3 Small-Cap ETFs Beating the S&P 500 Right Now That Most Investors Have Never Heard Of

Small-cap stocks have quietly been outperforming the S&P 500 through early 2026, a rotation that many investors who stayed concentrated in large-cap technology missed entirely.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 22, 2026

Is Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) made its debut on 08/13/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 3, 2026

4 ETFs That Beat the S&P 500 by Ignoring Market Cap Entirely

Market-cap weighting has a structural flaw that most investors overlook: it automatically overweights whatever has already gotten expensive.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 26, 2026

FNDA: Small Value ETF Beating The Benchmark But Lagging Some Peers

Schwab Fundamental US Small Company ETF offers diversified small-cap exposure using the RAFI methodology. FNDA features low company-specific risk, broad sector diversification, value characteristics, and strong dividend growth, even though its yield remains low. FNDA has outperformed the Russell 2000 benchmark in return and Sharpe ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 5, 2026

3 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Before the Great Rotation Leaves Large Caps Behind

The stock market is shifting away from a few dozen tech and mega-cap winners into stocks that have been under-the-radar and left behind.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 27, 2026

Should Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 13, 2013.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 26, 2026

3 Small-Cap ETFs With Big Upside Potential

Small-cap stocks and ETFs don't get as much spotlight as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 7, 2026

FNDA Is A Good Alternative To Large-Cap ETFs Like VUG

The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF offers diversified small-cap exposure with fundamental weighting, contrasting VUG's concentrated large-cap technology focus. VUG's top 10 holdings comprise 60.9% of assets, with 63.3% of the ETF in technology, exposing it to significant sector-specific downside risk. FNDA's valuation appears relatively attractive versus the Russell 2000 and S&P 500, though not cheap in absolute terms; it lags VUG's recent performance.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 7, 2025

FNDA: Broad Small-Cap Exposure, Quality Tilt

The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) offers diversified small-cap exposure, using a fundamentals-based weighting for sales, profitability, and dividends plus buybacks. FNDA features a balanced sector allocation, strong profitability metrics, and trades at a slight discount to the Russell 2000, but lags in growth sectors. Performance has been mixed: FNDA trails the Russell 2000 and peers in recent years, with sub-par risk-adjusted returns and moderate volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 17, 2025

FNDA: Small Cap Value ETF Outperforming The Benchmark

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF uses RAFI methodology, offering broad diversification with a value tilt among U.S. small caps. FNDA outperformed the Russell 2000 since inception, with a low yield but strong, consistent dividend growth far outpacing inflation. While FNDA's long-term returns are solid, recent performance lags actively managed competitors like AVUV and DFSV, and low-cost VBR.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2025