Multiple Factors Lifted Equinix (EQIX) in Q1

Meridian Funds, managed by ArrowMark Partners, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for "Meridian Hedged Equity Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund invests in high-quality growth companies and mitigates risk by writing call options. Following the late-February strike on Iran, oil prices surged, leading to a risk-off sentiment, boosting energy sector performance. Large-cap technology stocks declined as investors rotated towards smaller companies and more defensive value investments. Market conditions are becoming challenging due to reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut and increasing geopolitical uncertainty. The Fund returned 0.08% (net) for the quarter, outperforming the S&P 500 Index, which fell 4.33%, and the CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index, which declined 0.92%. At the end of the period, 43% of the portfolio was unhedged, while the remainder was invested in companies with covered call options. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.

In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Meridian Hedged Equity Fund highlighted Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) as a leading contributor. Equinix, Inc. (NAS

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