Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
2026-05-14·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class I shares returned 6.72% during the first quarter of 2026.
Equities strengthened, with international markets outpacing U.S. equities.
Equity markets pulled back, often driven by headline volatility surrounding the conflict, though not substantially enough to be considered a bear market.
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Market Review
The first quarter of 2026 started with a continuation of trends from the end of 2025. Equities strengthened, with international markets outpacing U.S. equities. The U.S. dollar remained relatively weak, in part due to U.S. policy uncertainty. Markets generally maintained