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Momentum’s Mixed Signals

Momentum’s Mixed Signals

Mid Cap Core Review of the Fourth Quarter of 2025 | KayneCast 302

January 28, 2026

“From the beginning of April through year end is where you saw low quality dominate the equity markets.”

Each quarter, Jon Christensen, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst, provides an update on the performance of the Mid Cap Core strategy and shares his market outlook. Listen to his most recent episode where Jon recaps market activity during 4Q 2025.

Key Insights and Trends

  • How momentum investing favored lower‑quality stocks across sectors
  • The widening performance gap driven by speculative areas of the market, with both the S&P 500 and small caps advancing but for different reasons
  • The team’s long‑term focus on consistent, stable earnings despite short‑term sentiment pressures
  • Primary contributors and detractors to the Mid Cap Core strategy

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This information is being provided by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC (“KAR”) for illustrative purposes only. Information contained in this material is not intended by KAR to be interpreted as investment advice, a recommendation or solicitation to purchase securities, or a recommendation of a particular course of action and has not been updated since the date of the material, and KAR does not undertake to update the information presented should it change. This information is based on KAR’s opinions at the time of the recording of this material and are subject to change based on market activity. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. KAR makes no warranty as to the accuracy or reliability of the information contained herein. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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