Why the Next Six Months Could Get Tough for Small Caps: On the Couch with Chris Stott

VIDEO AVAILABLE: https://vimeo.com/1181449274

Chris Stott (1851 Capital) joins Callum Newman to break down the current small-cap landscape – and why the next six months may be more difficult than many expect.

In this discussion, Chris outlines how rising interest rates, geopolitical volatility and shifting investor sentiment are shaping opportunities in Australian equities.

Despite near-term caution, he highlights where value is starting to emerge – particularly in beaten-down sectors and less crowded parts of the market.

Topics covered:

• Why interest rates are still the key driver for markets
• Where opportunities are appearing after recent sell-offs
• How to manage risk and position portfolios in volatile conditions
• The reality of small-cap investing, and why 6/10 decisions are enough
• AI, data centres and where structural growth is actually happening
• Why IPOs are drying up and capital is becoming more concentrated

Chris also shares how he thinks about portfolio construction, cash levels, and identifying companies that can genuinely outperform.

About Chris Stott:

Chris is Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at 1851 Capital, with over 20 years' experience in Australian funds management. He was previously CIO at Wilson Asset Management and was named one of the AFR's top young fund managers.

Learn more: https://1851capital.com.au/

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