Global Small Caps Attract Investors Amid Volatility

Volatility in global small-cap stocks has increased amid geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies, leading to declines in major indices such as the STOXX Europe 600, S&P MidCap 400, and Russell 2000. Despite these challenges, improved business sentiment and easing inflation have encouraged investors to seek undervalued small caps with strong fundamentals and insider buying. In North America, Aris Mining stands out for robust sales growth and insider confidence, though it remains vulnerable to external borrowing risks. European opportunities include Social Housing REIT, Admicom Oyj, and Gofore Oyj, all drawing attention for undervaluation and insider activity despite profitability concerns. In Asia, tech company Nuix, recently added to the S&P/ASX 200 Index, projects significant annual earnings growth and attracts insider interest even as it relies on external borrowing. Robinsons Retail Holdings in Asia continues to show resilience through steady dividends and insider share purchases, highlighting opportunities in global small-cap sectors.