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The best stocks to buy since 1993
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Many investors focus almost entirely on large, well-known companies.
Yet some of the stock market’s most remarkable success stories began as small, little-known businesses long before they became widely recognised.
For more than 30 years, Small Company Sharewatch has helped investors identify promising UK small-cap companies that can deliver long-term growth.
Large companies are followed by dozens of analysts and widely covered in the financial media.
Smaller companies operate differently. Many receive little research coverage and attract less institutional investment. This can create situations where a company’s potential is not fully reflected in its share price.
For investors willing to look beyond the largest companies, the UK small-cap market can be a fertile ground for growth opportunities.
Founded in 1993, Small Company Sharewatch specialises in researching smaller UK-listed companies.
Each month, our expert analysts uncover hidden UK companies with serious growth potential. We personally meet almost every company we write about - and we don't write for anyone else, so you won't find the information anywhere else.
Our investment philosophy is inspired by renowned investor Jim Slater, who observed that major share price advances often occur when a company introduces “something new.”
This could include:
A new management team transforming the business
A breakthrough product entering the market
Strategic acquisitions accelerating growth
Major shifts within an industry
Identifying these catalysts early can give investors a significant advantage.
For over 30 years, Small Company Sharewatch has helped private investors and professionals uncover UK small-cap opportunities before they hit the mainstream.
Established 1993 – decades of independent research
Thousands of subscribers – from experienced private investors to professionals
Proven methodology – built on rigorous analysis and the “Something New” principle
The publication publishes detailed company analysis, industry insights, and a model Growth Portfolio designed to illustrate how disciplined stock selection can build long-term wealth.
While past performance can never guarantee future returns, the results highlight the potential power of focused small-cap investing.
Your subscription to Small Company Sharewatch includes:
A monthly investment newsletter
In-depth profiles of UK small-cap companies
Updates on previously featured shares
Access to our archive of past research
Tracking of the Sharewatch Growth Portfolio
An annual subscription costs £219 but new subscribers can receive
£40 off using the code: 40OFFSCSW
Past performance is not a guide to future performance and you may lose some or all of the money you invest. Smaller company shares can be more volatile than larger companies, which makes careful research especially important.
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Reading about shares is good but seeing a portfolio in action is even better.
The secret to success is to choose your stocks carefully, buy a spread and take a medium-term view and only buy shares that your gut feel dictates. To illustrate this in action and to demonstrate the benefits of the Sharewatch newsletter "Something New" strategy, we have created our very own Growth Portfolio, a virtual portfolio which we update in the newsletter each month and which is run in order to illustrate the dynamics of managing an active small company portfolio.
When running our portfolio, only shares featured in the newsletter are added and like all investors, the portfolio operates with a finite amount of cash, meaning sometimes a sale must be made to free up cash for a new addition.
The portfolio performance ignores income from dividends but takes account of prevailing stamp duty and dealing commissions on sales and purchases to show a realistic picture.
Launched on 2nd January 2015, with a starting capital of £100,000, Growth Portfolio 3 is a virtual portfolio based only on selections in the newsletter. As at December 2025, GP3 has grown 399% compared to the FTSE All-Share, which is up just 56% in the same period.
To see earlier portfolio performances, click here
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