Polen International Growth Q4 2025 Commentary

Trevor Williams/DigitalVision via Getty Images Summary  Foreign equity markets delivered their best returns in over a decade while our International Growth Composite Portfolio (the “Portfolio) finished the year essentially flat. This underperformance was not a result of deteriorating business fundamentals among our holdings, but rather a pronounced market preference for cyclically sensitive businesses. We seek to invest in businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong returns on capital, and re ...