In this episode of the Netwealth Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O'Connor is joined by Eric Almeraz from APIS Capital Advisors, Eric offers a window into the world of global small caps, where 90% of listed companies live.

Eric shares his thoughts on:

• How to spot value and avoid traps in a universe of 19,000 stocks, many of which they think are under-researched and mispriced.

• Why small caps are a goldmine for shorting, with themes like Chinese renewables and broken growth stories - companies that are over-earning or benefiting from temporary booms.

• What makes a contrarian view profitable, and how APIS used deep research to uncover a multi-year opportunity in overlooked tech.

• How regulation is reshaping industries, with real-world examples.

• Why AI isn't just hype, discover how AI is impacting investment strategies.