Small-cap stocks are rallying, but here's why Wells Fargo says its better to sell than buy

The Russell 2000 is beating the S&P 500 this year, but that outperformance is masking a disturbing trend of falling earnings estimates

Market Watch • May 28, 2026

As Small-Cap Outperformance Continues, These 2 ETFs Provide Exposure

The eye-catching performance of some of the world's largest stocks has led to them becoming fixtures in investors' portfolios. Whether that exposure comes via market-cap-weighted funds or direct ownership, the stocks' collective gains have overshadowed the roughly 2,500 other U.S.-listed stocks that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the S&P 500.

MarketBeat • May 21, 2026

Small-Cap ETFs May Be Prepping For A Comeback Investors Are Still Ignoring: Here Are Four You Can Start With

Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market.

Benzinga • May 18, 2026

IJR Vs. SPY: The Small-Large Valuation Gap Has Closed

We see a few factors to diminish iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF's (IJR) alpha potential relative to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY). IJR's valuation gap relative to SPY has largely disappeared in the past few months due to price changes and EPS updates. The updated rate outlook also points to far higher odds of rate hikes in the near future.

Seeking Alpha • May 15, 2026

Navigating the Small-Cap ETF Disconnect

There has been a visible disparity between the performance of U.S. small-caps and U.S. large-caps so far this year. What hasn't been too visible is a lot of investor interest in the action.

ETF Trends • May 13, 2026

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

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026

Is John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 11/08/2017, the John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

Small-Cap Stocks May Be About to Pull Ahead, and IJR Will Win Big

For years, owning small-cap stocks felt like watching a neighbor's party through a window.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 14, 2026

IWM vs. IJR: Two Small Cap ETFs That Own Very Different Companies. Here Is Which One to Buy.

Small caps are having a better 2026 than most investors expected.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 6, 2026

Small Caps Are Beating Large Caps in 2026. Here Are the 2 ETFs Built to Ride It.

The S&P 500 is down on the year through late March, but surprisingly, small caps are not.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 24, 2026