Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund’s Q1 2026 Investor Letter

Artisan Partners, an investment management firm, issued its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund”. In Q1 2026, the portfolio underperformed the benchmark Russell Midcap Value Index as the market favored momentum-driven stocks over quality factors. Some holdings faced company-specific setbacks and negative sentiment. The Fund’s Investor Class: ARTQX returned -4.93%, Advisor Class: APDQX declined by -4.90%, and Institutional Class: APHQX fell by -4.97%, compared to the Index’s 3.68% gain. The equity market in the quarter was mixed, with mid- and small-cap indices showing resilience despite lagging large-cap growth stocks. Volatility increased, initially fueled by interest in AI and private credit, but escalated after the outbreak of war in Iran, leading to rising oil prices. Sector performance varied, with energy leading the gains. The Fund continues to seek companies capable of value growth during market dislocations at attractive entry points. Also, review the Fund’s top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.

A copy of Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund’s Q1 2026 investor letter is available for download here.

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