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Small cap stocks have had a tough run the past few years, with small cap indices underperforming their larger cap counterparts significantly. Everyone is talking about the inevitable catch up. But dispersion amongst returns at the small end of the market is high. It's easy to get the theme right and the stock picking wrong. Steve Johnson will explore the stock picking process at Forager, how the team are setting their Fund portfolios up, and which stocks are already working. He will explain why these stocks showcase where you need to be invested when the small cap recovery arrives.

Direct indexing has taken off in the US, but what is it, and how can Australian investors benefit from using it in their portfolios?

Etienne Vlok from Constantia Investment Partners presents 'What happens when the person selling you the story, is also selling you their stock? ' at InvestmentMarkets November 2023 Virtual Investor Webinar

Rising inflation, higher interest rates and slowing economic growth all pose separate threats to the attractive dividends currently being paid by Australian companies. Income hungry investors should also note that over 80% of Australian dividends are paid from companies in just four sectors. This forces many portfolios of income investors to be highly concentrated. The share prices of these companies are exceedingly sensitive to dividend payments, which potentially leaves these stocks under pressure if dividends falter.