For this quarter’s review, Michael Hughes, Client Portfolio Manager for the GuardCap Global Equity Strategy, takes a look at the trend of AI ‘mania’ in the market. AI is having a positive effect on a number of companies in the portfolio, and Michael makes the point that you can benefit from the increased use of AI without being involved in market manias and crazy evaluations.
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