Mired in their worst losing streak in years, small caps could be the best way for investors to play crucial CPI data

Stuart Kaiser, of Citigroup, recommends buying iShares Russell 2000 exchange-traded fund call options before the consumer-price index for September is released on Wednesday.

Market Watch • 17 hours ago

AI Can Help Small-Caps Beat Megacap Tech Rivals. That Gives This ETF 20% Upside.

With lean teams, many small-caps can adopt AI tools quickly, automate workflows, and expand capacity without proportionally growing head count.

Barrons • 10 hours ago

IWM Has Trailed the S&P 500 for a Decade While Carrying More Risk: The Small-Cap Premium That Never Fully Arrived

Millions of retirement portfolios hold small-cap funds on the promise that extra risk earns extra reward over time. That bargain deserves a hard look at what actually happened across the last decade.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 2, 2026

Should iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 1, 2026

The Stock Market Is Repeating a Rare Historical Pattern, But History Has Good News for Investors

The S&P 500 index might be getting historically overpriced, according to the Shiller CAPE Ratio. This widely watched metric has been a previous sign of bear markets.

The Motley Fool • Sep 22, 2026

China Vs. The World: Chinese Overcapacity Threatens The Global Economic Order

China's vast industrial overcapacity and weak domestic consumption threaten global economic balance and may trigger rising protectionism. Record-breaking Chinese exports face mounting global pushback, increasing risks for investors in China, especially in industrial sectors.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 19, 2026

First Fed Rate Hike Since 2023, Upbeat GDP Forecast: ETFs to Gain

The Fed's rate hike and stronger GDP outlook could benefit dollar, small-cap and floating-rate ETFs while supporting cash-like assets.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2026

Why iShares Russell 2000 ETF Is Falling Wednesday

Shares of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) are falling Wednesday afternoon, leading broader market declines as small-cap equities bear the brunt of a hawkish Federal Reserve interest rate decision and post-meeting press conference.

Benzinga • Sep 16, 2026

Fed Most Likely to Hike Rates After 3 Years: ETFs to Win/Lose

The Fed's likely rate hike could create opportunities and risks across ETFs, with value, technology and energy in focus while homebuilders, leisure and small-caps face pressure.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

As the Rotation Dies, Wall Street Is Blaming the Wrong Flaw in Small Caps

Critics have long pointed to an equity market breadth issue, with a narrow basket of tech giants driving most index returns. While participation improved through the second quarter, the broadening didn't last long – surging energy prices and tightening financial conditions are reversing the course.

Benzinga • Sep 11, 2026