Small-cap stocks have historically rewarded patient investors willing to endure volatility in exchange for growth potential. But what if you want that exposure while filtering for companies meeting environmental, social, and governance…
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading dramatically lower as we start the holiday-shortened trading week, following yesterday’s MLK remembrance day. The futures downdraft this morning is being attributed to President Trump’s threat…
The S&P 500 has a concentration problem. At the start of 2026, the top seven stocks account for roughly a third of the market-cap weighted index, leaving investors heavily exposed to a…
The small caps are starting to get cheap again after the latest round of market selling concentrated in the AI growth names. Undoubtedly, the small and mid-caps can be a rather turbulent…
The earnings season is about to begin, and this period allows retail investors to get a peek into the businesses that are making money and the ones struggling. 2025 has been difficult…
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a cornerstone for many looking to build wealth over time. Two of the most popular options are Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO)and Vanguard Total Stock Market…
Small-Cap Struggles in a Large-Cap World Small-cap stocks, as tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM), have lagged significantly behind the broader market over the past decade. The Russell 2000 index,…
Rich Duprey Inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have exploded in popularity in 2025 and are becoming more prevalent. Not every inverse ETF is worth buying, though, and most investors should probably stay away from them.…
Small cap stocks, or those companies with market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion, are a vital component of a diversified investment portfolio due to their growth potential and ability to…
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain a powerful tool for investors, offering diversification, low costs, and flexibility. By pooling assets across sectors or markets, ETFs reduce the risk of betting on single stocks while…
If you’ve got $15,000 you’re not looking to spend, investing it seems like a prudent idea. But should you just plow it into a plain S&P 500 index fund or explore more…
Chris Rokos is the founder of London-based hedge fund Rokos Capital Management. His firm generally flies under the radar in the global hedge fund industry despite managing over $192 billion in assets…
The Wall Street Journal published an article on Oct. 7 discussing why the investment industry loves active ETFs, but most investors probably shouldn’t. The ETF industry has grown considerably over the years.…
As interest rates keep moving lower from here, it makes sense to diversify your portfolio beyond the market’s biggest and brightest. Undoubtedly, the Magnificent Seven, which have seen their market caps swell…
Joey Frenette 24-7 Wall Street Insights Small-cap stocks are showing signs of breaking out of a bear market that has lingered since 2022. The Russell 2000 is the primary benchmark index for tracking small-cap…
