Highlights:
- The rebound in deep cyclical stocks moderated in Q2 with large cap growth outperforming value and the reward to business quality metrics varying.
- The portfolio trailed its Russell 1000 Growth Index benchmark in Q2 due entirely to stock selection.
- Selection in the Information Technology and Health Care sectors detracted most from relative returns; selection in the Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary and Real Estate sectors contributed positively.
- The portfolio’s overweight in Materials detracted from results but this was mitigated by the portfolio’s lack of exposure to Consumer Staples and Industrials as well as its overweight in Real Estate.
- No positions were initiated or liquidated but the portfolio’s position in Alphabet was trimmed on strength and we added to Ball Corp on weakness.
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