Heartland Value Fund’s Q4 2025 Investor Letter

Heartland Advisors, an investment management company, released its “Heartland Value Fund” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. The Russell 2000® Value Index generated a return of 3.26% in the fourth quarter, outperforming 2.66% gains for the S&P 500. After the year-end surge, small stocks nearly caught up to large caps in 2025, their greatest performance since the pandemic. Due to an increase in the small-cap stock’s earnings, the investors are acknowledging their compelling valuations. The fund gained 2.61% in the quarter, compared to a 3.26% return for the Russell 2000® Value Index. The underperformance in the quarter was attributed to stock selection, mainly in the healthcare sector. In addition, you can check the fund’s top 5 holdings to determine its best picks for 2025.

A copy of Heartland Value Fund’s Q4 2025 investor letter can be downloaded here.