The Global Smaller Companies Trust, Fund Manager Nish Patel, CFA discusses managing a globally diversified portfolio of smaller companies and explores what factors could lead to smaller companies reasserting their long-term tend to outperform large caps.

Shares of smaller companies lagged their larger-cap peers in October. The strongest performing sectors were technology, telecommunications and health care. The laggards were basic materials. financials and consumer staples. Economic data points in the UK, Europe and the emerging markets were generally ahead of expectations while those in Japan were below estimates. Data from the US was sparse because of the government shutdown.

We are excited to announce that Fund Manager, Nish Patel, will be presenting at the Kepler Trust Intelligence – Real Dividend Heroes & Growth Giants.  Nish will be speaking at 2:00pm on Monday 24th November.