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| +17.8% | - | Meridian Contrarian returned 17.75% in Q2 2026, lagging the momentum-driven Russell 2500's 20.26% as technology concentration dominated returns. Top contributors BlackBerry, CEVA, and PDF Solutions all benefited from accelerating AI and semiconductor cycles, validating the fund's contrarian thesis on operational recovery in out-of-favor names. The manager actively trimmed winners and reduced oil/defense exposure while maintaining conviction in bottom-up research identifying mispriced small-cap recovery opportunities. Full Quick Take Meridian Contrarian returned 17.75% in Q2 2026, lagging the momentum-driven Russell 2500's 20.26% as technology concentration dominated returns. Top contributors BlackBerry, CEVA, and PDF Solutions all benefited from accelerating AI and semiconductor cycles, validating the fund's contrarian thesis on operational recovery in out-of-favor names. The manager actively trimmed winners and reduced oil/defense exposure while maintaining conviction in bottom-up research identifying mispriced small-cap recovery opportunities. | |||||||
| - | - | River Oaks Capital experienced its most challenging period since inception, underperforming benchmarks due to zero AI exposure as capital rotated away from its microcap holdings. Manager Huguley is taking direct action: separating management quality from industry economics assessment, and actively working with portfolio companies to create catalysts through aggressive buybacks and value-realization strategies. With 12 of 15 holdings growing earnings while trading near 50% of fair value, the manager sees compelling long-term opportunities. Full Quick Take River Oaks Capital experienced its most challenging period since inception, underperforming benchmarks due to zero AI exposure as capital rotated away from its microcap holdings. Manager Huguley is taking direct action: separating management quality from industry economics assessment, and actively working with portfolio companies to create catalysts through aggressive buybacks and value-realization strategies. With 12 of 15 holdings growing earnings while trading near 50% of fair value, the manager sees compelling long-term opportunities. | |||||||
| +23.2% | +9.1% | Voss Capital returned 23.2% net in Q2 2026, deploying into undervalued small-cap special situations as fundamentals turn. New positions include Rackspace Technology (AI infrastructure turnaround with unutilized data center capacity), Versigent (automotive wire harness oligopolist at 5x EBITDA), Hill & Smith (US grid infrastructure play at UK discount), and De'Longhi (coffee equipment leader with mispriced Professional segment growing 30%+ annually). Full Quick Take Voss Capital returned 23.2% net in Q2 2026, deploying into undervalued small-cap special situations as fundamentals turn. New positions include Rackspace Technology (AI infrastructure turnaround with unutilized data center capacity), Versigent (automotive wire harness oligopolist at 5x EBITDA), Hill & Smith (US grid infrastructure play at UK discount), and De'Longhi (coffee equipment leader with mispriced Professional segment growing 30%+ annually). | |||||||
| +22.4% | +8.5% | Voss returned +22.4% in Q2 2026 through concentrated small-cap special situations. Four new positions target AI infrastructure turnarounds (Rackspace), automotive electrification (Versigent spin-off at 5x EBITDA), US grid modernization (Hill & Smith at discount valuations), and specialty coffee equipment growth (De'Longhi's mispriced Professional segment). Small-cap fundamentals are inflecting positive with earnings revisions turning favorable while valuations remain deeply discounted, though AI infrastructure concentration presents structural risks. Full Quick Take Voss returned +22.4% in Q2 2026 through concentrated small-cap special situations. Four new positions target AI infrastructure turnarounds (Rackspace), automotive electrification (Versigent spin-off at 5x EBITDA), US grid modernization (Hill & Smith at discount valuations), and specialty coffee equipment growth (De'Longhi's mispriced Professional segment). Small-cap fundamentals are inflecting positive with earnings revisions turning favorable while valuations remain deeply discounted, though AI infrastructure concentration presents structural risks. | |||||||
| - | - | Q2 2026 delivered a decisive equity rebound as geopolitical tensions eased and AI capex reasserted itself. Momentum dominated with one of its strongest quarters since the dot-com era, while Value's outperformance masked a semiconductor concentration bet. Quality's three-year lag now presents a mean-reversion opportunity, with history showing 82% recovery probability. Stretched valuations and momentum dispersion warrant greater factor diversification ahead. Full Quick Take Q2 2026 delivered a decisive equity rebound as geopolitical tensions eased and AI capex reasserted itself. Momentum dominated with one of its strongest quarters since the dot-com era, while Value's outperformance masked a semiconductor concentration bet. Quality's three-year lag now presents a mean-reversion opportunity, with history showing 82% recovery probability. Stretched valuations and momentum dispersion warrant greater factor diversification ahead. | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | 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. | - | |||||
