AlexSecret/E+ via Getty Images Performance Review For the three months ending December 31, 2025, the fund's Retail Class shares gained 0.40%, notably trailing the 4.89% advance of the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index (Net MA). International developed-market equities advanced in the third quarter, and in a reprise of Q3, the value segment of the market strongly outperformed growth. Factors providing a tai...
AlexSecret/E+ via Getty Images Performance Review For the three months ending December 31, 2025, the fund's Retail Class shares gained 0.40%, notably trailing the 4.89% advance of the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index (Net MA). International developed-market equities advanced in the third quarter, and in a reprise of Q3, the value segment of the market strongly outperformed growth. Factors providing a tailwind for the benchmark included the prospect of fiscal stimulus in Europe and Japan, the boom in generative AI spending, strong corporate earnings, and two more interest-rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve: one in October and another in December. Among the major regions in the benchmark, the U.K. recorded the strongest return, up roughly 7%. Performance was led by large, internationally focused companies, particularly in financials, mining, defense and other commodity-linked sectors. Europe ex U.K. also outperformed, rising 6%, aided particularly by Spain (+13%) and Switzerland (+10%). Japan posted a more moderate 3% advance. One development of note was the October election of Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, which lifted the Japanese stock market a bit. Lastly, Asia Pacific ex Japan recorded a gain of 1% for the quarter. Within the fund, the disparity between growth and value stocks presented a headwind for the fund, which focuses high-quality growth stocks. Geographically, stock picking in Japan, the U.K. and Europe ex U.K. meaningfully detracted from performance versus the benchmark. By sector, investment choices in industrials weighed most on our relative result. Positioning in health care, along with stock picks in financials, communication services, consumer staples and materials, detracted as well. An overweight stake in 3i Group ( TGOPY ) detracted from the fund's performance versus the benchmark. The stock of the British private-equity and venture-capital firm returned -19% in Q4. After hitting an all-time high in late October, the shares fel...
In this article DEO Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 final cricket match against Delhi Capitals at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on February 5, 2026. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP via Getty Images) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL US...
In this article DEO Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 final cricket match against Delhi Capitals at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on February 5, 2026. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP via Getty Images) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- Shammi Mehra | Afp | Getty Images A consortium comprising Blackstone, serial American sports investor David Blitzer, among others, has acquired the Indian Premier League's Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise in a 166 billion rupees ($1.78 billion) deal. The transaction underscores investor interest in the IPL, often dubbed as the world's richest cricket league. A report by U.S. investment bank Houlihan Lokey last year valued the business at $18.5 billion and said the brand alone was worth $3.9 billion. The IPL is a fast‑paced, franchise‑based cricket league launched in 2008 that blends top international and Indian talent. Played each year over nearly two months, it features 10 mostly city‑based teams, offering a mix of high‑intensity cricket, celebrity ownership, entertainment, and massive TV and streaming audiences. On Tuesday, Diageo- owned United Spirits announced the sale of RCB in an all‑cash deal as part of its strategy to divest non‑core assets and focus on its alcohol business, the company said in an exchange filing. According to the Houlihan Lokey report, RCB is the top brand in the league, worth $269 million. "RCB has grown into the most prominent and commercially successful franchise in the IPL and WPL [Women's Premier League]," said Praveen Someshwar, managing director and chief executive of USL, adding that the franchise was a "globally recognized brand" with a "passionate fan base." The consortium of buyers also includes the Aditya Birla Group and media company The Times of India Group, alongside Blitzer's Bolt Ventures and Blackstone's perpetual privat...
格隆汇3月25日|苹果概念股集体拉升上涨,其中,FIT HON TENG大幅上涨超13%领衔,高伟电子涨超5%,蓝思科技涨4.2%,舜宇光学涨超3%,富智康集团涨2.8%,瑞声科技、伟仕佳杰涨超2%,丘钛科技、东江集团控股跟涨。 消息上,摩根士丹利发布的一项调查显示,苹果公司的iPhone销售表现"持续强劲",且用户升级率创历史纪录。该行该行分析师埃里克·伍德林给予苹果“增持”评级,目标价为315...
格隆汇3月25日|苹果概念股集体拉升上涨,其中,FIT HON TENG大幅上涨超13%领衔,高伟电子涨超5%,蓝思科技涨4.2%,舜宇光学涨超3%,富智康集团涨2.8%,瑞声科技、伟仕佳杰涨超2%,丘钛科技、东江集团控股跟涨。 消息上,摩根士丹利发布的一项调查显示,苹果公司的iPhone销售表现"持续强劲",且用户升级率创历史纪录。该行该行分析师埃里克·伍德林给予苹果“增持”评级,目标价为315美元。他表示,根据调查结果,预计苹果将是今年唯一一家能获得市场份额的主要智能手机设计商。 有分析称,手机产业链正在经历一场由AI需求引发的“供给侧地震”。存储芯片价格的史诗级暴涨,已导致行业出现剧烈的两极分化:安卓阵营陷入成本重压,而苹果凭借供应链掌控力成为最大赢家。
Market Snapshot USD/INR ₹93.87 -0.1% Nifty 50 Index 22,912.40 +1.8% India 10-Year Bond Yield 6.85% +0.02 Spot Gold ($/oz) $4,586.48 +2.5% S&P 500 Futures 6,645.25 +0.6% Market data as of 08:05 AM IST, Mar. 25, 2026, or the previous close for Indian markets. Data is subject to provider delays. Good morning... I’m Savio Shetty in Mumbai, with your mid-week roundup of market news and analysis. Hopes ...
Market Snapshot USD/INR ₹93.87 -0.1% Nifty 50 Index 22,912.40 +1.8% India 10-Year Bond Yield 6.85% +0.02 Spot Gold ($/oz) $4,586.48 +2.5% S&P 500 Futures 6,645.25 +0.6% Market data as of 08:05 AM IST, Mar. 25, 2026, or the previous close for Indian markets. Data is subject to provider delays. Good morning... I’m Savio Shetty in Mumbai, with your mid-week roundup of market news and analysis. Hopes of a de-escalation in the Middle East war have spurred early gains in Asian equities and driven oil prices lower, pointing to a positive start for Indian markets. Also, Iran said foreign ships are allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz, as long as they aren’t supporting acts of aggression against the country and following the rules. The Nifty climbed nearly 2% on Tuesday, recouping most of the previous session’s losses. While momentum is building, follow-through buying will be crucial to signal a meaningful trend reversal. Volatility is likely to remain elevated, with derivatives expiries on Thursday adding to near-term swings. Among stocks, United Spirits will be in focus after the Indian unit of Diageo reached a deal to sell its stake in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL cricket franchise. Local markets are shut on Thursday for a public holiday. See you on Friday. In today’s newsletter, we write about: Hidden risks in the banking sector Foreign funds dumping bonds A split view on the growth rebound But first, a chart signal that could cheer downbeat investors. Markets Buzz: A Glimmer Beneath the Selloff For investors facing one of India’s sharpest market drops in years, there are a few encouraging signs. The Nifty, headed for its worst month since March 2020, is showing a bullish setup. Its 14-day relative strength index is making higher lows even as the benchmark itself has hit lower lows in recent weeks. This so-called positive RSI divergence often suggests selling pressure is easing and raises hopes of a rebound. A similar pattern emerged earlier this year and was fol...