All Small cap articles
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White papersThe AI boom: Bubble risk or durable cycle?
Examines whether today’s AI-driven market rally reflects sustainable productivity gains or speculative excess.
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White papersEurope finds its footing
After three years of 20% gains, 2026 has again started on a strong note. This latest rally is one of the most concentrated ever. The global stock market is two-thirds American, of which 40% is just 10 stocks with one huge bet: generative artificial intelligence (AI). A quarter of the world stock market relies on this.
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White papersWe Got the Beat
Allspring’s investment experts take the pulse on 2026, revealing strategic investment opportunities amid shifting global dynamics.
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White papersQ4 2025 Equity Market Review
It has often been said that success and happiness lie within the journey rather than at the destination. For small cap investors, 2025 was a turbulent and twisting ride whose volatile journey fortunately ended with a successful outcome. After the 2024 Presidential election, equity markets rallied as many investors assumed the new administration’s focus on lower regulation and taxes would be beneficial to growth. Underlying economic activity was supportive of this conclusion, driven by consistent employment growth, better inflation trends and increased consumer activity.
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White papersUK Value – Beware the rear-view mirror…
In his latest insight, Matthew Tillett, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton UK Value Opportunities Fund, explores how persistent “crisis narrative” sentiment has weighed on UK SMID, despite improving fundamentals. With valuations still sitting at a steep discount to both UK large caps and international peers, the big question is: could 2026 be the year UK SMID starts to regain lost ground?
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 1Q 2026
In the following collection of charts, we a) reaffirm our belief that supportive macroeconomic and capital-markets forces have the potential to drive further equity gains; b) address what we view as some of the more important risks to our thesis (including potential drawdowns that tend to accompany mid-term election years, as well as rising bond market volatility); and c) offer tactical portfolio guidance across various equity markets.
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White papersGlobal SMID Equity Engagement*, Q4 2025 case study: Credicorp
Our Global SMID Equity Engagement Q4 2025 case study looks at Credicorp, Peru’s leading financial group, and the vital role it plays in promoting financial inclusion in the country.
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White papersThe Fed delivers a rate cut with a caveat
The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points but signaled a more cautious path ahead, projecting just one cut in 2025. The policy statement leaned hawkish with upgraded growth forecasts, while Chair Powell maintained a neutral tone. What does this mean for your portfolio? Discover where we see the biggest potential in today’s rate environment.
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White papersBeyond the Magnificent Seven: How US SMID caps are riding the AI wave
US small and mid-cap (SMID) companies are emerging as quiet powerhouses in the AI economy. In this video, Charlotte Daughtrey, Investment Director, Equities, outlines how these companies are using new technologies to innovate faster, streamline operations and reveal exciting opportunities across the entire AI value chain.
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White papersThink global beyond the tech race
“The tech capex supercycle is no longer just a US story — China is catching up, and global adoption across industries is turning this into a global opportunity.”
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White papersEquity Market Outlook 4Q 2025
In spite of concerns about AI-related valuations, we believe a strong economy—with monetary stimulus in the pipeline and still more to come—has set the stage for stronger equity performance in 2026.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook 4Q 2025
After a remarkably resilient performance in 2025 for the global economy and markets, the Asset Allocation Committee (AAC) maintains confidence in its overall outlook—continued strength in growth and risk assets over the medium term, with targeted tactical exposures across asset classes and regions.
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White papersThe US SMID revival: Why this quiet rotation matters
After years of anticipation, the long-awaited rotation into US small and mid-caps (SMID) is finally gaining traction. Charlotte Daughtrey, Investment Director - Equities, explains why the second half of 2025 presents a rare convergence of macroeconomic, policy and market forces - creating a compelling opportunity for investors.
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White papersKey catalysts for a sustained rebound in small caps
Small-cap stocks are showing signs of revival thanks to valuation gaps, potential Fed easing and improving macro indicators—though a durable rally will hinge on earnings growth and policy support.
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White papersEquities: All Eyes on the Fed
Political pressure, changing personnel and a complex mix of macroeconomic data in recent weeks have renewed the focus on the Federal Reserve and its policy direction. Compared to the bond markets, equity markets seem to be taking these developments in stride.
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White papersGlobal Equities: The Rise of New Market Leaders
We are upgrading Japan to overweight as our concerns about a stronger yen abate and while we continue to be positive about corporate reforms and the end of deflation in Japan. We maintain our recommended overweight exposures to Europe and China. On the style front, we reaffirm our preference for value over growth, and small caps over large caps in the U.S.
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White papersEquity Market Outlook: 3Q 2025
We maintain our belief that economic growth is likely to slow, but that a severe U.S. downturn appears unlikely. Against this backdrop, we remain constructive on global equity markets heading into the second half of 2025 and highlight potentially more attractive opportunities.
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White papersEquity Outlook – More wind in the sails
The imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration puts more wind in the sails driving the dominance of tech and related sectors versus the rest of the market.
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White papersWho will benefit from deregulation?
U.S. deregulation efforts are concentrated in energy, industrials, and financials—with small-cap stocks poised to benefit most—while healthcare and environmental sectors may face headwinds. The deregulatory impact isn’t fully reflected in markets yet, offering potential upside for select sectors and smaller companies.
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White papersWhy Indian small and mid cap equities deserve a place in your investment portfolio?
India presents a compelling investment opportunity for global investors as it remains the fastest growing major economy in the world with an estimated GDP growth of 6.4% for FYE25 and is poised to become the 3rd largest economy by 2028. (Source: Economic Survey 2024-2025 and IMF).