| - | +14.5% | Distillate Capital sees extreme market bifurcation with AI names trading at over 50x free cash flow after $25 trillion in gains against minimal fundamental improvement. The manager actively avoids AI due to unfavorable risk/reward in an increasingly competitive industry. Outside mega-caps, tremendous value exists with stocks at double-digit FCF yields. The Small/Mid Quality Value strategy trades at 8% FCF/EV yield versus 2.9% for the S&P 500, positioned for outperformance when fundamentals reassert. Full Quick Take Distillate Capital sees extreme market bifurcation with AI names trading at over 50x free cash flow after $25 trillion in gains against minimal fundamental improvement. The manager actively avoids AI due to unfavorable risk/reward in an increasingly competitive industry. Outside mega-caps, tremendous value exists with stocks at double-digit FCF yields. The Small/Mid Quality Value strategy trades at 8% FCF/EV yield versus 2.9% for the S&P 500, positioned for outperformance when fundamentals reassert. | |||||||
| - | - | 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. | |||||||
| - | +3.9% | Distillate's International FSV strategy lagged in Q2 2026 as AI-driven momentum and semiconductor concentration dominated returns, but the manager sees this as opportunity. AI names gained $25 trillion in value on just $300 billion of FCF growth, creating extreme valuation bifurcation. The strategy trades at 8.5% FCF/EV yield versus 4.6% for the benchmark, the widest discount since inception, positioning for outperformance when fundamentals reassert themselves as they did post-2000. Full Quick Take Distillate's International FSV strategy lagged in Q2 2026 as AI-driven momentum and semiconductor concentration dominated returns, but the manager sees this as opportunity. AI names gained $25 trillion in value on just $300 billion of FCF growth, creating extreme valuation bifurcation. The strategy trades at 8.5% FCF/EV yield versus 4.6% for the benchmark, the widest discount since inception, positioning for outperformance when fundamentals reassert themselves as they did post-2000. | |||||||
| - | - | - | KAR underperformed in Q2 2026 as AI speculation drove extreme outperformance of low-quality stocks, semiconductors, and non-earners. The firm deliberately avoids these near-term beneficiaries, maintaining focus on durable earnings and competitive moats. Low-quality outperformed high-quality by three standard deviations, matching extremes only seen in 1999 and 2009. KAR expects eventual normalization favoring profitability but acknowledges uncertainty on timing. Full Quick Take KAR underperformed in Q2 2026 as AI speculation drove extreme outperformance of low-quality stocks, semiconductors, and non-earners. The firm deliberately avoids these near-term beneficiaries, maintaining focus on durable earnings and competitive moats. Low-quality outperformed high-quality by three standard deviations, matching extremes only seen in 1999 and 2009. KAR expects eventual normalization favoring profitability but acknowledges uncertainty on timing. | - | |||||
| +15.6% | +20.9% | - | Northern Small Cap Value Fund gained 15.60% in Q2 2026 but trailed its Russell 2000 Value benchmark by 159 basis points. Underperformance stemmed from weak stock selection in Health Care and Information Technology despite strength in Financials. The quantitative model's 'BUY'-rated stocks lagged 'SELL'-rated names. Management maintains its disciplined focus on reasonably priced, profitable small-caps while avoiding lower-quality companies. Full Quick Take Northern Small Cap Value Fund gained 15.60% in Q2 2026 but trailed its Russell 2000 Value benchmark by 159 basis points. Underperformance stemmed from weak stock selection in Health Care and Information Technology despite strength in Financials. The quantitative model's 'BUY'-rated stocks lagged 'SELL'-rated names. Management maintains its disciplined focus on reasonably priced, profitable small-caps while avoiding lower-quality companies. | - | |||||
| +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. | |||||||
