Stock-specific opportunities available in UK tech sector

Despite being a niche market in the context of competitive global rivals, the UK technology sector o...

Despite being a niche market in the context of competitive global rivals, the UK technology sector offers many stock-specific opportunities, say fund managers. However, with technology companies making up a relatively small element of the UK market, managers are finding liquidity and clearer investment opportunities elsewhere. Leigh Himsworth, manager of the Royal London UK Strategic Growth fund, says technology stocks are in a relatively good position compared to their standing in the past. Before the dotcom boom, many technology firms boasted attractive business models, he explains. ...