| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 25, 2025 | Baron Discovery Fund | 14.7% | 7.6% | ALKT, BASE, CW, CYBR, DAY, DKNG, DT, EXAS, GWRE, INSP, IRT, KTOS, LLYVA, MAC, MEG, MRCY, NOVT, PAR, RH, TEM, WYNN | AI, Cloud, cybersecurity, defense, growth, small caps, sports betting, technology | The fund is positioned across multiple defense companies benefiting from increased funding and demand for advanced military technologies. Companies like Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Karman Holdings are well positioned for accelerated multi-year growth in areas such as hypersonic technology, drone engines, missile defense, and space launch components. | WYNN INSP CLWR KARH MEG KTOS |
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| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | Baron Discovery Fund | -6.2% | -6.2% | AXON, CWAN, CYBR, DKNG, EXAS, GTLS, GWRE, INDI, INSP, KTOS, LLYVA, MASI, MEG, MRCY, NARI, PAR, RDDT, TEM, TTAN, WING | Biotechnology, defense, growth, Market Dislocation, small cap, tariffs, Value Investing | The fund has significant exposure to defense companies including Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and newly added Karman Holdings. These companies are positioned to benefit from growing defense spending on hypersonic missiles, space programs, and unmanned aircraft solutions. Karman specifically targets the fastest-growing segments of defense with 90% sole-sourced sales and proprietary IP-driven solutions. | ACLX KARM WING MEG INDI EXAS |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | -1.6% | 7.8% | MEG, NEOG, NTRA, SMTC, TNDM, UPST | AI, Genomics, growth, healthcare, semiconductors, small caps, technology | AI is at an inflection point, potentially enabling significant increases in productivity. Upstart leverages AI-powered lending platform with machine learning algorithms to evaluate non-traditional risk factors for more accurate credit assessments. Corporate AI spending faced increased scrutiny in October but remains a secular theme creating attractive investment opportunities. | TNDM MEG NEOG SMTC NTRA UPST |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Baron Discovery Fund | 6.1% | 16.0% | AXON, CDNA, CWAN, CYBR, DAY, DKNG, EXAS, FND, GTLS, GWRE, IRT, KTOS, LLYVA, MAC, MEG, PAR, RDDT, S, TTAN, VRNS | contrarian, growth, REITs, small caps, software, technology, value | Axon highlighted the 2025 launch of an AI bundle oriented around its innovative Draft One product which automates the process of report writing for public safety officers. This represents a significant expansion opportunity as Axon continues to find new areas of growth and pulls ahead of competition. | BC.MI IRT TTAN MAC PAR CHT |
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| 2022 Q4 | Dec 31, 2022 | Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | 5.8% | 9.5% | CLB, GDYN, GKOS, MEG, PI, XMTR | - | View | ||
| 2022 Q4 | Dec 31, 2022 | Baron Discovery Fund | 13.5% | 9.3% | ALGM, AXON, CDNA, DH, FORG, GTLS, MEG, QLYS, RVNC, SMAR | - | View | ||
| 2024 Q3 | Oct 31, 2024 | Liberty Park Capital Management | 7.1% | 2.5% | AUR, BLN.TO, CGNX, CLAR, CLW, ENS, ENVX, ETD, GTLS, HQI, INTT, ITI, KRNT, LMB, MEG, NVEE, SWIM, THRY, XMTR, YOU | Election, Long/Short, Manufacturing, Rate Cuts, small caps, technology | Small cap equities were prime beneficiaries of the risk-on sentiment shift following Fed rate cuts and Trump assassination attempt. The fund focuses on small cap investments with Russell 2000 benchmark and weighted average market cap of $1.4 billion for Select Opportunities portfolio. | XMTR |
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| 2025 Q3 | Oct 28, 2025 | Baron Discovery Fund | 2.8% | 10.6% | AAON, AEIS, BIRK, BMI, CDNA, CYBR, DKNG, DT, EXAS, GTLS, INSP, KTOS, LLYVA, MEG, MRCY, PAR, PRMB, SPRY, WING, WYNN | cybersecurity, defense, earnings, growth, Quality, small cap, technology, water | The Fund benefits from a generational increase in defense spending amid heightened global conflicts. Defense companies like Kratos, Mercury Systems, and Karman Holdings are winning new contracts across multiple divisions and benefiting from the current administration's openness to smaller, agile defense contractors. The defense spending cycle appears to be in a generational upswing. | KTOS WING INSP PAR BIRK KTOS WING INSP BIRK |
