Small caps have been having a banner year, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. Some small-cap focused ETFs have also surpassed that benchmark.

youtube.com - 2026-07-13 18:58:34

If you hold the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM), you already know it as the default small-cap ticker on every financial channel.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 17:16:51

As popular as index funds are, they have a few shortcomings.

fool.com - 2026-07-13 06:43:00

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) holds nearly 2,000 small-cap stocks across different sectors. Small-cap stocks tend to be more volatile because they're more susceptible to broader economic conditions.

fool.com - 2026-07-07 15:45:00

Tim Urbanowicz, Innovator head of research, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the state of small cap stocks, the impact of interest rates and much more.

youtube.com - 2026-07-07 15:10:59

The small-cap equities world carries a number of risks—unproven companies, higher volatility, and so on—but also brings the opportunity for growth that may outpace some larger names. International small-cap names may be heating up, and while small-cap stocks in the United States have already had a good run, many valuations remain comparably attractive when held up against mega-cap tech stocks and other top names.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-07 07:45:06

The Russell 2000 has now lagged the broader market for many years. Small-cap stocks tend to perform well during periods of lower interest rates and economic expansion.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 15:45:00

iShares Russell 2000 ETF targets small-cap growth and value stocks, while Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 focuses on the largest non-financial leaders on the Nasdaq. Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 carries a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.18% compared to 0.19% for iShares Russell 2000 ETF.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 15:23:41

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF of small-cap stocks has outperformed large-cap stocks recently, but not in the long run. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF owns more than 3,400 stocks of all sizes and has outperformed the Russell 2000 for the past 10 years (and longer).

fool.com - 2026-07-05 01:00:00

Small-cap stocks are beating the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 over the past year. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF has gained 22.1% year to date.

fool.com - 2026-07-02 19:00:00

Small-cap investing used to come with a caveat. Smaller companies were cheaper, scrappier, and more leveraged.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-02 08:19:07

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM | JPM Price Prediction) posted a fortress quarter as passive flows shovel capital into the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM).

247wallst.com - 2026-07-01 15:24:53

It all comes down to what your goal is for the investment.

fool.com - 2026-07-01 12:30:00

Beyond the Mega Caps: Advisors Eye Small- and Mid-Cap Strategies The strong run by the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 500 the last few years has loaded portfolios with heavy concentration risk. As a tiny group of mega cap tech giants shapes the market, finding meaningful diversification has become a priority for advisors.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-29 07:21:31

In H1 2026, part of my 2026 framework was confirmed: AI‑driven productivity, industrial strength, and utilities' power‑demand tailwinds played out, while the Iran shock created the only major deviation from expectations. However, the macro backdrop is changing: Brent is back in contango, Warsh is firmly higher‑for‑longer, growth and labor remain resilient, and hyperscalers continue pushing toward trillion‑dollar cumulative AI capex.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-27 08:30:00

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) isn't exactly an income powerhouse.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-25 11:05:23

Small-cap ETFs are beating the S&P 500 in 2026. Will the rally continue?

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 09:00:24

If you're new to options, there are two strategies that are generally less likely to blow up your account than outright speculation.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-25 08:50:24

Just remember that premium income is only one part of the equation. Total return still matters, and every covered call sold represents a trade-off between current income and future upside.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-25 06:30:51

Markets are currently digesting massive first half gains. That said, several market indicators suggest that the volatility and selling will be temporary.

zacks.com - 2026-06-23 15:36:08

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) has given small-cap holders a year worth celebrating.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-23 09:17:35

Recent research shows that small-cap stocks have achieved strong earnings growth and might be seriously undervalued compared to their historical average. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF has delivered 26 years of 8.6% annualized returns.

fool.com - 2026-06-23 02:30:00

Many assets are experiencing a "do or die" moment across Wall Street, argues Chris Vermeulen of @TheTechnicalTraders. Gold and silver at major support levels, paired with the U.S. dollar tapping key resistance, sets the stage for what he considers a critical set-up this week.

youtube.com - 2026-06-22 14:00:31

A Goldilocks U.S. economy could broaden the market rally. Here are five ETF areas poised to benefit from a decent growth and inflationary scenario.

zacks.com - 2026-06-22 13:01:41

Small-cap stocks are racing higher in 2026 -- even more than major tech stocks.

fool.com - 2026-06-17 10:00:00

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) is the default way most investors get small-cap exposure.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-17 06:11:08

