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"On one side, the interest rate environment has really improved, which is positive. On the other hand, we've got the negative geopolitical environment, which has probably been underestimated, but the big elephant in the room for me now is the upcoming budget. But I’m feeling optimistic as AIM leads the UK small cap growth agenda - exactly where Rachel Reeves is focusing.” Judith MacKenzie
In a recent interview with Paul Hill of Vox Markets, Judith MacKenzie, Head of Downing Fund Managers, discusses her optimistic view on the markets, the impact the forthcoming budget could have on small and mid-caps, some current stocks that she’s excited about, and her outlook for UK equities.
00:00 Her approach to investing & outlook for UK equities
08:45 Eagle Eye Solutions
12:50 1Spatial
15:45 EKF Diagnostics & Argentex
17:20 Tracsis
23:05 Fonix Mobile
27:50 Cohort
30:10 Learning points from 2 past losses
34:00 Avingtrans
39:45 Equals
42:15 hVIVO
48:10 H&T
52:15 What to do when shares drop on good news
53:20 How to identify value traps
55:05 Facilities by ADF
58:40 Flowtech Fluidpower
1:00:05 Kitwave
1:02:40 Synectics
1:05:00 Current share most excited about, recent sales & final key messages
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