A UK Small Cap Rerate, Cadence Minerals, ECR Minerals with Alan Green
Nov 23, 2023
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Alan Green, UK equities expert, discusses potential scenarios for UK markets and the catalysts for a rerating of UK mid and small caps. The podcast explores Cadence Minerals and ECR Minerals, highlighting their valuation cases, positive tone after leadership changes, and update on activities.
A more risk-off approach from investors may drive positive sentiment for the FTSE 100, supported by factors such as falling inflation and expected interest rate cuts.
Investment trusts in the mid-cap FTSE 250 and small cap stocks are currently undervalued, presenting a potential buying opportunity in these markets.
Deep dives
Potential positive outlook for UK equities
The podcast discusses the potential outlook for UK equities, specifically focusing on the FTSE 100. The speaker suggests that a more risk-off approach from both institutional and retail investors may drive positive sentiment for the index. Factors such as falling inflation, expected interest rate cuts, and a healthier economic picture are seen as key drivers for a potential recovery in the FTSE 100. The speaker also mentions the positive impact this may have on technology stocks and the resources sector.
Undervalued opportunities in small and mid-cap markets
The podcast highlights the potential buying opportunity in the small and mid-cap markets. It mentions that as interest rates potentially fall and economic data slightly weakens, there may be big movements and revaluations in these markets. The speaker particularly emphasizes the potential upside in the mid-cap FTSE 250 and small cap stocks. The current high discounts in investment trusts and the prevailing undervaluation of companies in these market segments are seen as indicators of potential future growth.
Cadence Minerals and ECR Minerals updates
The podcast discusses two specific companies: Cadence Minerals (KDNC) and ECR Minerals (ECR). It mentions Cadence Minerals' flagship project, the Mapper Iron Oil Project in Brazil, which is seen as potentially undervalued and has been independently valued at 23 pence per share. The podcast also highlights Cadence Minerals' involvement in other projects related to lithium and rare earths, potentially positioning the company for future growth. As for ECR Minerals, the podcast mentions recent management changes and a more positive tone coming from the company. The speaker states that ECR Minerals has a portfolio of assets in Australia and China, primarily focusing on gold mining projects in Victoria, where drilling work is set to resume before Christmas.
Alan Green joined the UK Investor Magazine Podcast to dive into a selection of UK equities and provide scenarios for broader markets after the Autumn Statement.
This Podcast explores potential scenarios for UK markets and the catalysts for a rerating of UK mid and small caps.
We discuss Cadence Minerals (LON:KDNC) and ECR Minerals (LON:ECR).
Alan outlines the valuation case for Cadence Minerals, given the current share price and the underlying value of their portfolio of mining assets.
ECR Minerals is proceeding with a more positive tone after a change of leadership. Alan provides an update on activities.