Group 1 - Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund reported strong performance in Q3 2025, with a gain of 7.74% compared to 6.18% for the Russell Midcap Value Index, driven by enthusiasm over AI, a Federal Reserve rate cut, and strong corporate earnings [1] - The fund highlighted Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN) as a key holding, which is the largest producer of chlor alkali chemicals and chlorine derivatives [3] - Olin Corporation's stock rose during the quarter despite a challenging operating environment, and the company has a strong balance sheet with shareholder-friendly capital allocation [3] Group 2 - Olin Corporation's one-month return was 2.26%, but it experienced a significant decline of 46.62% over the last 52 weeks, closing at $20.36 per share with a market capitalization of $2.334 billion on December 09, 2025 [2] - Olin Corporation was held by 48 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q3 2025, an increase from 37 in the previous quarter, indicating growing interest among institutional investors [4] - Despite its potential, Olin Corporation is not considered among the most popular stocks among hedge funds, with some analysts suggesting that certain AI stocks may offer better upside potential and lower downside risk [4]