| +11.5% | +16.2% | Crossroads returned 11.5% net in Q2 as concentrated small-cap portfolio captured market broadening. Nebius emerged as AI hyperscaler with $46B contracts and 50% margins. AST SpaceMobile scaled to 12 satellites with FCC authorization for 248-satellite constellation. Nintendo marked down on memory headwinds despite 150% profit growth. FTAI secured $1.5B data center power order. Manager added to positions during July momentum unwind, maintaining focus on hard catalysts independent of macro. Full Quick Take Crossroads returned 11.5% net in Q2 as concentrated small-cap portfolio captured market broadening. Nebius emerged as AI hyperscaler with $46B contracts and 50% margins. AST SpaceMobile scaled to 12 satellites with FCC authorization for 248-satellite constellation. Nintendo marked down on memory headwinds despite 150% profit growth. FTAI secured $1.5B data center power order. Manager added to positions during July momentum unwind, maintaining focus on hard catalysts independent of macro. | |||||||
| - | - | - | Equity markets delivered one of their strongest quarterly reversals in years, driven by exceptional earnings growth and broadening participation beyond mega-cap tech. The AI trade matured as semiconductor suppliers surged and productivity gains diffused across sectors. A fragile US-Iran ceasefire eased oil prices temporarily. High rates and reaccelerating inflation keep Fed cuts off the table, leaving little margin for error despite constructive fundamentals. Full Quick Take Equity markets delivered one of their strongest quarterly reversals in years, driven by exceptional earnings growth and broadening participation beyond mega-cap tech. The AI trade matured as semiconductor suppliers surged and productivity gains diffused across sectors. A fragile US-Iran ceasefire eased oil prices temporarily. High rates and reaccelerating inflation keep Fed cuts off the table, leaving little margin for error despite constructive fundamentals. | - | |||||
| - | -6.8% | Australian small-cap fund down 3.4% in July on AI unwind and Middle East tensions, with strong performance from financial software and energy holdings offset by building materials weakness. Domestic economy softening and housing under pressure, but inflation easing strengthens case against further rate hikes. Small-cap valuations at multi-year lows following 20%+ decline since October 2025, creating attractive entry points despite near-term headwinds. Full Quick Take Australian small-cap fund down 3.4% in July on AI unwind and Middle East tensions, with strong performance from financial software and energy holdings offset by building materials weakness. Domestic economy softening and housing under pressure, but inflation easing strengthens case against further rate hikes. Small-cap valuations at multi-year lows following 20%+ decline since October 2025, creating attractive entry points despite near-term headwinds. | - | ||||||
| +4.9% | +8.3% | Alluvial Fund's boring portfolio of cash flow producers at deep discounts underperformed momentum-driven benchmarks in Q2 2026. The manager is adding to Zegona Communications at 7-8x free cash flow following a 27% pullback and participating fully in McDermott International's transformative rights offering that substantially deleverages the company. Portfolio trades at large discounts to intrinsic value with clear catalysts ahead across multiple holdings. Full Quick Take Alluvial Fund's boring portfolio of cash flow producers at deep discounts underperformed momentum-driven benchmarks in Q2 2026. The manager is adding to Zegona Communications at 7-8x free cash flow following a 27% pullback and participating fully in McDermott International's transformative rights offering that substantially deleverages the company. Portfolio trades at large discounts to intrinsic value with clear catalysts ahead across multiple holdings. | |||||||
| - | +14.9% | Sohra Peak delivered +14.9% net in H1 2026, driven by D-BOX Technologies and Auto Partner, both validating the manager's high-conviction value theses. The concentrated portfolio of 11 small-cap holdings, 92% non-US, reflects a disciplined approach to finding undervalued companies with limited analyst coverage. The manager is now actively pursuing South Korean small-caps, viewing them as exceptionally cheap with corporate governance reform catalysts ahead. Full Quick Take Sohra Peak delivered +14.9% net in H1 2026, driven by D-BOX Technologies and Auto Partner, both validating the manager's high-conviction value theses. The concentrated portfolio of 11 small-cap holdings, 92% non-US, reflects a disciplined approach to finding undervalued companies with limited analyst coverage. The manager is now actively pursuing South Korean small-caps, viewing them as exceptionally cheap with corporate governance reform catalysts ahead. | |||||||
| +19.8% | +27.0% | FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund delivered 27% YTD returns through Q2 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 400 basis points. Technology holdings drove performance with component manufacturers and distributors up 100%+ on cyclical recovery and data center exposure. Managers aggressively trimmed winners as valuations expanded, redeploying capital into utilities, financials, and industrials. Portfolio remains concentrated in high-quality compounders trading at reasonable valuations with strong cash generation. Full Quick Take FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund delivered 27% YTD returns through Q2 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 400 basis points. Technology holdings drove performance with component manufacturers and distributors up 100%+ on cyclical recovery and data center exposure. Managers aggressively trimmed winners as valuations expanded, redeploying capital into utilities, financials, and industrials. Portfolio remains concentrated in high-quality compounders trading at reasonable valuations with strong cash generation. | |||||||
