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Between the artificial intelligence (AI) disruption trade — which has punished some large- and small-cap growth names — and conflict in Iran, some investors may be thinking now is an appropriate time to go into wait-and-see mode when it comes to smaller stocks. It's not illogical to feel that way.
Market lore is littered with tales of small-cap companies becoming large-caps, generating significant returns for early investors along the way. Those tales often tempt new investors to embrace smaller stocks, including some on the more speculative side of the ledger.
Invesco Nasdaq Future Gen 200 ETF (NASDAQ: QQQS - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 10,804 shares, a growth of 9,633.3% from the January 15th total of 111 shares. Based on an average daily trading
Small-cap stocks are off to hot starts this year. This sparks hopes the asset class could finally be in for a year of impressive performances.
Broadly speaking, small-cap stocks and the related ETFs frustrated investors this year. However, there's hope (and more) for smaller stocks entering 2026.
One day doesn't make a trend. But it's hard to ignore the effect Fed Chair Powell's comments made last Friday had on equities, particularly small-caps.
Small-cap stocks and ETFs appear to be finding solid footing. That's an arguably surprising scenario given the reputation of summer months being trying for equities.
Look now, because small-cap stocks and relevant ETFs are having their long-awaited moments. Following a one-month gain of more than 6%, the Russell 2000 Index is higher by nearly 9.30% for the 90 days ending July 1.
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