Every quarter, our portfolio managers and research analysts provide in-depth analysis and insightful stock market commentary, analyzing performance, and discussing the latest trends and behaviors impacting the market.
At KAR, we offer high-conviction investment strategies focusing on quality businesses within the small cap, mid cap, large cap, and international asset classes.
In our Q1 2025 discussion roundup, you’ll find individual recaps of several of our actively managed strategies, all recorded in our podcast, KayneCast. By subscribing to KayneCast, you’ll be automatically notified when future updates become available, ensuring you’ll always stay informed and up to date on our investment strategies.
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Q1 2025 Stock Market Recap
In our 1Q 2025 podcast, Julie Biel, Chief Market Strategist, discusses the knowns and unknowns surrounding tariff announcements and their potential impact on the market and interest rates. Julie also highlights consumer fatigue caused by uncertainty and rising costs, explaining how these issues are affecting consumer behavior. Julie also explores the adoption of generative AI and its implications for various industries. Finally, she provides an overview of the rally in Europe and international markets, offering perspective on global market trends.
KAR Contributors: Julie Biel, Ben Falcone
Listen to the full discussion in episode 279 of KayneCast or read the complete Q1 2025 Market Review Summary.
Q1 2025 Strategy Review
Episode 280: Is the Tide Shifting Toward International Equities?
KAR International Small Cap
Contributors: Hyung Kim, Ben Falcone
Episode 281: Where is the Path Forward?
KAR Mid Cap Sustainable Growth
Contributors: Chris Armbruster, Ben Falcone
Episode 282: Why Solid Balance Sheets and Pricing Power Matter
KAR Small Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone
Episode 283: Managing Tariffs with Strong Business
KAR Global Dividend Yield
Contributors: Richard Sherry, Ben Falcone
Episode 284: Tariffs, the Talk of the Party
KAR Small Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone
Episode 285: No Sector is Fully Protected
KAR Small Cap Quality Value Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone
Episode 286: Tariffs Du-Jour
KAR Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone
