The rough ride experienced by shareholders of some of Britain's biggest companies this year has reki...
The rough ride experienced by shareholders of some of Britain's biggest companies this year has rekindled in many investors a desire to rediscover the smaller fry. The hundred largest companies within the FTSE 100 index may account for 82% of the total capitalisation of the stock market (as measured by the FTSE All Share Index), but they account for much less than 82% of the profits generated. Indeed, smaller companies continue to attract investors with their entrepreneurial cultures and ability to outperform the broader market. During the year to date, the Hoare Govett Smaller Companies I...
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