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23 MAY 2024

Small caps riding the AI wave

Looking at our personal lives, it is not hard to see that the integration of digital technologies into human life is fundamentally transforming how we communicate, travel, work, learn, and conduct business. This paper examines how the increased use of artificial intelligence impacts the semiconductor sector and what risks and opportunities it provides to small-cap companies in particular.

Disclaimer
Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management ( VLK IM) is licensed as a manager of various UCITS and AIFs and authorised to provide investment services and as such is subject to supervision by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. This document is for information purposes only and provides insufficient information for an investment decision. This document does not contain investment advice, no investment recommendation, no research, or an invitation to buy or sell any financial instruments, and should not be interpreted as such. The opinions expressed in this document are our opinions and views as of such date only. These may be subject to change at any given time, without prior notice.

Please note that all investments are subject to market fluctuations. Investing in a small-cap strategy may be subject to country risk, equity market risks and small cap company risk, which could negatively affect the performance. Under unusual market conditions the specific risks can increase significantly. Potential Investors should be aware that changes in the actual and perceived fundamentals of a company may result in changes for the market value of the shares of such company. Equities of companies with small capitalization can be more volatile than equities of mid and large companies and may also be less liquid.

The value of your investment may fluctuate, past performance is no guarantee for the future. Do not take unnecessary risks. Before you invest, it is important that you are aware of and are informed about the characteristics and risks of investing. This information can be found in the available documents of the strategy and/or in the agreements that are part of the service you choose or have chosen.

Es gibt einen Spruch auf Niederländisch, Kom verder, das viele Dinge bedeutet und unsere Geschäftsphilosophie darstellt. Er erfasst die Art und Weise, wie wir mit unseren Kunden arbeiten, aber auch wie wir unsere Beteiligungsunternehmen lenken, um Aktionärswert durch aktive Beteiligung zu schaffen.

Risikokapital. Der Wert von Anlagen und die daraus erzielten Erträge können sowohl steigen als auch fallen. Die Anleger erhalten möglicherweise nicht den ursprünglich investierten Betrag zurück. Die in der Vergangenheit erzielte Performance ist keine Garantie für die Zukunft.