Small Caps Challenge Momentum Factor's Throne

The momentum risk factor has been leading the field in recent history, but there are signs that a rotation may be underway, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (July 20). After a long run of relatively weak small-cap results, the recent strength for these shares raises the possibility that a leadership rotation may be developing.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Diversified Portfolios Show Resilience Amid Escalating Iran War

With the Iran war escalating, the conflict is again getting harder to ignore, which strengthens the case for maintaining a globally diversified portfolio. Energy prices are rising again, and the specter of elevated inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes is once more a risk factor on the march.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 20, 2026

8 Small Stocks Soar So Explosively You'll Forget About The 'Mag 7'

It's been easy to get entranced with the largest S&P 500 stocks. But there's a shift worth noticing to smaller stocks.

Investors Business Daily • Jul 16, 2026

Should iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) was launched on May 22, 2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 14, 2026

ETF Edge on what's led to the historic bounce of small cap ETFs

Small caps have been having a banner year, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. Some small-cap focused ETFs have also surpassed that benchmark.

CNBC Television • Jul 13, 2026

Why IWM Holders Are Paying Triple for Small-Cap Exposure and Missing Out on 37 Percentage Points of Gains

If you hold the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM), you already know it as the default small-cap ticker on every financial channel.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 13, 2026

Which Is the Better Small-Cap ETF, Schwab's SCHA or iShares' IJR?

The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF provides more affordable access to small-cap equities with an expense ratio of 0.03%. The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF tracks 1,727 stocks across the small-cap segment, whereas the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds a more concentrated portfolio of 652 companies.

The Motley Fool • Jul 11, 2026

IJR vs. VB: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

IJR carries a slightly higher fee than VB. VB provides broader exposure, holding more than twice as many stocks as IJR.

The Motley Fool • Jul 9, 2026

The Russell 2000 Just Did Something for the First Time Since 1991. Here's Why Investors Should Pay Attention.

The Russell 2000 has now lagged the broader market for many years. Small-cap stocks tend to perform well during periods of lower interest rates and economic expansion.

The Motley Fool • Jul 6, 2026

The Upside-Down Market: Why Small-Caps Are a Valuation Trap

Small-cap investing used to come with a caveat. Smaller companies were cheaper, scrappier, and more leveraged.

Benzinga • Jul 2, 2026