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Parnassus Core Equity Fund’s Q2 2026 Investor Letter

Parnassus Investments, an investment management company, released the “Parnassus Core Equity Fund” second quarter of 2026 investor letter. The fund returned 16.83% in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming the S&P 500’s 15.20% gain. Performance was supported by holdings in Information Technology and Communication Services, as well as the fund’s lack of Energy exposure, while Financials and Health Care detracted. The fund is positioning for long-term growth through AI infrastructure, semiconductors, electrification and industrial automation, while maintaining defensive positions...