Inside Small-Cap's 3-Year Best Surge in Popularity: ETFs in Focus

Wall Street's newfound bullishness on small caps reflects a notable shift in market dynamics, with several analysts predicting continued growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 17, 2024

This Week in ETFs: iShares Dives Into Buffer Funds

The week ending June 30 was marked by some key launches and a continued stream of ETF closures. In all, the ETF industry gained 13 new products.

ETF Trends • Jun 30, 2023

Small, Midcap Equity ETFs May Boost Portfolios

These riskier funds pulled in more than $2 billion last month.

ETFcom • Mar 21, 2023

A Smart ETF Approach to Access the Potential of Small-Caps

Exchange traded fund investors who are looking to reposition for the market ahead should consider the compelling cyclical opportunities in the small-cap space. In the recent webcast, Re-thinking the equity equation: Take another look at small caps, Todd Jablonski, Chief Investment Officer, Principal Global Asset Allocation, warned that divergent COVID-19 experiences drive de-synchronized global growth.

ETF Trends • Sep 15, 2021

Majestic Multi-Factor ETFs: Here Are 3 to Consider

Whether it's momentum, volatility, size, quality, or value, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to factor investing. This is where multi-factor funds can assist, and one place to start is the strongest 2021 performers.

ETF Trends • Apr 30, 2021

With Small Caps Surging, Turn to a Multi-Factor ETF

With small cap stocks currently standing out, investors may want to consider a multi-factor approach to the group. That's accessible via an array of exchange traded funds, including the Principal's U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF (NASDAQ: PSC).

ETF Trends • Mar 18, 2021

‘PSC': Hot Start for ETFs More Than Just a January Effect

The momentum accrued by small caps to end 2020 is carrying over to 2021, as highlighted by Principal's U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF (NASDAQ: PSC) 5.40% gain to kick off the new year. PSC's underlying benchmark, the Nasdaq US Small Cap Select Leaders Index, “uses a quantitative model designed to identify equity securities (including growth and value [.

ETF Trends • Jan 11, 2021

The Russell 2000 Index Is Poised to Beat the S&P 500 This Year

Small-cap stocks are leading markets higher. With the Russell 2000 Index poised to outperform the large-cap S&P 500 on an annual basis for the first time since 2016, the Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF (NASDAQ: PSC) is getting in on the fun.

ETF Trends • Dec 18, 2020

What Can Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETFs Do for You?

With small-caps surging to end 2020 and market observers are forecasting a rebound for multi-factor strategies next year, the Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF (NASDAQ: PSC) is in a uniquely advantageous position. PSC's underlying benchmark, the Nasdaq US Small Cap Select Leaders Index, “uses a quantitative model designed to identify equity securities (including growth [.

ETF Trends • Dec 9, 2020

It's a Small World: Principal's Small-Cap ETF Booming

Small-cap stocks are in a groove and the Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF (NASDAQ: PSC) is certainly one of them. But in the case of PSC, there's more to the investment story.

ETF Trends • Nov 18, 2020