“Given some of the things you have mentioned in terms of tariffs, ongoing geo-political risks, labor instability on many fronts, volatility due to various government policy announcements and pivots as well as an ongoing high interest rate environment – I would tell you that if someone were to ask me where I think the stock market would be with all these issues going on simultaneously – I would most likely not answer “all time highs”. But here we are.”
Each quarter, Jon Christensen, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst provides an update on the performance of the Small Cap Core strategy and shares his market outlook. Listen to his most recent episode where Jon recaps market activity during 2Q 2025, with a particular focus on:
- Tariffs and their impact on the economy
- Primary contributors and detractors to the Small Cap Core strategy performance
- Areas within the portfolio where he sees long-term potential
For more insights, read our Q2 2025 Commentary or subscribe to KayneCast where we provide the latest updates from the KAR Investment Team on our investment strategies.
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