Pzena European Focused Value Composite Portfolio Q1 2026 Commentary
2026-05-26·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
European markets were down during the quarter as a sharp rise in energy prices and escalating geopolitical tensions increased inflation concerns and weighed on growth expectations.
Energy, materials, and information technology were the largest contributing sectors.
Industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary were the largest detracting sectors.
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European markets were down during the quarter as a sharp rise in energy prices and escalating geopolitical tensions increased inflation concerns and weighed on growth expectations. Value outperformed growth, and our portfolio outperformed the MSCI Europe Index