Navigating Market Dynamics: Voya's Strategic Advantage
Q4 2025 Performance Highlights: Superior Stock Selection Drives Success
For the final quarter of 2025, the Separately Managed Account (SMA) delivered impressive returns, surpassing its benchmark both before and after accounting for fees. This strong performance was a direct result of effective stock-picking strategies implemented by the management team.
U.S. Equity Market Trends: Inflation Moderation and Strong Earnings Fuel Growth
The U.S. equity markets ended the fourth quarter of 2025 on a high note, propelled by two significant factors: the moderation of inflationary pressures and a robust corporate earnings season. These elements combined to create a favorable environment for stock market appreciation.
Economic Outlook for 2026: Resilience and Moderate Growth Ahead
As the U.S. economy transitions into 2026, it stands on a foundation of inherent strength and resilience. Analysts anticipate a period of moderate growth, underpinned by consistent consumer spending and advancements in productivity. A key contributing factor to this positive outlook is the expectation of lower interest rates, which could further stimulate economic activity.
Investment Strategy: Focusing on High Capital Yield and Sustainable Dividends
The core investment strategy centers on an actively managed large-cap value approach. This method heavily relies on in-depth fundamental research to identify companies that offer a combination of high excess capital yield and the potential for sustainable dividend payouts, ensuring long-term value creation.