"Forty percent of the U.S. population are technically obese and over ten percent are severely obese. So, we think a lot of the excitement is that, wow, we could apply these therapies to tens of millions of people." Alger Senior Healthcare Analyst, Keye Chow and Associate Analyst Yinglu Zhang, Ph.D., discuss GLP-1's origins as a diabetes drug and some barriers it may face in its attempt to revolutionize the weight loss market.

The Skinny on GLP-1 Investing

"We think Wingstop is a category leader with a strong moat. That combination of strong same-store growth, durable unit growth and asset-light franchise model really exemplifies what we look for in Small Cap Focus." Alger Small Cap Focus Portfolio Manager Amy Zhang discusses why she thinks Wingstop is really a technology company that happens to serve chicken.

A Recipe for Investing in Wingstop

"AI represents a massive TAM. If you can replace or significantly enhance the productivity of labor, a $30-40 trillion market, that is a massive TAM. And even a fraction of that market is still a significant TAM." Portfolio Manager Patrick Kelly discusses the recent launch of the Alger AI Enablers and Adopters strategy and why he thinks artificial intelligence is the most generationally transformative investment theme of this era.

Investing in AI Enablers and Adopters

In celebration of Alger's 60th anniversary, we present part one of a special interview series with Chief Investment Officer Dan Chung, reflecting on his 30-year journey with the firm. In this conversation, Dan shares insights into his formative years as a research analyst, learning the ropes and discovering a special affinity for the tech sector.

Dan Chung: The Analyst Experience

"I can’t think of an industry that won’t be impacted by artificial intelligence. And it will be a lot easier to roll out than electricity, the internal combustion engine or even the Internet." Alger Director of Market Strategy, Brad Neuman, CFA, discusses why he considers AI the most important innovation of our lifetime, and how most businesses will need to adopt it to remain viable.

AI Is Here. Now What?

"The reality is that AI is working right now in our economy and it’s only going to grow. We’re asking where can we make smart investments that have a long duration exposure to the overall theme." Alger Mid Cap Growth Strategy Portfolio Manager, Brandon Geisler, discusses how predominant AI has become in our everyday lives, the future of "small language models" and mid cap opportunities to consider.

Towards Investing in Niche AI

"Analysis requires a mindset and an approach that is willing to handle lots of uncertainty and is able to imagine outcomes that are both very good and very bad and not necessarily linear." In celebration of Alger's 60th anniversary, we present part two of a special interview with Chief Investment Officer Dan Chung, reflecting on his 30-year journey with the firm. In this conversation, Dan discusses Alger's long-term focus on fundamental research and the continuing importance of investing in innovation.

A 60 Year Focus on Fundamental Research

"The strategy brings research and development and intangibles out of the shadows of financial statements and allows investors to find potentially attractive investments." Alger Director of Market Strategy Brad Neuman discusses the recently launched top-down strategy created in conjunction with Russell, and how it may create opportunities to directly invest in rapidly accelerating innovation.

Introducing the Alger Russell Innovation Strategy

"I like to say when software writes software, innovation becomes exponential. And I think we’ve never lived through exponential innovation as a society." Alger Portfolio Manager Dr. Ankur Crawford discusses the Concentrated Equity strategy and how it may provide investors with a direct conduit to Alger's highest conviction ideas on the theme of innovation.

A Closer Look: Alger Concentrated Equity Strategy

"The inefficiencies outside the U.S. are significant. International markets are more fragmented and offer opportunities that are very exciting. Even when macros are against us, we’re finding businesses that we want to own." The Alger Redwood team takes a deep dive into international opportunities that U.S. investors may be missing.

Beyond Borders: Finding Growth Outside the U.S.

The Alger Podcast features Alger Investment Professionals and Industry Experts, giving timely market and sector updates. For more information, visit: www.alger.com

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