The case for investing in small caps

Small cap stocks are often overlooked but, for that reason, they can reward patient investors over the long term.“Small caps offer a rare combination of attractive valuations, growth, and diversification,” said Abby Glennie, co-manager, Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust. “We’ve also gone through market periods globally where the dominant tech themes have driven handfuls of mega caps to lead markets, but perhaps now is the time for market strength to broaden out.