Here’s Why uniQure (QURE) Fell in Q3

Core Insights - The Alger Small Cap Focus Fund's fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter highlights a strong performance in the US equity market, with the S&P 500 increasing by 2.7% due to better-than-expected corporate earnings and a supportive macroeconomic environment [1] - The letter notes a divergence in market performance, particularly regarding AI investments, which face skepticism due to various challenges [1] - The Fund's Class A shares outperformed the Russell 2000 Growth Index, with contributions from the Utilities and Financials sectors, while Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology sectors negatively impacted performance [1] Company Insights - UniQure N.V. (NASDAQ:QURE) is a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for rare diseases, specifically AMT-130 for Huntington's disease, which currently lacks approved disease-modifying treatments [2][3] - The stock of UniQure N.V. experienced a one-month return of -8.57% but gained 62.56% over the past 52 weeks, closing at $22.84 with a market capitalization of $1.42 billion on November 18, 2025 [2] - The company's shares were volatile in 2025, initially surging after promising Phase 1/2 data but later facing regulatory uncertainty due to FDA feedback regarding the adequacy of external-control data for accelerated approval [3]