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| 2024 Q3 | Oct 23, 2024 | Conestoga Micro Cap Composite | 7.6% | 3.3% | BLFS, BWMN, COCO, DGII, ERII, HLMN, IRMD, MAMA, MEG, OLO, PHR, PLMR, PRO, QTWO, ROAD, SLP, TCYSF, THBRF, TKNO, TRNS, USPH, VCEL, WLDN | growth, healthcare, industrials, Microcap, technology, volatility | The Health Care sector was the largest contributor to relative returns with positions in Alpha Teknova, BioLife Solutions, and iRadimed leading the way. TKNO surged 253% after reporting solid results and calling out an improving biotech funding environment and better customer order activity. However, concerns persist about spending patterns within the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Conestoga Mid Cap Composite | -5.8% | -4.7% | AAON, AZTA, BCPC, BLFS, BMI, BSY, BWMN, COCO, CPRT, CSGP, CSW, CWAN, CWST, CYX, DGII, DSGX, ELVA, ESE, FSV, GNRC, GWRE, HEI.A, IDXX, IIIV, IRMD, IT, JKHY, KRMN, LMAT, MAMA, MEG, MLAB, MMSI, NGEN, NOVT, ODD, OLO, PHR, PL, PLMR, POOL, QTWO, RBC, RGEN, ROAD, ROL, ROP, SPSC, SSTI, STVN, TKNO, TREX, TRNS, TYL, UTI, VCEL, VEEV, VERX, VRSK, WCN, WLDN, WSO, WST | AI, Biotech, defense, healthcare, industrials, mid cap, Quality, technology | The manager emphasizes their focus on high-quality stocks with steady earnings characteristics, noting that their portfolio's emphasis on high-quality, steady earners continued to face headwinds in a market focused on short-term macroeconomic shifts. They believe quality stocks will eventually reclaim leadership after periods of low-quality outperformance. Small Cap biotechnology and pharmaceuticals emerged as significant outperformers in Q4, representing 132% of the Russell 2000 Growth Index's total returns. The manager notes they are materially underweight this sector, which created headwinds for relative performance as biotech rallied 33% for the year. The market showed persistent preference for AI-related hardware and infrastructure stocks, with AI themes dominating Index returns. The manager notes that capital flowed into more speculative AI names within the benchmark, creating valuation compression for traditional quality holdings. Defense-related stocks were among the key drivers of benchmark performance, with investors concentrating capital in defense stocks. The manager notes their lack of exposure to defense contractors weighed on relative results as this sector outperformed significantly. | GNRC BSY CSGP VEEV POOL WST IDXX ROL RGEN JKHY |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Conestoga SMid Cap Composite | -2.7% | -4.7% | AAON, AZTA, BCPC, BLFS, BMI, BSY, BWMN, COCO, CPRT, CSGP, CSW, CWAN, CWST, CYX, DGII, DSGX, ELVA, ESE, FSV, GNRC, GWRE, HEI.A, IDXX, IIIV, IRMD, IT, JKHY, KRMN, LMAT, MAMA, MEG, MLAB, MMSI, NGEN, NOVT, ODD, OLO, PHR, PL, PLMR, POOL, QTWO, RBC, RGEN, ROAD, ROL, ROP, SPSC, SSTI, STVN, TKNO, TREX, TRNS, TYL, UTI, VCEL, VEEV, VERX, VRSK, WCN, WLDN, WSO, WST | Biotechnology, defense, growth, industrials, Quality, small caps, technology | Small Caps achieved nearly 9% earnings growth in 2025 and are projected to grow by an additional 32% in 2026, contrasting with 13% growth expected for Large Caps. Small Caps are trading at a nearly 25% discount to Large Caps, creating a compelling case for outperformance for the first time since 2020. The market experienced extreme leadership concentrated in low-quality, high-beta, unprofitable stocks during the April-October rally. However, profitable stocks began outperforming unprofitable counterparts by over 5% from mid-October through year-end, suggesting high-quality stocks may be reclaiming leadership. Small Cap Biotech/Pharmaceutical stocks represented 132% of the Russell 2000 Growth Index's total returns in the fourth quarter alone, after comprising just 11% through the third quarter. The bioprocessing market showed clear signs of recovery with companies delivering encouraging order growth. Defense technology