Why the UK 'could be set for particular attention' when investors return to equities

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It has been a difficult 2020 for stockmarkets, as the world fights to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

While there remains significant scepticism, at some point, investors will return to equity markets. When this occurs, the UK could be set for particular attention, as UK stocks still trade at a relative discount to other developed markets. Consistent 50: Gresham vehicle closes gap on Liontrust UK Micro Cap Within UK equity markets, the small-cap space has particularly suffered, recently impacted by liquidity concerns emanating from the Woodford scandal. Micro caps are even more unloved, trading at an almost 20% discount to the wider small-cap universe. With double and triple ...

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