Artisan Small Cap Fund Picked Onto Innovation (ONTO) Amid Data Center Expansion And AI-Related Demand.
Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Artisan Small Cap Fund”
A copy of the letter is available to download here. US equities were mixed in Q1 2026, with major indices hitting all-time highs in January before retreating amid geopolitical tensions, changing monetary policy, and economic uncertainty. Energy stocks surged, outpacing the market, while value outperformed growth as investors moved from tech to commodity-sensitive sectors.
Market leadership broadened, with mid- and small-cap indices performing better than large caps. The Iran conflict influenced market behavior. AI-related investments supported capital spending and earnings, though investor sentiment was mixed.