companies specializing in highly engineered, mission-critical systems showed strong performance. Companies with exposure to space, missiles, hypersonic, and defense programs generated mid-teens organic revenue growth complemented by acquisitions. | GNRC KRMN AAON ROAD STVN TREX POOL FSV CWAN CSW JKHY RBC RGEN |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Conestoga Micro Cap Composite | -1.9% | 16.2% | BLFS, BWMN, COCO, CYX, DGII, ELVA, IIIV, IRMD, MAMA, MEG, PHR, PL, PLMR, QTWO, ROAD, TKNO, TRNS, UTI, VCEL, WLDN | Biotech, consumer, defense, energy, growth, Micro Cap, Quality, small cap | Small Cap biotech and pharmaceutical stocks emerged as significant outperformers in Q4, representing 132% of the Russell 2000 Growth Index's total returns despite comprising just 11% year-to-date through Q3. The portfolio had limited exposure to this sector rally, with mixed results from holdings like Alpha Teknova facing inventory normalization headwinds while IRadimed delivered record results. Defense-related stocks provided strong performance leadership throughout 2025, with Planet Labs benefiting significantly from expanding contracts in government and defense sectors. The company secured significant new contract wins and achieved profitability earlier than expected, delivering a 388% total return for the year. Energy efficiency and grid modernization themes drove strong performance, particularly through Willdan Group which capitalized on surging demand from AI-driven data center markets and large government contracts. Electrovaya also benefited from industrial electrification trends and differentiated battery technology for material handling applications. Consumer staples holdings delivered exceptional performance with strong brand momentum and execution. Mama's Creations achieved 69% annual returns through successful market share capture and new product placements at major retailers, while Vita Coco demonstrated category leadership with 44% annual returns and consistent cash generation. | ODD ELVA BWMN IIIV COCO MAMA IRMD PL |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Baron Discovery Fund | 13.5% | 9.3% | AEIS, AXON, BASE, CDNA, CWAN, CYBR, DKNG, EXAS, GTLS, GWRE, INDI, KTOS, LLYVA, MEG, NARI, PTECH, SIZE, TEM, TWFG, VCYT | growth, healthcare, rates, Rotation, small caps, technology, valuation | The fund believes the bear market in small-cap growth stocks that started in February 2021 is finally ending. Small-cap growth is trading at its largest discount relative to large cap in 25 years, with investors under-allocated to the asset class. The combination of lower interest rates, stronger economic growth, attractive valuations, and easier earnings comparisons creates a backdrop conducive for stronger small company fundamentals and valuation multiples. | NARI TWFG TEM AXON CDNA |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | 5.8% | 9.5% | HLNE, MEG, NTRA, PGNY, PRO, STEP | AI, Cloud, Genomics, growth, healthcare, private markets, small cap, technology | AI is at an inflection point, potentially enabling significant increases in productivity. Utilities sector stocks are being viewed as a play on artificial intelligence given the high electricity consumption needed to power data centers running AI programs. However, Information Technology sector underperformed due to heightened scrutiny around AI spend, with market participants questioning whether the significant rise in AI-related capital expenditures would yield sufficient returns. | PRO PGNY MEG STEP NTRA HLNE |
