The misconception of UK small caps

We expect to see continued market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty in the UK throughout 2019, not least due to Brexit.

But typically, where there is volatility, there is also opportunity.  While large-cap businesses are generally impacted by macro factors, smaller companies tend to operate in more insulated, niche markets where they are well-positioned and have the ability to react in a more agile manner when facing wider economic headwinds. In fact, the small and mid-cap market is regularly negatively associated with high levels of risk and volatility. Which sectors are driving the UK economy? However, the reality is vastly different to the perception. As political uncertainty floods the UK mar...