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Three reasons to be positive on UK small cap stocks following the 2024 Budget
In the 2024 budget, the government proactively addressed the UK equity market in several key areas…
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Building a prudent position: Henderson Smaller Companies
While a challenging 2023 looks more likely to give way to a better 2024, conditions for UK smaller companies remain tough. Fortunately, the companies themselves have been diligent in preparing for such an environment.
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The smart way to ride the AI wave
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise business and is attracting a lot of attention from investors. But trying to pick the ultimate winners in the AI race is a risky business. At The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust we follow the old adage: in a gold rush, invest in picks and shovels.
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Reasons to be cheerful
Consumers have taken a battering in recent years, first from Covid-19 and more recently from the rising cost of living, but since then UK leisure and hospitality spending has bounced back from pandemic lows. For investors in Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, it’s a reason to raise a glass.
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The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc: Full-Year Results 2023
Portfolio Manager, Neil Hermon, discusses the full-year results for The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust (HSL), including performance over the period and dividend outlook. Hermon also discusses the opportunities spotted in UK medium to small cap stocks over the period and his outlook for the UK market.
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Henderson Smaller Companies Trust – finding gems in the UK market
While economic uncertainty and jittery markets make for a challenging investment environment, for the discerning investor, they also create fantastic opportunities. Amid the turmoil, there are hidden gems, companies that are not only surviving but have become undervalued and are thriving. In such a market, stock picking is more important than ever.