Trust Issues: Investing in UK small-caps with BRSC

Podcast: Kepler Trust Intelligence Podcast · Kepler Partners

Opublikowano: 2026-07-31

In this episode, we speak to Thomas McMahon, Head of Investment Companies Research at Kepler Trust Intelligence, about the opportunity for investors in UK small-caps and BlackRock Smaller Companies in particular. We discuss the outlook for the sector, including recent performance and the economic backdrop, alongside BRSC’s investment strategy, recent merger and income credentials. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Why invest in UK small-caps 02:48 Sector performance 04:00 Rationale for merger 04:50 Changes to fees and tender offers 05:37 Investment strategy 06:15 Portfolio construction 06:55 Risk management 07:45 Income cr...