Unlocking Value: Navigating Global Markets in Q3 2025
Strong Performance: Aristotle Capital's International Equity Returns
During the third quarter of 2025, Aristotle Capital's International Equity ADR WM Composite delivered a robust total return of 2.48% before fees, translating to 1.98% after fees. This performance underscores the composite's ability to generate positive returns in a dynamic market environment.
Economic Momentum: Global Growth and Trade Stability
Global economic outlooks have shown improvement, primarily fueled by significant fiscal expansion policies in major economies. Concurrently, the international trade landscape has experienced a period of stabilization, contributing to overall market confidence and facilitating smoother cross-border transactions.
Strategic Alliances: EU-U.S. Trade Agreement
A notable development in the quarter was the agreement reached between Europe and the United States, signaling the European Union's commitment to eliminating tariffs on all industrial goods from the U.S. This pact is expected to foster stronger transatlantic trade relations and potentially stimulate economic activity.
Portfolio Expansion: Investment in Wal-Mart de Mexico
As part of its strategic investment initiatives, Aristotle Capital diversified its portfolio by investing in Wal-Mart de Mexico during the quarter. This move reflects a focus on emerging market opportunities and consumer retail sectors with growth potential.
Market Dynamics: Equity and Fixed Income Surges
The third quarter witnessed significant upward trends in global equity markets, with the MSCI ACWI Index recording an impressive 7.62% return. Parallel to this, global fixed income markets also experienced gains, as evidenced by the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index's 0.60% increase. Despite these broad market advances, value stocks generally lagged behind growth-oriented investments.