Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund outperformed the MSCI World Value Index in Q4, returning 3.80% vs. 3.34%. The Fund returned 23.77% YTD with positive stock selection driving performance. Stocks outside the US outperformed those within, but the Fund remained overweight in non-US equities, with a positive view on certain software companies.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) was highlighted as a leading contributor by Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund in Q4. The company operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) had a one-month return of 7.33% and a 52-week gain of 65.79%, closing at $338.25 per share on January 29, 2026.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is the parent company of Google, the largest advertising company globally. Following strong 3Q25 results, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock outperformed, increasing investor confidence in AI growth opportunities. Google’s new AI products are gaining market share in Consumer Chatbot activity.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is the fourth most popular stock among hedge funds, with 243 hedge fund portfolios holding shares at the end of Q3 2025. The company achieved its first-ever $100 billion in revenue in Q3. While Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is promising, some AI stocks offer better upside potential and lower downside risk.

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