Why US smaller companies could outperform on the back of rate cuts

In the Artemis US Smaller Companies Fund, we have a preference for quality – looking for best in class or near best-in-class companies. We are currently seeing better value in companies which would not only benefit from a decline in interest rates but have other strengths as well, such as tailwinds from evolving industry dynamics. Our process is designed to find businesses with asymmetrical risk reward profiles, leading to differentiated exposure.

Cormac Weldon, Head of US Equities and Manager of the Artemis US Smaller Companies Fund

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