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 ...

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 ...

The best small-cap ETFs post above-average returns while taking on lower-than-expected risk. Learn about these six top picks and how small-cap ETFs work.

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.

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 ...

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 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 ...

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF has a 0.07% expense ratio and tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index with $39B in ...

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 and mid-cap stocks have sold off recently and now appear cheap relative to large-cap AI growth names. The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) offers a 1.9% dividend yield and focuses on ...

Small-cap funds on average have lagged their benchmarks by wide margins this year while putting up respectable absolute returns. Strategies that avoid speculative small caps and focus on higher ...