Giles Hargreave on UK Income

ON UK INCOME

Why mid and small-caps should also attract income seekers.

The strong growth potential of the niche players and innovators that are the best of the UK’s small and mid-cap companies makes them an attractive proposition for income investors. Despite the difficult environment many of these companies have been trading well, with management teams upbeat in our meetings. Now the outlook seems to be improving; markets appear cautiously optimistic on the eurozone and, perhaps more importantly, there are signs that the US economy is strengthening – despite the political uncertainty that comes in an election year. If the economic picture is beginning ...