Small caps, big potential: finding global opportunities

Scott Woods, portfolio manager in the global equities team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, shares his insights on the trends shaping the small caps investment space. Smaller cap firms have faced challenging conditions over the past 18 months, with many trading at substantial discounts. However, according to Woods, the outlook is improving. "With lower interest rates in Europe, the UK, and the US easing some of the financial pressure on companies and consumers, we have seen the market rally begin to broaden," he says. "We believe this will continue as investors refocus on fundamentals."...