Core Insights - Diamond Hill Capital's "Small Cap Strategy" reported a 7.93% return in Q3 2025, underperforming the Russell 2000 Index which gained over 12% [1] - The underperformance was attributed to the portfolio's lack of exposure to sectors driving the market rally [1] Company Overview - Triumph Financial, Inc. (NYSE:TFIN) is a financial holding company involved in banking, factoring, payments, and intelligence services [2] - As of November 24, 2025, Triumph Financial's stock closed at $53.53, with a market capitalization of $1.272 billion [2] Performance Analysis - Triumph Financial's one-month return was -8.84%, and it experienced a significant decline of 50.81% over the past 52 weeks [2] - The company's shares faced pressure due to a freight recession and exposure to a high-profile bankruptcy, raising credit concerns [3] Hedge Fund Interest - Triumph Financial was held by 16 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q2 2025, an increase from 13 in the previous quarter [4] - Despite its potential, the company is not considered among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with a preference for certain AI stocks offering better upside potential [4]