| +6.7% | - | The Fund returned 6.7% in Q2 as small and mid-cap UK stocks reversed multi-year underperformance. Holdings like Intertek, Renishaw, and Auction Technology delivered strong gains on positive trading updates and takeover interest. Energy holdings declined on the Iran ceasefire. The Fund now trades at a historic valuation discount to the UK market despite superior Quality characteristics, presenting a compelling opportunity for patient investors. Full Quick Take The Fund returned 6.7% in Q2 as small and mid-cap UK stocks reversed multi-year underperformance. Holdings like Intertek, Renishaw, and Auction Technology delivered strong gains on positive trading updates and takeover interest. Energy holdings declined on the Iran ceasefire. The Fund now trades at a historic valuation discount to the UK market despite superior Quality characteristics, presenting a compelling opportunity for patient investors. | |||||||
| - | - | 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. | - | ||||||
| +9.9% | +13.6% | The fund underperformed in Q2 2026 as it missed the sharp rally in speculative technology names and quantum computing stocks, while overweights to materials and energy detracted. Semiconductor and defense holdings performed well. The manager added regional banks and commercial real estate services, maintaining conviction in small/mid-cap fundamentals despite near-term geopolitical and election risks. Valuations remain attractive at multi-decade lows relative to large caps. Full Quick Take The fund underperformed in Q2 2026 as it missed the sharp rally in speculative technology names and quantum computing stocks, while overweights to materials and energy detracted. Semiconductor and defense holdings performed well. The manager added regional banks and commercial real estate services, maintaining conviction in small/mid-cap fundamentals despite near-term geopolitical and election risks. Valuations remain attractive at multi-decade lows relative to large caps. | - | ||||||
| +39.1% | +10.4% | Immersion Investment Partners returned 39.1% in Q2 2026 as the market reversed its irrational Q1 selloff of non-AI holdings. The concentrated micro- and small-cap fund added capital near Q1 lows in companies like Red Violet and Mama's Creations, where temporary factors created gaps between price and value. New position Strata Critical Medical offers compelling growth in organ transplant logistics with significant consolidation opportunities ahead. Full Quick Take Immersion Investment Partners returned 39.1% in Q2 2026 as the market reversed its irrational Q1 selloff of non-AI holdings. The concentrated micro- and small-cap fund added capital near Q1 lows in companies like Red Violet and Mama's Creations, where temporary factors created gaps between price and value. New position Strata Critical Medical offers compelling growth in organ transplant logistics with significant consolidation opportunities ahead. | |||||||
| +32.6% | +32.9% | 13D Activist Fund restructured to concentrate capital on 15-20 best global activist campaigns, adding nine positions in Japan and Europe. Q2 2026 returned 32.61% net as fund capitalized on small-cap value rotation and activist catalysts. Japanese activism offers multi-decade opportunity with companies holding 49% cash-to-market-cap and structural tailwinds from regulatory support, management turnover, and capital inflows. New positions target operational improvements, asset monetization, and margin expansion. Full Quick Take 13D Activist Fund restructured to concentrate capital on 15-20 best global activist campaigns, adding nine positions in Japan and Europe. Q2 2026 returned 32.61% net as fund capitalized on small-cap value rotation and activist catalysts. Japanese activism offers multi-decade opportunity with companies holding 49% cash-to-market-cap and structural tailwinds from regulatory support, management turnover, and capital inflows. New positions target operational improvements, asset monetization, and margin expansion. | |||||||
| - | -4.3% | - | Smoak Capital Management provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. Full Quick Take Smoak Capital Management provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. | ||||||
| +20.8% | - | - | Liberty Park Capital Management provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. Full Quick Take Liberty Park Capital Management provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. | ||||||
