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Recession-proof UK smaller companies fund

With the UK heading back into recession your inclination may be to avoid investing in companies that are most exposed to the domestic economy. Historically, this has been UK small caps. But, over the past 10 years, these have become more exposed to the global economy. This means investors looking for long-term growth do not need to avoid UK smaller companies, which tend to outperform larger companies over longer time periods.

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By Leonora Walters,
10 May 2012

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