The arbitrage and opportunistic book contributed approximately one-third of total gross returns, with activity spread across single-name catalyst shorts, merger arbitrage, and volatility positions. Notable contributors included Core Scientific/CoreWeave merger arbitrage adding +550 basis points and a long-volatility position in Alphabet contributing +630 basis points. Several biotechnology positions were added to the long book during the year. The sector remains structurally undercapitalized, leading to persistent underpricing of positive scientific outcomes relative to long-term net present value, even when individual stocks reprice sharply following data releases. AST SpaceMobile has rerated materially over the past year despite relatively limited changes to the underlying business. Progress has largely taken the form of execution against previously stated milestones, advancing the regulatory framework and continuing to move the technology toward operational readiness. GameStop's operational turnaround has been notable, transitioning from a structurally challenged model to one that is meaningfully more stable. The company is constructive on collectibles initiatives, including development of new digital collectible products, viewed as an underappreciated contributor to future economics.
AI, Biotech, Decoupling, Global Markets, Mining, Rate Cuts, small caps, tariffs
AI stocks were among top performers despite high valuations, with momentum overcoming valuation concerns. Chinese DeepSeek caused temporary rotation but recovery was strong due to hyperscaler commitment to increased CAPEX spending. AI boom touched all regions with astronomical gains in memory chips and private LLM companies. Small cap performance varied by region with US Russell 2000 gaining 2.2% in Q4. Speculative stocks reversed significantly after strong Q3. European small caps showed value outperformance driven by lower rates and weakening dollar. Biotech sector gained 29% in Q4 with Russell 2000 Biotech up 75% since June. 2025 marked significant shift from US dominance to non-US strength driven by cheap valuations and tariff impacts. Tariffs triggered rally in domestic-oriented themes like European defense which gained over 100%. Emerging markets shrugged off tariff concerns with many top performers seeing limited impact from substantial tariff increases. Precious metals surge dominated Canadian small caps leading to best year since 2009 with MSCI Canada Small Cap up 54%. Mining stocks contributed two-thirds of index return and represent 43% of index heading into 2026. Australian mining also saw double-digit rally offsetting broad declines elsewhere.
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