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Ariel Small Cap Value Fund’s Q2 2026 Investor Letter

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its "Small Cap Value Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. Ariel Investments said its Small Cap Value Tax-Exempt Composite gained 17.19% gross and 17.04% net in the second quarter of 2026, matching the Russell 2000 Value Index but trailing the Russell 2000’s 21.49% return. The rebound was supported by easing geopolitical tensions, lower oil prices, resilient earnings, and renewed strength in technology and AI-related stocks, with strong stock selection also aiding performance. The fund enters the second half with a measured outlook,...