A small-cap stock picker's active value and quality approach has outperformed the Russell 2000 in an index-fund-dominated market segment.

Small cap stocks have risen 20% year-to-date, on pace for their best performance since 2003.

A Vanguard ETF holding overlooked small-cap stocks has outperformed in 2026, with potential for further gains.

The post reports that action-starved traders are looking to small-cap stocks for the next big move, citing a large options trade suggesting small caps may lead the next move up or down.

Bloomberg reports that the Russell 2000 has outperformed the S&P 500 by nearly 14 percentage points in the first half of 2026, potentially marking the largest lead since 2003, with BofA's strategist providing a mid-year outlook.

Small-cap stocks had their best first-half performance since 1991, but the post notes the rest of 2026 could look different.

Bloomberg reports that despite a 1400 basis-point outperformance by US small caps in the first half of the year, investors have not increased their positioning in these riskier stocks.

Small-cap index funds have delivered surprisingly strong 12-month returns, indicating that market performance is not solely driven by mega-cap stocks.

A covered-call ETF focused on small caps offers a 13% yield but carries tradeoffs related to its structure and holdings.

AI chip startup Etched is in talks for a $20 billion valuation and is separately raising capital at a $10 billion valuation led by Sequoia.

The Russell 2000 small-cap index rose almost 20% in the first half of 2026, its best first half since 1991, and experts expect the rally to continue.

US initial jobless claims came in at 208K for the latest week, below the previous 215K and the 217K estimate.

Chinese domestic futures closed mixed overnight, with PTA down over 2%, synthetic rubber up over 1%, and plastic and soybean meal up nearly 1%.

The post reports that small-cap ETFs are outperforming the S&P 500 as major megacap stocks struggle, signaling a rotation into smaller companies.

JPMorgan plans to target small-company deals under $500 million, focusing on baby boomer business successions.

The post reports that one week into July, it is the worst July ever for momentum.

Post reports a semiconductor rebound lifted the Nasdaq 100 and small caps Monday, with investors rotating out of defensives and consumer staples into risk-on positions.

The post compares iShares ETFs IWO and IWM as ways to invest in Russell 2000 small-cap stocks.

The post compiles Tuesday's best Wall Street analyst research calls, noting flat pre-market futures after a holiday-shortened week where all indices traded higher.