| +6.3% | - | - | RF Capital executed a portfolio reset in Q2, moving from 80% cash to fully invested by concentrating capital in small-cap emerging compounders and early inflection opportunities. The five largest positions now represent 63% of the portfolio. The manager seeks underfollowed businesses with accelerating growth, improving profitability, and positive price action, deploying capital only when business performance, valuation, and momentum align. Full Quick Take RF Capital executed a portfolio reset in Q2, moving from 80% cash to fully invested by concentrating capital in small-cap emerging compounders and early inflection opportunities. The five largest positions now represent 63% of the portfolio. The manager seeks underfollowed businesses with accelerating growth, improving profitability, and positive price action, deploying capital only when business performance, valuation, and momentum align. | - | |||||
| +12.5% | +3.5% | Baron Small Cap Fund's Q2 2026 return of 12.57% trailed the Russell 2000 Growth Index due to underexposure to momentum and beta factors that dominated performance. Data center holdings including Vertiv and Legence surged on AI infrastructure demand while software names declined on AI disruption concerns. The manager sees small caps well-positioned with attractive valuations and strengthening industrial fundamentals despite near-term geopolitical uncertainty. Full Quick Take Baron Small Cap Fund's Q2 2026 return of 12.57% trailed the Russell 2000 Growth Index due to underexposure to momentum and beta factors that dominated performance. Data center holdings including Vertiv and Legence surged on AI infrastructure demand while software names declined on AI disruption concerns. The manager sees small caps well-positioned with attractive valuations and strengthening industrial fundamentals despite near-term geopolitical uncertainty. | |||||||
| - | - | - | 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. | - | |||||
| +5.4% | +3.0% | Maran Partners returned +5.4% net in Q2 2026 despite market headwinds, executing two high-conviction special situation trades: a bridge loan in the underserved small credit market and a SpaceX IPO arbitrage at a 30% discount. Core small and microcap holdings are actively unlocking value through sales processes and buybacks. The concentrated portfolio has generated mid-teens annualized returns since inception with 9% alpha versus Russell 2000. Full Quick Take Maran Partners returned +5.4% net in Q2 2026 despite market headwinds, executing two high-conviction special situation trades: a bridge loan in the underserved small credit market and a SpaceX IPO arbitrage at a 30% discount. Core small and microcap holdings are actively unlocking value through sales processes and buybacks. The concentrated portfolio has generated mid-teens annualized returns since inception with 9% alpha versus Russell 2000. | - | ||||||
| -6.7% | - | Classic value investor running concentrated compounder portfolio down 3.86% in 2025 but up over 10% excluding currency headwinds from NIS strength. Actively avoiding Magnificent Ten AI bubble while portfolio companies compound FCF at 20% annually versus 3.5% for S&P 500, trading at half the market multiple. Increased positions in insurance, asset managers, and Constellation Software at 50% discount. Maintains full equity exposure with multi-year horizon. Full Quick Take Classic value investor running concentrated compounder portfolio down 3.86% in 2025 but up over 10% excluding currency headwinds from NIS strength. Actively avoiding Magnificent Ten AI bubble while portfolio companies compound FCF at 20% annually versus 3.5% for S&P 500, trading at half the market multiple. Increased positions in insurance, asset managers, and Constellation Software at 50% discount. Maintains full equity exposure with multi-year horizon. | |||||||
| +20.0% | +19.0% | - | Long Cast Advisers provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. Full Quick Take Long Cast Advisers provides comprehensive portfolio insights and market positioning for 2026 Q2. | ||||||
| +9.6% | +14.6% | Sycamore Mid Cap Value underperformed in Q2 2026 as extreme AI-driven concentration penalized diversified value managers. The strategy avoided parabolic semiconductor and tech hardware stocks on valuation discipline, costing 323 basis points. Top contributors included managed care and industrial cyclicals benefiting from sector-specific catalysts. The manager warns of systemic risks from record speculation, circular AI financing, and household equity exposure at all-time highs, advocating rotation away from euphoric AI names into neglected value opportunities. Full Quick Take Sycamore Mid Cap Value underperformed in Q2 2026 as extreme AI-driven concentration penalized diversified value managers. The strategy avoided parabolic semiconductor and tech hardware stocks on valuation discipline, costing 323 basis points. Top contributors included managed care and industrial cyclicals benefiting from sector-specific catalysts. The manager warns of systemic risks from record speculation, circular AI financing, and household equity exposure at all-time highs, advocating rotation away from euphoric AI names into neglected value opportunities. | |||||||
