Alger Small Cap Focus Fund’s Q2 2026 Investor Letter

Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Small Cap Focus Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 15.2%, marking its best quarter since 2020. A ceasefire between the United States and Iran and accelerated investment in artificial intelligence (AI) fueled market optimism in the quarter, driving the Information Technology and Industrials sectors forward while Energy and Utilities lagged due to falling oil and gas prices. In June, the Federal Reserve maintained steady interest rates, but the meeting had a hawkish tone. As AI transitions into its agentic phase, opportunities are identified within sectors adopting the technology. The Alger Small Cap Focus Fund’s Class A shares outperformed the Russell 2000 Growth Index in the quarter, driven by strong performances in the Industrials and Health Care sectors, while Financials and Consumer Discretionary detracted from the performance. In addition, please check the Fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.

A copy of Alger Small Cap Focus Fund’s Q2 2026 investor letter can be downloaded here.

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