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

Niche companies piquing increased interest

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.

"We have seen massive style rotations, swelling markets and huge elements of narratives swirling through markets from retail investors," he said. "These factors create a choppy sea, and within that are individual stock opportunities, the likes of which we have not seen in a very long time." 'Enormous' valuation dispersions make UK attractive hunting ground for stock pickers Rutter added that, "away from the glossy headline of Tesla and big US growth stocks," there is a "treasure trove of neglected and boring stocks" outside of the mainstream market narrative. One example within ...