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Marlin Global delivered a robust 3.1% gross portfolio return in July 2026, significantly outpacing its benchmark which fell 3.6%, thanks to strategic semiconductor underweighting and strong gains in tech giants Microsoft, Dexcom, and Amazon.

Takeover action and strong funds growth drove the week in finance stocks. Big winners came from deal news and fresh money coming onto platforms, while a few profit stories still saw sellers step in.

Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.

Private credit, deal-making and debt refinancing drove the biggest finance moves this week. Retail fund launches and merger progress pulled buyers in, while fund outflows and softer portfolio updates kept pressure on parts of the sector.

Marlin Global’s portfolio lagged the broader market in May 2026, weighed down by semiconductor underexposure and near-term revenue challenges in key holdings, while AI-focused stocks powered a narrow rally.

Capital raising news drove the biggest swings in finance stocks this week, with SPC Global collapsing after a deeply discounted offer and Klevo Rewards jumping on fast payment growth. Deal approvals, buybacks and dividend updates kept the rest of the sector busy, but investors stayed selective.

Marlin Global delivered a 4.0% gross portfolio return in April 2026, driven by strong gains in AI-focused tech stocks like Amazon and Alphabet. However, its cautious stance on semiconductors limited upside amid a sector rally.