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Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q2 2024

Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q2 2024

July 30, 2024

Every quarter, our portfolio managers and research analysts provide in-depth analysis and insightful stock market commentary, analyzing performance and 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 Q2 2024 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 quarterly reviews are made available, ensuring you’ll always stay informed and up to date on our investment strategies.

You can read the full Q2 2024 market review in our provided commentary or revisit our past quarterly market review podcast episodes:

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Q2 2024 Stock Market Recap

In the second quarter, Julie Biel, Chief Market Strategist, highlighted trends from the first quarter that persisted into the last quarter citing that a variety of conditions required for the market to broaden out and rate cuts are within sight soon. Julie also spoke about the importance on focusing on fundamentals to inform investing in a single sector. Looking forward, Julie shared how AI will affect the economic landscape for the rest of the year and determining what stage of the IPA model we are currently in.

KAR Contributors: Julie Biel, Ben Falcone

Listen to the full discussion in episode 255 of KayneCast or read the complete Q2 2024 Market Review Summary.

Q2 2024 Strategy Review

Episode 256: A Game of Cat and Mouse
KAR Small Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

Episode 257:Reading Beyond the Headlines
KAR Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

Episode 258: The Stakes are High for Mega Caps to Stay Relevant
KAR Mid Cap Sustainable Growth
Contributors: Chris Armbruster, Ben Falcone

Episode 259: Growth Rates Normalize
KAR Small Cap Quality Value
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 260: Investors Flocked to Companies with Robust Growth Outlook
KAR Small Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 261: Big Players Thrive
KAR Global Dividend Yield
Contributors: Richard Sherry, Ben Falcone

Episode 262: Divergence of Returns
KAR International Small Cap
Contributors: Craig Thrasher, 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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