| +37.5% | +33.1% | - | Kennedy Capital's Small Cap Growth composite surged 37.53% net in Q2 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 1,182 bps through concentrated exposure to AI infrastructure and onshoring themes. A memory and AI infrastructure provider quadrupled after raising guidance on AI-driven demand. Small caps posted their best first half since 1991, finally outpacing large caps. The manager expects earnings growth to drive future returns as valuations are relatively full. Full Quick Take Kennedy Capital's Small Cap Growth composite surged 37.53% net in Q2 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 1,182 bps through concentrated exposure to AI infrastructure and onshoring themes. A memory and AI infrastructure provider quadrupled after raising guidance on AI-driven demand. Small caps posted their best first half since 1991, finally outpacing large caps. The manager expects earnings growth to drive future returns as valuations are relatively full. | - | |||||
| - | - | Voya MI Dynamic Small Cap Fund outperformed the Russell 2000 in 2Q26 through machine learning-driven stock selection, capitalizing on AI infrastructure demand via data center power, networking, and semiconductor positions. Small caps outperformed as market leadership broadened beyond mega-cap tech. The managers expect increasing selectivity ahead, with performance driven by earnings sustainability and fundamentals rather than momentum, creating opportunities in defensives and rate-sensitive sectors. Full Quick Take Voya MI Dynamic Small Cap Fund outperformed the Russell 2000 in 2Q26 through machine learning-driven stock selection, capitalizing on AI infrastructure demand via data center power, networking, and semiconductor positions. Small caps outperformed as market leadership broadened beyond mega-cap tech. The managers expect increasing selectivity ahead, with performance driven by earnings sustainability and fundamentals rather than momentum, creating opportunities in defensives and rate-sensitive sectors. | - | ||||||
| - | - | 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. | |||||||
| +18.2% | +18.2% | GW&K's small cap core fund trailed the Russell 2000's 21.5% Q2 rally as speculative, low-quality stocks dominated. The fund's quality bias and cash position created headwinds, but June's normalization drove a rebound. With small caps up over 1200 bps versus large caps year-to-date on strong earnings and broadening participation, managers see continued opportunity as fundamentals trump speculation. Full Quick Take GW&K's small cap core fund trailed the Russell 2000's 21.5% Q2 rally as speculative, low-quality stocks dominated. The fund's quality bias and cash position created headwinds, but June's normalization drove a rebound. With small caps up over 1200 bps versus large caps year-to-date on strong earnings and broadening participation, managers see continued opportunity as fundamentals trump speculation. | - | ||||||
| +21.9% | +25.8% | Frontier's small-cap growth fund lagged its benchmark in Q2 despite strong absolute returns of 21.90%, as AI infrastructure stocks drove outsized gains in the small-cap universe. Technology holdings led performance while financials and industrials detracted. The managers are positioning for a potential broadening of market leadership as declining oil prices may prompt Fed rate cuts, stimulating previously subdued housing and auto sectors. Full Quick Take Frontier's small-cap growth fund lagged its benchmark in Q2 despite strong absolute returns of 21.90%, as AI infrastructure stocks drove outsized gains in the small-cap universe. Technology holdings led performance while financials and industrials detracted. The managers are positioning for a potential broadening of market leadership as declining oil prices may prompt Fed rate cuts, stimulating previously subdued housing and auto sectors. | |||||||
| +18.9% | +27.8% | Signia's concentrated small cap value portfolio returned 27.82% net in H1 2026, outperforming the Russell 2000 Value by 482 basis points. The managers successfully navigated geopolitical oil shocks by trimming energy winners and rotating into compelling turnarounds like Cracker Barrel and Itron. They see a historic market rotation from mega caps to small caps underway, positioning the strategy for continued outperformance. Full Quick Take Signia's concentrated small cap value portfolio returned 27.82% net in H1 2026, outperforming the Russell 2000 Value by 482 basis points. The managers successfully navigated geopolitical oil shocks by trimming energy winners and rotating into compelling turnarounds like Cracker Barrel and Itron. They see a historic market rotation from mega caps to small caps underway, positioning the strategy for continued outperformance. | |||||||