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| 2023 Q3 | Sep 30, 2023 | Baron Discovery Fund | 13.5% | 9.3% | AEIS, AXNX, AXON, BYD, CWAN, EWCZ, GTLB, GTLS, GWRE, INDI, KNSL, LLYVA, MEG, NVTS, PAR, REPG, REXR, RVNC, S, SILK, SITE, TXG | growth, healthcare, semiconductors, small caps, software, technology, value | The fund initiated a position in SentinelOne, a cybersecurity vendor focused on endpoint protection using AI to detect threats. The company serves over 11,000 organizations and is gaining market share from legacy antivirus vendors who struggle with evolving threats. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jul 31, 2024 | Baron Discovery Fund | 13.5% | 9.3% | AEIS, AXON, BASE, CDXC, CHI, CYBR, DKNG, EXAS, FND, GTLB, GWRE, INSP, ITGR, KNSL, KTOS, MEG, NVMI, PAR, PCOR, SILK, SITE, STVN, TEM, TXRH | AI, Diagnostics, healthcare, small caps, technology, value, volatility | Fund owns several AI-enabled companies including GitLab, SentinelOne, and Couchbase that adapt AI models to enhance their products. Also owns Nova Ltd., a semiconductor capital equipment company enabling AI chip manufacturing. Managers believe the market will broaden from AI hardware to adaptive AI investments. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Conestoga Micro Cap Composite | 7.6% | 3.3% | BLFS, CYRX, DGII, DH, ERII, HLMN, MEG, MLAB, MODN, PHR, PLMR, PRO, QTWO, SLP, SSTI, TCYSF, TKNO, TRNS, UTI, WLDN | Biotechnology, Environmental, growth, healthcare, Industrial, Micro Cap, technology | The portfolio includes multiple biotech-related holdings including BioLife Solutions, Alpha Teknova, and CryoPort serving the life sciences industry. BioLife Solutions exceeded expectations and is seeing increased regulatory approvals for its bio-preservation media. Alpha Teknova provides critical reagents for biopharmaceutical development despite current market headwinds. | View | |
| 2023 Q2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Conestoga Micro Cap Composite | 7.6% | 3.3% | CYRX, DGII, HCAT, IIIV, MEG, MLAB, MODN, NSTG, NVEE, OLO, PL, PRO, ROAD, SSTI, THBRF, TRNS, USPH, VCEL | Biotech, defense, growth, healthcare, industrials, infrastructure, Micro Cap, technology | The portfolio faced challenges in biotech holdings with inventory destocking headwinds prevalent across the industry. Companies like CryoPort and NanoString experienced pressure from the challenging funding environment and weakened biotech demand, though some recovery is expected in 2024. | View | |
| 2022 Q2 | Jun 30, 2022 | Baron Discovery Fund | 13.5% | 9.3% | ALKT, ASGN, CDAY, CWAN, DAVA, DH, ESTA, GTLB, GWRE, MEG, PGNY, REXR, SAIL | - | View |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Baron Discovery Fund | Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. | Industrials | Environmental & Facilities Services | Bull | NYSE | attractive valuation, Bull, environmental services, Industrial Activity, organic growth, regulatory compliance, State Regulation, Testing and Monitoring | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Baron Discovery Fund | Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. | Industrials | Environmental & Facilities Services | Bull | NYSE | Environmental consulting, environmental services, government contracts, regulatory compliance, Remediation, Value | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Montrose Environmental Group Inc | Industrials | Environmental & Facilities Services | Bull | NYSE | Assessment, Chevron deference, environmental compliance, environmental services, Measurement analysis, Permitting, Regulatory authority, Remediation | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Montrose Environmental Group Inc. | Industrials | Environmental & Facilities Services | Bull | NYSE | Assessment, Chevron Doctrine, Consulting, environmental services, regulatory compliance, Remediation, State Regulators | View Pitch |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Fund Letters | Bob Mitchell | Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. | Industrials | Environmental & Facilities Services | Bull | NYSE | Compliance, Environmental, growth, Remediation, services | View Pitch |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Fund Letters | Cole Smead | MEG Energy Corp. | Industrials | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | Bull | Canada, energy, M&A, oil, synergies, value investing | View Pitch | |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Short Thesis | Jehoshaphat Research | Montrose Environmental Group I | Industrials | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production (Oil Sands) | Bear | TSX | Carbon risk, Oil sands, Pipelines, Regulation, WCS | View Pitch |
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