Summary
- The US Equity Income Fund underperformed its benchmark amid a volatile market shaped by policy uncertainty, inflation, and shifting AI growth narratives.
- Top contributors included AT&T and GE Aerospace, driven by strong earnings, AI adaptability, and market share gains; Marvell and Alphabet detracted due to AI capex concerns and sector weakness.
- We initiated positions in Starbucks and International Paper, citing turnaround potential and global demand inflection, while exiting UPS due to weak volumes and legal challenges.
- We remain committed to active, quality-focused management, emphasizing strong balance sheets and management teams to navigate volatility and seek long-term outperformance.
Market Overview
The S&P 500 Index (SP500, SPX) increased by 2.41% (total return, USD) in the fourth quarter of 2024. The market saw its largest rally of the quarter following the US presidential election as a reduction of market

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