| - | - | - | 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. | - | |||||
| - | +32.4% | AGT Partners delivered +32.4% in 1H26 through a dual strategy of owning quality large-caps with durable moats (TSMC, Microsoft, Alphabet) and under-followed small-caps in unglamorous sectors. The manager initiated Alphabet on AI monetization evidence, holds SK Hynix cautiously amid unsustainable memory pricing, and is evolving toward constructive shareholder engagement by appointing ex-Dyna-Mac CEO as advisor to unlock value in smaller holdings. Full Quick Take AGT Partners delivered +32.4% in 1H26 through a dual strategy of owning quality large-caps with durable moats (TSMC, Microsoft, Alphabet) and under-followed small-caps in unglamorous sectors. The manager initiated Alphabet on AI monetization evidence, holds SK Hynix cautiously amid unsustainable memory pricing, and is evolving toward constructive shareholder engagement by appointing ex-Dyna-Mac CEO as advisor to unlock value in smaller holdings. | |||||||
| +35.3% | - | Osterweis Opportunity Fund returned 35% in Q2 2026, significantly outperforming on AI-driven semiconductor and infrastructure gains. SiTime and Semtech led with triple-digit and strong returns respectively as data center CapEx surged. Managers now rotating profits from crowded AI winners into undervalued Software, Health Care, and Consumer names with sustainable growth, anticipating consolidation as infrastructure spending moderates. Full Quick Take Osterweis Opportunity Fund returned 35% in Q2 2026, significantly outperforming on AI-driven semiconductor and infrastructure gains. SiTime and Semtech led with triple-digit and strong returns respectively as data center CapEx surged. Managers now rotating profits from crowded AI winners into undervalued Software, Health Care, and Consumer names with sustainable growth, anticipating consolidation as infrastructure spending moderates. | |||||||
| +12.6% | +10.4% | The London Company Small Cap returned 12.6% net in Q2 but underperformed the Russell 2000's 21.5% as markets rewarded high-beta momentum over quality fundamentals. The manager maintains conviction in durable, high-quality businesses positioned to compound over full cycles. They express caution on elevated valuations, fragile AI capex with negative hyperscaler free cash flow, and historic index concentration, expecting more modest returns ahead and positioning for mean reversion toward fundamentals-driven performance. Full Quick Take The London Company Small Cap returned 12.6% net in Q2 but underperformed the Russell 2000's 21.5% as markets rewarded high-beta momentum over quality fundamentals. The manager maintains conviction in durable, high-quality businesses positioned to compound over full cycles. They express caution on elevated valuations, fragile AI capex with negative hyperscaler free cash flow, and historic index concentration, expecting more modest returns ahead and positioning for mean reversion toward fundamentals-driven performance. | |||||||
| +11.8% | +7.8% | The London Company SMID Cap returned 11.8% net in Q2 but lagged the Russell 2500's 20.3% gain as momentum trumped quality. Semiconductors and AI infrastructure drove the rally, benefiting holdings like Entegris and Qualys. The manager made no trades, maintaining conviction in durable businesses despite near-term underperformance. Outlook is constructive but cautious given fragile AI capex dynamics, elevated valuations, and sticky inflation limiting Fed flexibility. Full Quick Take The London Company SMID Cap returned 11.8% net in Q2 but lagged the Russell 2500's 20.3% gain as momentum trumped quality. Semiconductors and AI infrastructure drove the rally, benefiting holdings like Entegris and Qualys. The manager made no trades, maintaining conviction in durable businesses despite near-term underperformance. Outlook is constructive but cautious given fragile AI capex dynamics, elevated valuations, and sticky inflation limiting Fed flexibility. | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund combines value and momentum factors to build a 50-stock small cap portfolio using strict quantitative screens. The Fund is heavily overweight Industrials, Energy, Technology, and Materials, positioning for AI infrastructure buildout, manufacturing reshoring, grid electrification, defense spending, and materials scarcity. With a median 0.9x price-to-sales ratio versus 2.0x for the Russell 2000, the strategy targets attractively valued companies with strong price momentum. Full Quick Take Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund combines value and momentum factors to build a 50-stock small cap portfolio using strict quantitative screens. The Fund is heavily overweight Industrials, Energy, Technology, and Materials, positioning for AI infrastructure buildout, manufacturing reshoring, grid electrification, defense spending, and materials scarcity. With a median 0.9x price-to-sales ratio versus 2.0x for the Russell 2000, the strategy targets attractively valued companies with strong price momentum. | - | |||||
