The portfolio slightly trailed the benchmark, with performance patterns differing significantly from month to month.
Market leadership shifted during the quarter but ultimately narrowed, with strength in a relatively small number of companies.
Broader market participation buoyed the funds performance for the quarter, outperforming benchmark indices.
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