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Big returns from small caps: How the experts find the stars of the future and our three best ideas

Over the long haul, small-caps have historically outperformed large caps, fuelling the research highlighting the so-called 'small-cap effect' ? the idea that smaller companies offer higher risk-adjusted returns than larger ones. Unfortunately, the higher interest rate environment of recent years has proved tough for the stock market's small fry, who've spent more than a decade lagging more sizeabl

FTSE 100 falls as investors digest US Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut plan

Stocks in Europe fell around Thursday midday, after the US Federal Reserve backpedalled from previous predictions.The FTSE 100 index was down 40.98 points, 0.5%, at 8,174.50. The FTSE 250 was down 146.28 points, 0.7%, at 20,351.12, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.59 points, 0.2%, at 785.77.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.7% at 814.10, the Cboe UK 250 was down 1.1% at 17,782.64, and the Cboe Small Comp

Why investors should access the high-quality growth on offer at Judges Scientific

Judges Scientific (JDG:AIM) £98.82Market cap: £655 millionScience kit manufacturer Judges Scientific (JDG:AIM) has built up a loyal fan base over the years, both ordinary and professional investors. We continue to see the stock as a core smaller company growth holding that will gradually build value for portfolios, while letting you sleep comfortably at night.Over the past 10 years, the stock ha

Buy Volution: it deserves a valuation in line with high quality UK industrial peers

Companies with regulatory drivers underpinning their business should be highly prized, particularly in the current economic environment. A recent pullback in the share price of ventilation products maker Volution (FAN) has created an opportunity to invest in just such an outfit.The company's quality is reflected in an adjusted operating margin of 21%, achieved despite inflationary pressures, and c
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