Company Performance - Hardman Johnston Global Equity Strategy reported a portfolio return of 5.02% for Q3 2025, underperforming the MSCI AC World Net Index which returned 7.62% [1] - Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA) experienced a one-month return of 1.35% and a 52-week gain of 19.24%, closing at $67.44 per share with a market capitalization of $45.799 billion on December 26, 2025 [2] Company Challenges - Corteva, Inc. was identified as a top individual detractor from relative performance, with shares declining due to plans to separate into two distinct businesses: Seeds and Crop Protection Chemicals [3] - Concerns arose regarding the potential for additional value creation as shares were already trading at a premium, compounded by ongoing headwinds such as increased regulatory scrutiny and challenging comparisons following record-high U.S. corn acreage [3] Hedge Fund Interest - Corteva, Inc. was held by 57 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q3 2025, an increase from 52 in the previous quarter, indicating growing interest among hedge funds [4] - Despite this interest, the company is not listed among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds, with the company being compared unfavorably to certain AI stocks that are perceived to offer greater upside potential and less downside risk [4]