Small-cap energy and resources stocks are risky and volatile
International small-cap stocks offer investors great diversification
“Looking at the market in general, we don’t think valuations are stretched,” says one small- and mid-cap fund manager
New research reveals that the materials sector had propelled small-cap stocks in outperforming their larger counterparts
Strong performance indicates a bull market, although pattern has varied
Russell Canada Index rebounds from Q2 declines
Outlook 2010
Clients will still need patience to cope with the volatility of these stocks
But despite the stunning percentage rises in the rally since March, few industries have recovered all their losses
Although two small-cap money managers don’t see an economic turnaround until 2010, they say many Canadian small-cap stocks are valued cheaply and they’ve already begun buying in anticipation that the asset class will shine when the recession ends.“When the economy turns around, small-caps should outperform,” says Martin Ferguson, manager of Mawer New Canada Fund with […]