Meridian Funds, managed by ArrowMark Partners, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The US equities market started 2026 with volatility driven by trade policy uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks. Initial gains were attributed to confidence in domestic companies and the Federal Reserve easing. However, sentiment deteriorated following increased tariffs and military strikes by the U.S. and Israel ag ...