Global equities rebounded in 3Q24, with health care stocks advancing in July and August, then falling in September. Biotechnology stocks led the sector, driven by factors like interest in innovative weight-loss drugs, easing supply constraints, increased health care utilization, and the sector's defensive nature. Key contributors included Applied Therapeutics, ARS Pharmaceuticals, and Revance Therapeutics. The fund's performance was aided by favorable stock selection, particularly in biotechnology, while detractors included HilleVax and Guardant Health. The outlook remains positive for biotechnology, supported by strong fundamentals, innovation, and M&A activity, despite risks from inflation and the IRA drug pricing measures.