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Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q1 2025

Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q1 2025

May 6, 2025

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.

You can read the full Q1 2025 market review or revisit our past quarterly market review podcast episodes:

To learn more about KAR’s investment management services, contact our team today.

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

 

 

Large-capitalization stocks are represented by the S&P 500® Index which is a market capitalization weighted index which includes 500 of the largest companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. Growth stocks are represented by the Russell 1000® Growth Index which is a market capitalization-weighted index of growth-oriented stocks of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. Value stocks are represented by the Russell 1000® Value Index which is a market capitalization-weighted index of value-oriented stocks of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. Small-capitalization stocks are represented by the Russell 2000® Index which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The indices are unmanaged, their returns do not reflect any fees, expenses, or sales charges, and they are not available for direct investment. This report is based on the assumptions and analysis made and believed to be reasonable by Advisor. However, no assurance can be given that Advisor’s opinions or expectations will be correct. This report is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase securities.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

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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