AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund Q1 2026 Commentary (GWETX)
Affiliated Managers Group·2026-06-17·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund (Class N) returned 0.03% for the first quarter of 2026, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index, which returned 0.89%.
The energy sector returned 38.2% and was an obvious standout as oil prices surged, while information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care were at the bottom of the rankings.
In information technology, Viavi Solutions, Inc., Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., MACOM Technology, and Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. were standouts in the Fund with strong earnings and bookings from AI capital expenditure.
The Fund added to over 20 existing positions and trimmed back eight holdings, two of which were cut twice due to appreciation.
Management maintains conviction that the pieces are in place for a normal, cyclical rebound that would benefit U.S. small caps despite recent geopolitical distractions.
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The AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund ((Class N)) returned 0.03% for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 0.89% for its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index. For the 12 months ending March 31, 2026, the Fund returned 15.69%, while the benchmark returned 25.73%. Please note