{"id":71422,"date":"2025-11-12T10:52:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/penderfund.com\/?post_type=commentaries&p=71422"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:24:00","slug":"pender-us-small-mid-cap-equity-fund-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"commentaries","link":"https:\/\/penderfund.com\/fr\/commentaries\/pender-us-small-mid-cap-equity-fund-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Fonds d'actions americaines a petite\/moyenne capitalisation Pender - Octobre 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Market Environment<\/h3>\n

October was a notable month for US markets. The period began with a government shutdown that surpassed the 35-day record set in 2019. While the shutdown has both direct and indirect implications for the broader US economy, the equity market reaction has been limited, with investors remaining focused on corporate earnings and monetary policy developments.<\/p>\n

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points and announced an end to its quantitative tightening program. However, Chair Powell emphasized that a further rate cut in December is not a foregone conclusion. As a result, markets are now pricing in roughly 17 basis points of additional easing in December, down from the full 25 basis points expected prior to the meeting.<\/p>\n

US equity markets extended their multi-month rally in October, led once again by large-cap growth stocks in the Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors. Small caps delivered mixed results, while mid-caps ended slightly negative. Corporate earnings were broadly robust, with positive surprises from most of the \u201cMag 7\u201d companies.<\/p>\n

A major theme in October was the acceleration of hyperscaler (large-scale cloud provider) capital expenditure. Following earnings, 2025 cash capex for the 11 largest global hyperscalers is now projected at $469 billion1<\/a><\/sup>, representing 68% year-over-year growth \u2014 an increase of four percentage points (or $11 billion) since the start of the Q3 earnings season. The upward revisions were driven primarily by Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet, reflecting the ongoing scale-up in AI infrastructure investment.<\/p>\n

As AI adoption continues to surge, computing requirements are growing exponentially, fueling stronger cloud revenue trends.\u00a0 In turn, data center commitments are expanding, and component suppliers are reporting sustained demand momentum and greater visibility. Collectively, these dynamics are exerting continued upward pressure on hyperscaler capex forecasts, as global AI infrastructure spending advances toward the $3\u20134 trillion annual target recently outlined by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, many of the \u201cMag 7\u201d stocks as well as \u201cpicks and shovel\u201d suppliers to the infrastructure buildout, reached new highs in October, far outpacing traditional sectors with limited exposure to these dominant AI-driven growth themes.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, we believe the combination of resilient corporate earnings, moderating monetary policy, and accelerating AI-driven investment continues to provide a supportive backdrop for equities.<\/p>\n

Performance<\/h3>\n

The S&P MidCap 400 Index was essentially flat in October, posting a modest +0.47% gain that underscored the more subdued performance of mid-cap stocks relative to the S&P 500, which advanced +2.34% for the month. Year-to-date, mid-caps are up 4.12%, lagging the S&P 500\u2019s +16.77% return. This divergence has further widened valuation spreads, creating an attractive entry point within the mid-cap universe. The S&P 400 trades at a forward P\/E of 16.4\u00d7, compared to ~23.5\u00d7 for the S&P 500, representing a 7.1-turn discount to large caps. For long-term, fundamentals-driven investors like us, this valuation gap reinforces the opportunity to own high-quality, growing businesses at compelling prices.<\/p>\n

Fund\u00a0Specific\u00a0Updates<\/h3>\n

We initiated a position in Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH)<\/strong>, an advanced technology company delivering services to the US\u2019s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. The company\u2019s work spans national defense, cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and digital modernization, helping governments and organizations operate more securely and efficiently. Leveraging deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and engineering, Booz Allen delivers advanced, technology-driven solutions. Through continued investment in talent, partnerships, and new business models, the company is positioning itself for sustainable, high-quality growth.<\/p>\n

Recent results reflected a short-term slowdown that, in our view, created a buying opportunity. We believe the company is well-positioned to capture sustainable growth as digital transformation accelerates across the public sector.<\/p>\n

Our investment thesis centers on Booz Allen\u2019s unique positioning as a leading provider of cyber security and AI services to the government along with exposure to digital transformation, space and other emerging technologies, with deep relationships across the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company\u2019s scale, technical expertise, and security-cleared workforce create a competitive moat that is difficult to replicate. We view Booz Allen as a high-quality compounder that aligns closely with Pender\u2019s investment philosophy\u2014owning businesses, not trading stocks, and seeking long-term value creation through disciplined execution.<\/p>\n

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This month, we also trimmed and sold select holdings to redeploy capital into higher-conviction opportunities with stronger near-term catalysts.<\/p>\n

Outlook<\/h3>\n

We believe the current market environment remains attractive for the Pender US Small\/Mid Cap Equity Fund. As we look ahead, volatility tied to interest rate expectations, geopolitical developments and shifting investor sentiment is likely to persist, creating a constructive backdrop for selective, bottom-up investing. Such conditions often present opportunities for patient, fundamentals-driven investors to identify businesses with strong balance sheets, durable cash flows, and catalysts for value realization.<\/p>\n

Our goal remains consistent \u2014 to deliver long-term capital growth by identifying mispriced securities across sectors and geographies, leveraging Pender\u2019s deep fundamental research and high-conviction investment approach.<\/p>\n

Aman Budhwar, CFA
\nNovember 12, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

[1]<\/a><\/sup> Morgan Stanley Report, November 3, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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