RHB Research’s selection of Top 20 Malaysia Small Cap Jewels has consistently outperformed market for the past five years
Kuala Lumpur – RHB Banking Group (“RHB” or the “Group”) today launched its highly anticipated 20 th Edition of the RHB Small Cap Top 20 Jewels publication. In conjunction with the launch, the Group hosted a series of break-out sessions for 11 selected regional small-cap companies with investors and fund managers.
The one-day annual event continues the Group’s commitment to providing investors exclusive access to promising under-the-radar public listed companies poised for high growth in the small-cap equities market segment.
“We are witnessing an unprecedented era of resilience and innovation among small-cap companies while navigating dynamic market landscapes with remarkable adaptability. This year’s instalment of the RHB Small Cap Top 20 Jewels 2024 marks a pivotal moment as we redouble our efforts to provide investors with an expanded array of under-researched gems in the small-cap market,” said Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Managing Director of RHB Group Wholesale Banking.
“Today’s event enables investors to explore and capitalise on the abundant opportunities within the ASEAN small-cap landscape based on the extensive stock investment ideas curated by RHB Investment Bank’s Research teams in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. By facilitating connections and insights across diverse industries, we aim to empower investors to seize a share of the investment opportunities in the region,” he added.
The launch and break-out sessions were attended by fund managers, private asset management and unit trust companies, as well as representatives of Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and pension funds from Malaysia and across ASEAN. The sessions involved discussions and knowledge sharing on industrial products, technology, oil & gas, construction, healthcare, financial institutions, consumer, industrial services, and property sectors.
Alexander Chia, Head of Regional Equity Research in RHB Investment Bank Berhad, shared, “This year’s event showcased new opportunities, as we unveiled a diverse array of small-cap gems poised for growth across ASEAN. Our collaborative efforts aim to equip investors with the knowledge and resources to navigate the dynamic small-cap landscape and unlock value in the ever-evolving market environment.”
The RHB Small Cap Top 20 Jewels 2024 Edition forms part of the larger RHB Regional Small Cap Compendium, annually listing stock investment ideas from RHB Investment Bank research teams in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Last year, RHB Research’s Top 20 Malaysia Small Cap Jewels outperformed the market with a holding period return of 46.4% against FBM KLCI of 13.0% and FBM SC of 21.4% 1 .
Click here or scan the QR code to download the digital copy of the newly-launched 14th Edition of the RHB Small Cap Top 20 Jewels 2024.
About the RHB Banking Group
The RHB Banking Group, with RHB Bank Berhad as the holding company, is one of the largest fully integrated financial services group in Malaysia. The Group’s core businesses are structured into five main business pillars, namely Group Community Banking, Group Wholesale Banking, Group Shariah Business, Group International Business, and Group Insurance.
Group Community Banking comprises Retail Banking and SME Banking, while Group Wholesale Banking comprises Group Investment Banking, Group Corporate Banking, Group Treasury & Global Markets, Group Asset Management, Commercial Banking, Transaction Banking, and Economics.
All five Strategic Business Groups offer their financial solutions through RHB Bank Berhad and its main subsidiaries – RHB Investment Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad and RHB Insurance Berhad, while its asset management and unit trust businesses are undertaken by RHB Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. and RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad.
The Group’s regional presence now spans eight countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam and Lao PDR.
For more information, please visit www.rhbgroup.com.
