Japanese smaller companies lead the way

Smaller companies funds investing in the region outperform US and European counterparts

Click here to download raw data The Japanese market may have taken a hit over the past few weeks but, in terms of funds investing in smaller companies, those focused on Japan have fared considerably better than their European and North American counterparts. Click here to download raw data Boasting just seven funds, the IMA's Japanese Smaller Companies sector is smaller than the other two but, over the 12 months to the end of December 2005, it produced average bid to bid growth of 60.03%, according to figures from Standard & Poor's. Click here to download raw data That return is doub...