Are small caps the hidden gems of 2012?

SMALL CAPS

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Small-cap stocks have been out of favour for years but Gervais Williams, managing director of MAM Funds, says they appear ready to surprise on the upside.

Small-cap stocks have been out of favour for years but Gervais Williams, managing director of MAM Funds, says they appear ready to surprise on the upside The New Year is a good time to review the past, as it can help determine the best opportunities for the future. 2011 was not a good year, with volatile markets and terrifying headlines. But despite some serious worries, the main market was surprisingly robust. The FTSE 100 was down only 5.6% in terms of capital, and once the reinvested dividends have been included the overall return was only down 2.2%. However the FTSE 100 ended the ...

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