Small caps lagged large caps for years—can 2026 be their breakout? See how yield curve steepening, looser conditions, and tight spreads matter—read now.

The foundation of this outperformance was better-than-expected macroeconomic data. The U.S. economy is now projected to grow at a stunning 5.3% annualized rate in the final quarter of 2025, according ...

Small-cap stocks are having a moment. After years of being the market's forgotten children, small-cap stocks are back in the spotlight in 2025. But are they catching up to their older, richer S&P 500 ...

Bank of America seems to expect small-cap stocks to outperform in 2026, citing Federal Reserve rate cuts and increased M&A activity. The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is down 2% over the past year.

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 ...

With the stock market charging higher in 2025, a group of small-cap stocks has presented unique and focused opportunities for investors. These companies have more than doubled in the past few months, ...

Small-cap ETFs vary widely because there’s no consensus on defining “small cap” stocks. Benchmark rules also matter for risk and return. No one size fits all - fund choice depends on several variables ...

Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) lagged the Russell 2000 by over 5% in the past year. NUSC outperformed the Russell 2000 by roughly 5% over five years. NUSC carries a 1.4 beta with heavy sector ...

Explore how differences in sector focus, stock count, and fund structure set these small-cap value ETFs apart for investors. VBR stands out for its massive assets under management and trading ...

Small-cap stocks have historically outperformed their bigger siblings, and there are three reasons 2026 could see that trend reassert itself. Yet, this 15-year run is an historical anomaly. It's been ...

A small-cap value fund is a good choice for investors seeking diversification across sectors and companies, and focusing on gaining exposure to stocks trading at a discount. Investors with a high-risk ...