Small-cap stocks have quietly been outperforming the S&P 500 through early 2026, a rotation that many investors who stayed concentrated in large-cap technology missed entirely. At the same time, the ...

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 ...

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF VB offers a well-diversified, low-turnover portfolio that is representative of the US small-cap market. These features, coupled with a minuscule fee, make it one of the best ...

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 ...

Smaller energy companies have also proven more sensitive to rising oil prices, amplifying gains. While large-cap energy ...

Small-cap stocks have a reputation for being the market’s scrappy overachievers. They can be volatile and occasionally unruly, but they’re also often where the next generation of market leaders ...

Over the past year, small-caps have outperformed. That could be a long-term opportunity for the Vanguard Total Stock Market ...

SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF earns a 'buy' rating due to its components' strong and achievable earnings growth rate, compelling valuations, and double-digit earnings surprises. These attractive ...

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 ...