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Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q4 2023

Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q4 2023

February 14, 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 spaces. We strive to design our portfolio strategies to be resilient in any market environment, and we believe our results speak for themselves.

In our Q4 2023 discussion roundup, you’ll find individual recaps of each of our actively managed strategies, all recorded in our stock market commentary insights 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 Q4 2023 market review in our provided commentary or revisit our past quarterly market review podcast episodes:

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

Q4 2023 Stock Market Recap

In the fourth quarter, the stock market defied recession fears, boosted by falling interest rates and improved inflation outlook. The S&P 500 surged by 11.69%, with a year-to-date return of 26.29%. Large-cap growth stocks led, with the Russell 1000 Growth Index gaining 14.16% in Q4 and 42.68% for the year. Despite trailing, value stocks closed positively. Market breadth increased, with the Russell 2000 Index up 16.93%. International and emerging stocks ended positively too.

KAR Contributors: Doug Foreman, Ben Falcone

Listen to the full discussion in episode 239 of KayneCast or read the complete Q4 2023 Market Review Summary.

Q4 2023 Strategy Review

Episode 240:Growing Investor Confidence in Stable Interest Rates
KAR Small Cap Quality Value
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 241: Prospects of Rate Hike Stability Sparks Market Rally
KAR Small Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 242:Small Caps Recover in 2023
KAR Small Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

Episode 243:2023 Favored Low Quality
KAR Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

Episode 244:Poised for Reaccelerated Growth in 2024?
KAR Mid Cap Sustainable Growth
Contributors: Chris Armbruster, Ben Falcone

Episode 245: Recession Fears Eased in 2023
KAR International Small Cap
Contributors: Craig Thrasher, Ben Falcone

Episode 246: Tech Stocks and Financial Sector Deliver a Strong Quarter
Global Dividend Yield
Contributors: Richard Sherry, 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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