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Diamond Hill Small Cap Strategy’s Q1 2026 Investor Letter

Diamond Hill Capital, a First Eagle Investment Management company, issued its Q1 2026 investor letter for its “Small Cap Strategy”. Small caps started 2026 strong, following 2025, but pulled back late in the quarter due to geopolitical tensions, with the US and Israel acting against Iran. The Russell 2000 gained 0.89%, outperforming the Russell 1000’s 4.18% decline. Energy was the leading sector, up 38% as oil prices surged amid supply fears. The strategy returned 3.41% (net) vs. the Russell 2000’s 0.89%. The Fund focuses on resilient businesses amid volatility, aiming to navigate...