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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.
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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 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
