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Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q3 2025

Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q3 2025

November 12, 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 Q3 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 Q3 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.

Q3 2025 Stock Market Recap

In our 3Q 2025 podcast, Julie Biel, Chief Market Strategist, examines a market landscape marked by contrasts. She highlights a sharp rally in small-cap stocks, fueled by lower interest rates and investor appetite for lower-quality names. At the same time, enthusiasm for AI continues to broaden beyond tech, with industrial and energy companies benefiting from data center infrastructure demand. Her insights provide a timely perspective on how shifting economic conditions, policy uncertainty, and technological investment are shaping market behavior and investor sentiment.

KAR Contributors: Julie Biel, Ben Falcone

Listen to the full discussion in episode 294 of KayneCast or read the complete Q3 2025 Market Review Summary.

Q3 2025 Strategy Review

Episode 295: Can Earnings Keep Up?
KAR Small Cap Quality Value Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 296: Eyes on AI Infrastructure
KAR Small Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

Episode 297: AI Growth Isn’t One Size Fits All
KAR Mid Cap Sustainable Growth
Contributors: Chris Armbruster, Ben Falcone

Episode 298: Will Growth Keep Surprising Us?
KAR Small Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 299: AI’s Supporting Cast
KAR International Small Cap
Contributors: Hyung Kim, Ben Falcone

Episode 292: Unexpected Gains Amidst Challenges
KAR Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

 

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted index which includes 500 of the largest companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. The Russell 1000® Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The Russell 1000® Growth Index which is a free float-adjusted 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. All companies that have a weight greater than 4.5% in aggregate are no more than 45% of the Index and no individual company has a weight greater than 22.5% of the Index. The Russell 1000® Value Index which is a free float-adjusted 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. All companies that have a weight greater than 4.5% in aggregate are no more than 45% of the Index and no individual company has a weight greater than 22.5% of the Index. Small-capitalization stocks are represented by the Russell 2000® Index which is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The Russell Midcap® Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of medium-capitalization stocks of U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested. All companies that have a weight greater than 4.5% in aggregate are no more than 45% of the Index and no individual company has a weight greater than 22.5% of the Index. The MSCI® EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures developed foreign market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The S&P Mid Cap 400® provides investors with a benchmark for mid-sized companies. The index, which is distinct from the large-cap S&P 500®, is designed to measure the performance of 400 mid-sized companies, reflecting the distinctive risk and return characteristics of this market segment. The S&P SmallCap 600® seeks to measure the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. The index is designed to track companies that meet specific inclusion criteria to ensure that they are liquid and financially viable. The indexes 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.

 

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