All Small cap articles – Page 2
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Concentration Consternation
The widening representation of large U.S. stocks in large-cap benchmarks has reduced the benchmarks’ diversification benefit. Investors may want to diversify and seek outperformance by allocating to mid- and small-caps.
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Video
Megatrends – Small Cap
(2:08) Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise examines why small caps present an opportunity for equity investors in today’s environment.
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Overlooked in the U.S.: International Small Caps
International small caps are underrepresented in most U.S. investors’ portfolios. Boosting allocations to this asset class provides the potential for more diversification and improved risk-adjusted returns.
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Private Equity Valuations Withstand the Volatility of 2022
We see valuation data from more than 400 funds each quarter, and it suggests the recovery from a relatively shallow downturn may be underway for buyout funds.
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Indian assets are poised for growth in investors’ portfolios
Investors’ attention should be turning to India, which has overtaken China as the world’s most populous country. The country has a lot more going for it than just demographics. We expect GDP growth will average 5.2% per year over the next decade, compared with 3.7% for emerging economies, and a modest 1% for developed markets.
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Go Time? The Case for Small-Cap Value
This paper reviews the strategic importance of U.S. small-cap value equities for capital accumulation. We explore the historical record for allocations surrounding recessions and offer insight on relative valuations.
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Economic and Market Review: Continue to Recommend Defensive Positioning, Focus on Quality
What happens when the lowest interest rates in 400 years meet the fastest hikes in 100?
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Podcast
Can Periods of Turmoil Yield Long-Term Opportunities?
The banking sector, current markets, and long-term opportunities in growth stocks are topics of discussion between Tom Ognar, senior portfolio manager and managing director of the Dynamic Growth Equity team, and Jon Lagerstedt, director of Internal Sales at Allspring.
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Equity Diversification in Europe’s DC Market
We explain why global small-cap equities provide strong potential to enhance equity diversification and excess return in European DC markets, especially for active managers.
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An entry point for sustainable SMID caps?
Policies aiming to drive investment in the sustainability transition and adapt to the post-pandemic business environment are generating opportunities for small- and mid-cap firms (SMID caps), which our Natural Capital strategy focuses on.
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Why the next five years belongs to US SMID
The Equities team explain why, against a backdrop where the US economy is likely to ‘muddle through’, there are exciting investment opportunities in the US SMID space.
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Japanese Small Caps May Hop in the Year of the Rabbit
Despite their recent outperformance, we believe Japanese small caps have further room to run in 2023 and beyond. In this report, we highlight a few catalysts that could support earnings growth within this relatively under-researched asset class.
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Video
Small Caps: Why Active Management Matters
The size and diversity of the small-cap universe, combined with a lack of sell-side research, presents a compelling opportunity for active managers with strong, bottom-up stock selection capabilities.
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Private Equity Secondaries Ready to Ride Rough Markets
Surge in motivated sellers and significant discounts bode well for secondary investors ready to deploy
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Asset Manager News
Flexstone Completes Deals in Asia, US and Europe
Flexstone Partners, the global co-investment specialist and affiliate of Natixis IM, has acquired private equity stakes in companies based in Asia, the US and Europe.
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Video
ESG in Small Caps
While the ESG challenges facing smaller companies should not be underestimated, they also create opportunities for active managers to identify undervalued companies.
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Video
Smaller Companies: Specialists & Industry Leaders
There is a misconception that the small-cap universe is less developed or less diverse than its large-cap counterpart—but many smaller companies are leaders within their industries.
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Video
Why Smaller Companies?
From strong performance to industry leaders, there are a number of reasons we believe small-cap equities are worth consideration for longer-term investors.
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SDG Engagement Equity Fund 2022 H1 Report
The Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund has the dual purpose of delivering attractive returns and measurable real-world impact.
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Reimagining Supply Chains: The Investing Challenge
From carmakers to smartphone manufacturers, companies around the world are reorganizing their supply chains amid a wave of disruptions. Equity investors will need to sharpen their analytical tools and engagement skills to determine which businesses are proactively adapting to a new reality.