After an exceptionally strong first half of 2026, Global Strategy experienced a sharp correction in July. While this is not a welcome outcome, it does not alter the long-term vision behind the strategy.
Publication date: August 6, 2026 · Category: Traders’ Insights · by Ruud Hoefnagels
Global Strategy’s portfolio fell by 13.38% this month. However, following the sharp gains of recent months, a correction was not unexpected. Since inception, the total return remains at +73.06%, and despite this setback, the portfolio is still up +37.70% for 2026. This underscores that temporary corrections are a normal part of investing, especially within innovative growth sectors.
The pullback stemmed from a combination of profit-taking following the strong rally in artificial intelligence and increased geopolitical uncertainty. Tensions between the United States and Iran, along with concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, led to more cautious market sentiment worldwide. Technology stocks and semiconductors, in particular, took a significant hit as a result.
Withinthe “ ” Global Strategy , companies such as Marvell, AMD, ASML, and Tesla came under pressure. Nevertheless, I see no fundamental deterioration in the companies in which the portfolio invests. On the contrary, global investments in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, data centers, and semiconductors continue to grow. It is precisely these structural trends that form the basis of the strategy.
Furthermore, at the end of June, I deliberately locked in a portion of the profits. The positions in AMD, Marvell, and Nvidia were partially reduced, while the entire position in Microsoft was sold. This not only allowed us to realize a portion of the gains achieved but also reduced the risk within the portfolio before the current correction fully unfolded.
My long-term outlook has therefore not changed. Corrections are a natural part of investing and actually ensure that high-quality companies become available again at more attractive valuations. Historically, these have often been the moments when the foundation for future returns is laid.
If you’re not yet a follower of“ ” Global Strategy, this could be an especially interesting time to get started. You’re not entering the market after it has been rising for months, but after a healthy correction has brought down the valuations of many high-quality companies. Of course, no one can predict exactly when the market will turn, but for investors with a long-term investment horizon, these are often the moments when the best opportunities arise.
Global Strategy continues to focus on companies that benefit from the structural growth of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cloud technology, and digital infrastructure. Through active portfolio management, timely profit-taking, and a clear long-term vision, the fund has achieved a return of +73.06% since its inception.
The coming months will undoubtedly bring volatility once again. However, that does not change my conviction that the long-term outlook for these sectors remains strong. That is precisely why, despite the recent correction, I look forward to the rest of 2026 with confidence.
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