Core inflation rate came in at 2.9% year-over-year yesterday. This stopped interest rate hike expectations from being anchored, and the 10-year Treasury closed last week near 4.6%. That backdrop is still supposed to be poison for stocks. Yet the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:AVUV) is up 20% year to date and 36% over... Sticky Inflation's Worst Nightmare: Why Small Value Stocks Are Secretly Printing Money

247wallst.com - 2026-06-11 10:29:01

Mega-cap tech stocks have dominated headlines, but smaller companies have also benefitted from massive AI infrastructure spending. Not only has the Russell 2000 outperformed the S&P 500 in the past year, earnings are expected to grow by over 40% in 2026. Although a premier small-cap benchmark, the Russell 2000's breakpoint with the large-cap Rusell 1000 has reached $5.7B.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-04 17:00:30

The combination of good value and accelerating earnings growth makes small caps a compelling buy.

fool.com - 2026-05-31 16:45:00

Citi says AI-driven earnings are boosting mega-cap and Nasdaq ETFs while weak GDP and high rates pressure small caps.

feeds.benzinga.com - 2026-05-29 14:28:40

The Federal Reserve has not been generous with rate cuts lately, and the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VBR | VBR Price Prediction) has the kind of interest rate sensitivity that makes that hurt.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-28 16:23:31

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.

zacks.com - 2026-05-25 07:21:15

The dollar hit a six-week high amid Iran deal uncertainty. ETFs tied to the dollar may gain, while gold and emerging markets could struggle.

zacks.com - 2026-05-22 09:15:46

April FOMC minutes show Fed officials would back rate hikes if inflation stays sticky. Markets now price 63% odds of a hike by year end.

feeds.benzinga.com - 2026-05-20 16:35:47

On ETF Prime, VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth breaks down 2026's ETF inflows surge and a looming $1 trillion ETF.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-20 13:36:50

Small caps are finally getting their moment. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM | IWM Price Prediction) is up 12.11% year to date and 31.51% over the past year, a sharp rotation away from the mega-cap trade that dominated the prior cycle.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-19 11:11:10

Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market.

benzinga.com - 2026-05-18 14:06:57

The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VB | VB Price Prediction) does not hold penny stocks.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-18 12:11:55

Income investors who own WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DES) are buying into a narrow proposition: that the small-cap corner of the U.S.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-18 09:54:19

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) and the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ: VTWO) hold the same 2,000 small-cap stocks in the same weights and track the identical benchmark. On paper they are interchangeable. In practice, the choice between them is a choice about whether you are renting exposure for a trade or owning it for... IWM and VTWO Track the Same 2000 Stocks Yet VTWO's Ten-Year Return Crushes IWM by Nearly 40 Percentage Points

247wallst.com - 2026-05-15 05:30:03

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM | IWM Price Prediction) and the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ:VTWO) hold the same 2,000 small-cap stocks in the same weights and track the identical benchmark.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-14 05:15:29

There has been a visible disparity between the performance of U.S. small-caps and U.S. large-caps so far this year. What hasn't been too visible is a lot of investor interest in the action.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-13 08:32:18

Expense ratios, sector exposure, and portfolio composition reveal key differences between these two heavyweight ETFs. How do their risks and rewards stack up?

fool.com - 2026-05-11 08:45:02

Expense ratios, sector weightings, and recent returns highlight key differences between these two funds' approaches to growth and diversification.

fool.com - 2026-05-08 09:30:01

From tech-heavy concentration to broad small-cap diversification, these ETFs offer distinct approaches to growth, risk, and income for investors.

fool.com - 2026-05-07 23:02:29

Negotiations over the Iran war appeared to take a step backward. The Russell 2000 fell sharply, in part due to its increased exposure to interest rates and inflation.

fool.com - 2026-05-07 19:00:00

Tony Zhang joins Trading 360 as markets reach new all-time highs during Thursday's session. He explains why strong earnings and AI driven tech will continue to lead stocks higher.

youtube.com - 2026-05-07 14:00:49

The U.S. ETF industry saw its single-largest new ETF rollout in history when issuer Corgi Funds launched 34 actively managed funds on the Cboe BZX exchange.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-06 14:52:40

June is typically reserved for graduation processionals, with the “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D” blaring from PA systems or high-fidelity systems (depending on how well-funded the school is).

etftrends.com - 2026-04-29 14:47:11

Comerica Bank boosted its position in shares of iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) by 8.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 320,683 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 24,203 shares during the quarter.

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-27 05:11:00