Small-cap stocks generally have a negative correlation with volatility, and as the VIX (VIX) has surged from a low of 13 late last year to above 25 this month amid the Iran conflict. Jill Carey Hall, ...

Small-cap stocks, given their sensitivity to slowing growth, higher rates and tightening liquidity, are at the center of any elevated risk.

Expense ratios, portfolio breadth, and sector tilts set these small-cap ETFs apart—see how their differences may shape your strategy.

The SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM) and the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) both follow the same group of small-cap stocks. However, small differences in cost and liquidity can affect ...

On February 5, Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, appeared on a Schwab Network interview to discuss how ...

With most companies having reported quarterly results, the latest quant ratings offer investors a fresh look at how small-cap energy stocks stack up across key metrics. Below is a snapshot of ...

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 ...

Small-cap stocks have been standout performers in a market showing broad strength as oil prices extended their decline on Tuesday. The small-cap Russell 2000 index was surging over 1.1%, outperforming ...

Royce Small-Cap Trust advanced 14.0% on NAV basis and 11.6% on a market price basis in 2025 versus respective returns of 12.8% and 6.0% for its small-cap benchmarks. Read more here.

A surge in private capital flows is incentivizing some companies to stay private for longer, intensifying business competition, and causing more public companies to be taken private. The effect: The ...

Small-cap stocks have quietly been building a case that the broader market is finally paying attention to. iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA: IWM) is up 5.4% year-to-date, and per Reddit’s investing ...