| +21.5% | - | Meridian Small Cap Growth returned 21.54% in Q2 2026, trailing its benchmark's 25.71% as quality-oriented, lower-beta positioning faced headwinds in a risk-on rally favoring high-beta stocks. Strong stock selection partially offset factor drag, led by medical device and biotech winners including Hinge Health, Definium Therapeutics, and Veracyte. The fund maintains its focus on recurring-revenue businesses with competitive moats while monitoring Iran conflict, inflation, and rate risks. Full Quick Take Meridian Small Cap Growth returned 21.54% in Q2 2026, trailing its benchmark's 25.71% as quality-oriented, lower-beta positioning faced headwinds in a risk-on rally favoring high-beta stocks. Strong stock selection partially offset factor drag, led by medical device and biotech winners including Hinge Health, Definium Therapeutics, and Veracyte. The fund maintains its focus on recurring-revenue businesses with competitive moats while monitoring Iran conflict, inflation, and rate risks. | |||||||
| +41.7% | +37.8% | Summers Value Fund posted its best quarter ever at 41.7% net, capitalizing on deeply discounted small-cap healthcare opportunities. The concentrated portfolio benefited from M&A activity, strong product launches at Liquidia and Electromed, and a 106% gain on Avanos acquisition. Over 50% allocated to pharma/biotech with heavy royalty exposure. Despite one misstep on Embecta, the strategy continues finding special situations at attractive valuations. Full Quick Take Summers Value Fund posted its best quarter ever at 41.7% net, capitalizing on deeply discounted small-cap healthcare opportunities. The concentrated portfolio benefited from M&A activity, strong product launches at Liquidia and Electromed, and a 106% gain on Avanos acquisition. Over 50% allocated to pharma/biotech with heavy royalty exposure. Despite one misstep on Embecta, the strategy continues finding special situations at attractive valuations. | |||||||
| +13.0% | +7.9% | - | Grandeur Peak's high-quality small-cap portfolios began surfacing in Q2 after years underwater, driven by strong semiconductor performance and a broad market rally favoring fundamentals over speculation. The firm rotated away from AI-threatened software into industrials and consumer franchises trading at attractive valuations. While most holdings haven't yet re-rated, management believes earnings growth will eventually force market recognition and sustained outperformance. Full Quick Take Grandeur Peak's high-quality small-cap portfolios began surfacing in Q2 after years underwater, driven by strong semiconductor performance and a broad market rally favoring fundamentals over speculation. The firm rotated away from AI-threatened software into industrials and consumer franchises trading at attractive valuations. While most holdings haven't yet re-rated, management believes earnings growth will eventually force market recognition and sustained outperformance. | - | |||||
| - | - | Q2 2026 saw stocks rally 15% to record highs despite Middle East conflict and inflation spike. AI spending drove semiconductor stocks up 88% in their strongest quarter in 30 years, while market leadership broadened to small-caps gaining 21.5%. Oil reversed from $115 to $70 following ceasefire, expected to ease inflation. Market demonstrated resilience through significant volatility. Full Quick Take Q2 2026 saw stocks rally 15% to record highs despite Middle East conflict and inflation spike. AI spending drove semiconductor stocks up 88% in their strongest quarter in 30 years, while market leadership broadened to small-caps gaining 21.5%. Oil reversed from $115 to $70 following ceasefire, expected to ease inflation. Market demonstrated resilience through significant volatility. | |||||||
| -1.6% | - | Langdon sees exceptional opportunity in Canadian small caps as market capital concentrates on AI narratives, leaving quality businesses overlooked. Portfolio holdings like A&W Food Services continue compounding intrinsic value through disciplined execution and strong culture, yet trade flat as investor attention flows elsewhere. The fund is positioned in resilient, faster-growing companies at attractive valuations, requiring patience to capture value as fundamentals compound regardless of market attention. Full Quick Take Langdon sees exceptional opportunity in Canadian small caps as market capital concentrates on AI narratives, leaving quality businesses overlooked. Portfolio holdings like A&W Food Services continue compounding intrinsic value through disciplined execution and strong culture, yet trade flat as investor attention flows elsewhere. The fund is positioned in resilient, faster-growing companies at attractive valuations, requiring patience to capture value as fundamentals compound regardless of market attention. |
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