Parnassus International Equity Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
Parnassus Investments·2026-04-29·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Parnassus International Equity Fund (Investor Shares) returned -4.94% (net of fees) during the quarter, faring worse than the MSCI EAFE Index's -1.24% return (net of fees).
The MSCI EAFE Index ended the first quarter with a modest loss as international equities experienced a sharp midperiod reversal.
By country, our holdings in Japan and the United Kingdom hurt performance, while our holdings in Germany and Spain provided a relative boost.
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Market Review
The MSCI EAFE Index ended the first quarter with a modest loss as international equities experienced a sharp midperiod reversal. Strong early gains were more than offset by later declines as the conflict