RLAM's Rutter: 'Treasure trove' of neglected and boring stocks is exciting for stockpickers

Niche companies piquing increased interest

Lauren Mason
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Today's market environment is the "most exciting time" in Peter Rutter's 20-year career in terms of investment opportunities, according to the head of equities at Royal London Asset Management, who said sweeping, sentiment-driven market moves have unearthed a swathe of attractively-valued stocks.

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