312. Waiting for the penny to drop on UK smaller companies
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David Stevenson, co-manager of the WS Amati UK Listed Smaller Companies fund, discusses the current market dynamics and the outlook for UK smaller companies, despite a challenging two-year period marked by receding investor appetite and outflows from small-cap funds. David argues now is a unique entry point for UK smaller company investing, buoyed by recent improvements in relative performance and the potential benefits of lower interest rates. We also cover the surge in M&A activity and ...
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