Joel Fleming: The big opportunities in microcaps

Finding tomorrow’s market leaders at the smaller end of the market.

26 May 2025

The Australian microcap sector remains one of the most overlooked corners of the market—volatile, yes, but also rich with untapped growth potential. Joel Fleming makes sense of it all by discussing the qualities he looks for in high-potential microcaps and highlights the sectors gaining his attention.

Recorded 30 April 2025

The Australian microcaps market is a large under-researched investment universe, characterised by heightened volatility but offering significant growth potential.

In this interview, Joel Fleming (Portfolio Manager, Microcap Equities) reveals why current market conditions favour microcaps and how having a portfolio that is less dependent on macroeconomic factors can yield long-term capital growth.

He shares insights into what makes a successful microcap, the sectors where he’s finding value, and why waiting for the “perfect” entry point could cause investors to miss out on significant growth opportunities.