Small Caps Rally Is Running With Strong, Fundamental Legs

The big rally in small caps has the Russell 2000 easily outpacing the S&P 500 this year. While large-cap tech titans dominate the headlines, small companies have been quietly making noise with investors who have already caught on to the trend.

ETF Trends • Jul 15, 2026

American Century & Franklin Templeton on the New Rules of International Investing

For nearly two decades, the playbook for U.S. investors was simple: Buy domestic tech and enjoy the ride. However, the conversation has shifted toward a long-overdue resurgence of international investing.

ETF Trends • Mar 17, 2026

How Small Caps Can Help International Equities Repeat 2025's Strong Performance

International equities were a very strong segment for investors last year. Foreign firms in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa helped lift portfolios for investors.

ETF Trends • Jan 14, 2026

Small Cap Equities Offering Value Compared to Large Cap Peers

Large cap dominance was the highlight of the 2023 market rally, but small cap equities could pick up where their large cap counterparts left off for the remainder of 2024.

ETF Trends • Jan 23, 2024

Avantis Rolls Out 3 Active Equity ETFs

American Century Investments subsidiary Avantis Investors has listed three new active equity ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange. All three funds emphasize companies with smaller market caps and higher profitability and value characteristics.

ETF Trends • Nov 9, 2023

AVANTIS INVESTORS LAUNCHES NEW ACTIVE ETF

KANSAS CITY, Mo. , July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantis Investors ®, a $27 billion* investment offering from global asset manager American Century Investments®, launched a new exchange traded fund (ETF) today.

PRNewsWire • Jul 20, 2023

Avantis Launches New Active International Small-Cap ETF

Avantis Investors launched the Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (NYSE Arca: AVDS) on the New York Stock Exchange today. The active fund invests in a diverse group of non-U.S. small-cap companies across market sectors, industry groups, and countries.

ETF Trends • Jul 20, 2023