Small-cap stocks have historically outperformed their bigger siblings, and there are three reasons 2026 could see that trend ...

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 ...

In 2025, small-cap stocks underperformed. The Russell 2000 Index tracks the performance of 2,000 U.S. small-cap stocks, ...

Small-cap stock investors may want to tone down their enthusiasm over the Russell 2000 breaking out. That’s because researchers have found that the so-called small-cap effect — the tendency for ...

Over 60% of capital currently allocated to small cap stocks is invested in passive vehicles, but historical data unequivocally shows that there is more opportunity for alpha (i.e., market ...

Welcome to Episode #467 of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast. Every week, host and Zacks stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds, ...

Discover the small firm effect—a theory where small-cap stocks often outperform large-cap stocks, offering unique growth ...

If you are new to investing, you have likely seen the term market capitalization while looking up stocks. It often appears ...

The Russell 2000 index (i.e., the small-cap stock index) is up about 2.5% in the five days ending September 19. It’s not a surprise that this is coming during a time in which the Federal Reserve ...

Small-cap stocks have lagged behind their larger counterparts for more than 20 years, leaving beleaguered small-cap investors to wonder if smaller stocks will finally start to outperform the ...

In every market cycle, a small number of companies quietly strengthen their balance sheets, improve profitability, and reinvest for growth — often before Wall Street takes notice. For disciplined ...

High-quality small-cap stocks perform significantly better. These 12 companies fit that description. Small-cap stock investors may want to tone down their enthusiasm over the Russell 2000 breaking out ...