Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC, an investment management company, released its “Mar Vista U.S.
Quality Strategy” second-quarter 2026 investor letter
You can download a copy here. In Q2 2026, the Strategy achieved a net return of +12.71%, trailing the Russell 1000® and S&P 500® indices, which returned +15.14% and +15.20%, respectively. Stock picks in industrials and consumer discretionary sectors boosted performance, while holdings in information technology and healthcare detracted.
Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, US equities gained in Q2, supported by resilient economic growth and expanding market leadership. AI remained a key investment theme, but investors shifted focus toward AI companies capable of delivering sustainable earnings growth. The fund targets high-quality companies with durable competitive advantages, strong management, and the ability to grow intrinsic value over time, while maintaining disciplined valuation and risk controls.