Relative Return: Structural shifts creating fertile ground for small-caps

26 May 2026

While global equities hit record highs, Australia’s small-cap industrial sector remains in a prolonged downturn, creating what one small and micro-cap investor sees as a rare valuation opportunity. The case for looking beyond small-cap indices has strengthened following the return of inflation and interest rate rises, according to Richard Ivers, portfolio manager for the Prime […]

23 April 2026

The case for looking beyond the small cap indices for investment opportunities has strengthened following the return of inflation and interest rate rises, according to a small and micro-cap companies investing expert. Challenging environments often provide a foundation for small cap outperformance given active management is more influential on smaller companies investing, said Richard Ivers, […]

23 April 2026

Persistently volatile market conditions giving rise to a high inflation-high interest rate environment have continued to afford active players in the small and micro-cap space an attractive opportunity for investors looking beyond indices. That is the conclusion drawn by Prime Value Asset Management’s Richard Ivers, who said those looking ahead can capitalise on quality opportunities […]