Slowing Growth in the Core Commerce Business Hurt Alibaba (BABA) in Q4

Sustainable Growth Advisers (SGA), an investment management company, released its fourth-quarter investor letter for its “Emerging Markets Growth Strategy.” A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fourth quarter of 2025 marked strong divergence from the market. Market leadership by AI beneficiaries and revival of cyclical sectors dominated the market, while quality growth strategies faced challenges. In Q4 2025, the portfolio returned 0.8% (Gross) and 0.6% (Net) compared to the MSCI EM Net TR Index ...