Unicorn’s Autumn Budget takeaways

Re-watch on demand here Unicorn’s Autumn Budget takeaways.

On balance, we think most measures were supportive. In the small-cap market, AIM shares will continue to qualify for Business Relief (BR), at a reduced rate of 50% (an effective rate of 20% for Inheritance Tax, or IHT). These changes do not come into effect until April 2026. Until then, AIM shares will qualify for 100% relief from inheritance tax.

On a macro level, many of the headwinds that have faced UK equities for several years are now tailwinds: falling inflation, potential rate cuts, and political stability underpinned by strong company fundamentals. The government’s commitment to spending on infrastructure and the NHS should be supportive to some select industrial and construction companies widely held in Unicorn portfolios. Increases in National Insurance are likely to see companies with privileged market-leading positions pass costs on.

Recorded: 4 November 2024
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