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Buy small in Asia

Just because markets are choppy, you shouldn't be scared of the strong returns smaller companies can make, so why not access some fast-growing Asian ones via Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies?
December 15, 2011

Defensive large-caps have been this year's UK stock market winners, as economic growth has slowed and risk aversion has risen. But you should not forget small-caps. In this area too, the right company and sector can still grow fast, and small-caps are also good value because their share prices have been hit harder.

IC TIP: Buy at 530.51p
Tip style
Growth
Risk rating
High
Timescale
Long Term
Bull points
  • Strong performance
  • Wider discount than normal
  • High-growth region
  • Sensible risk management
Bear points
  • High TER
  • Volatile underlying assets

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