- Stock selection in industrials, utilities and consumer staples contributed to performance
- Currency
- Notable individual contributors included UBS AG, Charles Schwab, Intel Corp. and Exxon Mobil (not held)
- UBS AG - An overweight position in the investment management and banking firm helped relative returns. The stock price advanced as it reported above-consensus earnings results, primarily due to lower-than-expected funding costs and operating expenses.
- Charles Schwab - The portfolio's overweight position in the financial services provider benefited relative performance. The stock price advanced as it reported a relatively in-line and better-than-feared quarter.
- Intel Corp. - The portfolio's overweight position in the semiconductor company helped relative returns. The stock price rose as it released earnings-per-share and guidance above estimates due to strong commercial and consumer demand for PC components.
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