression. U.S. rates positioning detracted as yields rose on inflation concerns. The team reduced front-end duration, rotated out the curve, increased European and high yield exposure, and trimmed agency MBS and investment grade credit. Focus remains on income, security selection, and high-quality structured products. Full Quick Take BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund delivered 2.65% in Q2 2026, led by AI-related absolute return strategies and European credit compression. U.S. rates positioning detracted as yields rose on inflation concerns. The team reduced front-end duration, rotated out the curve, increased European and high yield exposure, and trimmed agency MBS and investment grade credit. Focus remains on income, security selection, and high-quality structured products. | - | |||||
| +16.7% | - | The Fund returned 16.74% in 2Q2026, beating its benchmark on strong semiconductor exposure as AI demand drove technology outperformance. Geopolitical volatility created opportunity as Iran conflict resolution sent oil lower and lifted risk assets. Overweight semiconductors powered gains while energy exposure detracted. Technology valuations and AI theme durability remain key forward drivers alongside central bank policy and energy prices. Full Quick Take The Fund returned 16.74% in 2Q2026, beating its benchmark on strong semiconductor exposure as AI demand drove technology outperformance. Geopolitical volatility created opportunity as Iran conflict resolution sent oil lower and lifted risk assets. Overweight semiconductors powered gains while energy exposure detracted. Technology valuations and AI theme durability remain key forward drivers alongside central bank policy and energy prices. | - | ||||||
| - | - | Matrix Dividend Income delivered high single-digit gains in Q2 2026 through disciplined value investing in dividend-paying large caps. The portfolio's 2.69% yield and 16.5x P/E multiple offer compelling value versus the S&P 500's 1.08% yield and 21.8x multiple. The manager added Abbott Laboratories and McDonald's at attractive entry points near 52-week lows while trimming winners. Fourteen holdings raised dividends 6.8% year-to-date, supporting the income and growth mandate. Full Quick Take Matrix Dividend Income delivered high single-digit gains in Q2 2026 through disciplined value investing in dividend-paying large caps. The portfolio's 2.69% yield and 16.5x P/E multiple offer compelling value versus the S&P 500's 1.08% yield and 21.8x multiple. The manager added Abbott Laboratories and McDonald's at attractive entry points near 52-week lows while trimming winners. Fourteen holdings raised dividends 6.8% year-to-date, supporting the income and growth mandate. | |||||||
| +9.7% | +7.4% | BBH Select Mid Cap returned 9.7% in Q2 2026, underperforming the 13.8% benchmark as AI infrastructure drove extreme outperformance in high-beta technology hardware. Entegris and Arista Networks led gains on semiconductor cycle strength and data center buildout. The 27-position portfolio trades at 90% of intrinsic value with differentiated positioning across valuations, avoiding the highest-valuation momentum stocks despite their dominance this quarter. Full Quick Take BBH Select Mid Cap returned 9.7% in Q2 2026, underperforming the 13.8% benchmark as AI infrastructure drove extreme outperformance in high-beta technology hardware. Entegris and Arista Networks led gains on semiconductor cycle strength and data center buildout. The 27-position portfolio trades at 90% of intrinsic value with differentiated positioning across valuations, avoiding the highest-valuation momentum stocks despite their dominance this quarter. | |||||||
| - | - | Sandhill sees a bifurcated market where AI-driven semiconductor concentration masks broad weakness, with over half of tech stocks in bear markets despite strong index performance. The firm is deploying capital selectively into overlooked quality businesses including water infrastructure and power equipment plays, while extending duration in corporate bonds above 5%. Consumer data shows growing strain beneath strong headline spending, warranting caution on the economic outlook. Full Quick Take Sandhill sees a bifurcated market where AI-driven semiconductor concentration masks broad weakness, with over half of tech stocks in bear markets despite strong index performance. The firm is deploying capital selectively into overlooked quality businesses including water infrastructure and power equipment plays, while extending duration in corporate bonds above 5%. Consumer data shows growing strain beneath strong headline spending, warranting caution on the economic outlook. | |||||||
| +14.5% | +14.0% | The Fidelity Freedom 2045 Fund delivered 14.51% in Q2 2026, outperforming its benchmark through active positioning favoring non-U.S. equities and strong security selection in semiconductors and AI-related technology. The team increased emerging markets exposure on accelerating earnings revisions while reducing commodities as inflation normalized. The fund maintains an equity overweight with preference for international assets on valuation and dollar weakness potential. Full Quick Take The Fidelity Freedom 2045 Fund delivered 14.51% in Q2 2026, outperforming its benchmark through active positioning favoring non-U.S. equities and strong security selection in semiconductors and AI-related technology. The team increased emerging markets exposure on accelerating earnings revisions while reducing commodities as inflation normalized. The fund maintains an equity overweight with preference for international assets on valuation and dollar weakness potential. | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | Small-cap stocks led a powerful Q2 rally, posting their best first half since 1991 and signaling healthier market breadth after years of narrow leadership. Oil volatility from the Strait of Hormuz crisis is fading, but AI infrastructure spending is driving sticky core inflation. The manager maintained discipline through the spring selloff, adding to quality names and trimming winners, positioning for full market cycles rather than chasing concentrated index momentum. Full Quick Take Small-cap stocks led a powerful Q2 rally, posting their best first half since 1991 and signaling healthier market breadth after years of narrow leadership. Oil volatility from the Strait of Hormuz crisis is fading, but AI infrastructure spending is driving sticky core inflation. The manager maintained discipline through the spring selloff, adding to quality names and trimming winners, positioning for full market cycles rather than chasing concentrated index momentum. | - | |||||
| +15.2% | +1.7% | TCW's concentrated large cap growth fund underperformed in Q2 2026 despite strong absolute returns, as AI infrastructure spending accelerated toward $1 trillion annually. The managers added semiconductor exposure through KLA and Micron while cybersecurity holdings rallied on AI-driven demand. Health care medtech positions detracted. The fund maintains high conviction in the multi-year AI buildout with two-thirds offensive positioning, viewing current valuation as a coiled spring given rising earnings estimates. Full Quick Take TCW's concentrated large cap growth fund underperformed in Q2 2026 despite strong absolute returns, as AI infrastructure spending accelerated toward $1 trillion annually. The managers added semiconductor exposure through KLA and Micron while cybersecurity holdings rallied on AI-driven demand. Health care medtech positions detracted. The fund maintains high conviction in the multi-year AI buildout with two-thirds offensive positioning, viewing current valuation as a coiled spring given rising earnings estimates. | |||||||
| +4.9% | - | PM Capital Australian Companies Fund delivered 4.9% in Q2 2026, driven by European banks, Irish homebuilders, and a Capstone Copper recovery. The manager actively trimmed copper holdings on valuation concerns despite strong fundamentals, while initiating CSL at attractive multiples. Persistent inflation, AI investment boom parallels to the dot.com era, and government spending remain key risks. The portfolio targets materially undervalued businesses positioned for valuation normalization. Full Quick Take PM Capital Australian Companies Fund delivered 4.9% in Q2 2026, driven by European banks, Irish homebuilders, and a Capstone Copper recovery. The manager actively trimmed copper holdings on valuation concerns despite strong fundamentals, while initiating CSL at attractive multiples. Persistent inflation, AI investment boom parallels to the dot.com era, and government spending remain key risks. The portfolio targets materially undervalued businesses positioned for valuation normalization. |
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