The Russell 2000 has returned 7% so far in 2025 but performance has been improving of late and the Fed's easing cycle is expected to improve prospects for the asset class. While large-cap megatech ...

In a stock market hunting for new leadership, the Russell 2000 Index has advanced about 5% in the past month, outpacing a 1% gain for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 which has been weighed down by weakness ...

Investors should look at small caps as a long-term allocation, says Varun Goel, Fund Manager, Mirae Asset Mutual Fund.

Over 60% of capital currently allocated to small cap stocks is invested in passive vehicles, but historical data unequivocally shows that there is more opportunity for alpha (i.e., market ...

Russell 2000 companies collectively carry over $800 billion in debt, with approximately $368 billion maturing in 2026 and another $341 billion in 2027. Here’s the problem, tough. 43% of small-caps are ...

Small-caps have only outperformed the S&P 500 once since 2017. We're already seeing signs of a rotation into small caps and value stocks as investors question valuations. A 45% gain during the next ...

Zachary Evens: Small-cap stocks have spent the last few years in the market’s shadow, but 2026 could shape up to be a different story. With interest rates falling, economic growth broadening, and ...

After years of trailing their large-cap peers, small-cap stocks have tested the patience of even seasoned investors. We believe small-cap companies stand to be the biggest beneficiaries of the US ...

Small-cap and mid-cap stocks have sold off recently and now appear cheap relative to large-cap AI growth names. The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) offers a 1.9% dividend yield and focuses on ...

Small caps have been plagued by negative earnings growth for years. That has led to significant underperformance relative to the S&P 500. S&P 600 earnings growth finally turned positive in 2025 and is ...