As stock markets press against all-time highs driven by the potential of artificial intelligence, the question of how to invest $100,000 has become more urgent than ever. "But perhaps relative to the global equity universe, we would probably have a bit more outside of the United States." Echoing that view, Matthews says he sees opportunities in equity markets, particularly in small- and mid-cap stocks in the United Kingdom and Europe. "We have been adding to this area in the U.K. through Chelverton United Kingdom Equity Growth Fund ." Looking ahead, Flax acknowledges the potential impact of political risks like upcoming elections in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Persons: Richard Flax, Moneyfarm, Robert Matthews, WH, they've, Matthews, Flax, — Organizations: CNBC Pro, WH Ireland, CNBC, Chelverton United Kingdom Equity Growth, Health, AstraZeneca, HICL Infrastructure PLC Locations: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, London, U.S