Investors hunting for concentrated U.S. growth exposure keep running into the same two names: the Alger Concentrated Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:CNEQ) and the Mango Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:GARY), the Gary Black-managed fund from The Future Fund.
Alger Concentrated Equity ETF offers a high-conviction, 29-stock growth portfolio with a heavy technology and large-cap focus. CNEQ has outperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index and major growth ETF peers by a wide margin since its April 2024 inception. CNEQ is well-suited for growth exposure in long-term or tactical allocations, but prudent capital allocation is warranted given its short history and risk profile.
The Alger Concentrated Equity ETF underperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index during the third quarter of 2025. Alphabet, Natera Apple were among the top contributors to performance. Nebius Group, Sea Limited, and Meta Platforms were among the top detractors from performance. The Information Technology and Utilities sectors contributed to relative performance while Industrials and Health Care were among sectors that detracted from relative performance.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 248,912 | $9.45M | $9.94M | $487,867.52 | 5.16% |
| LJB Laura J. Bornheimer GWN SECURITIES Inc. | 35,736 | $1.25M | $1.45M | $195,016.84 | 15.59% |
| AB Anthony Bruccoleri Equitable Holdings Inc. | 27,034 | $1.03M | $1.11M | $79,209.62 | 7.71% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 6,087 | $208,032.26 | $233,923.41 | $25,891.15 | 12.45% |
Salvatore Cocivera Cora Capital Advisors LLC | 93,724 | $2.94M | $3.6M | $660,261.8 | 22.45% |
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The mentioned fund operates within the financial sector, with a specialized focus on investments directly linked to the advancement and commercial implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It aims to capitalize on the growth potential of companies, regardless of their market capitalization, that are significantly involved in developing and utilizing AI tech. The strategy involves allocating at least 80% of its net assets, in addition to any funds borrowed for investment purposes, into the equity securities of such enterprises. This approach signifies a strong commitment to contributing to the AI field, reflecting a belief in the technology's capacity to drive future economic growth. An important aspect of the fund's investment policy is its non-diversified status, which indicates a concentrated investment approach that could potentially lead to higher volatility but also offers the prospect of significant returns from the AI technology sector.
The fund offers a focused investment product centered around AI technology, detailed as follows: