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Equities have experienced a sharp downward price adjustment, with valuations appearing quite attractive in aggregate for growth businesses.
The Russell Midcap Index declined 15.37% for the quarter to finish down 9.06% for the year. Growth stocks were hurt more than value stocks, with the Russell Midcap Value Index falling 14.95% for the quarter, compared to a loss of 15.99% for the benchmark Russell Midcap Growth Index.
We have yet to hear of a material slowdown in economic velocity from our companies. While there have been some dislocations to a variety of items (such as labor constraints, hurricane disruptions) we believe the investments in the portfolio will continue to demonstrate above-industry growth dynamics.
