Want to Invest in Small-Cap Stocks? Check Out These Two Top ETFs

SCHA holds a broader basket of small-cap stocks than SPSM and has outperformed over the past year. SPSM costs slightly less and offers a marginally higher dividend yield than SCHA.

The Motley Fool • Feb 22, 2026

Should State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM) 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 State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 8, 2013.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 18, 2026

SPSM Offers Broad Small Cap Access Yet Lags Behind for One Key Reason

Small-cap stocks have a reputation for delivering outsize returns, but they also carry outsized risk.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 12, 2026

Is Vanguard's VB or SPDR's SPSM the Better Small-Cap ETF Buy? Here's What Investors Need to Know.

Both funds charge the same ultra-low expense ratio, but SPSM pays a slightly higher dividend yield. VB holds over twice as many stocks as SPSM, leading to broader small-cap exposure.

The Motley Fool • Feb 12, 2026

Small Caps Beat S&P 500 to Start 2026: Winning ETFs in Focus

Small caps are leading markets in early 2026, beating large caps amid macro shifts, earnings recovery and domestic strength. Here are the top-performing ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 9, 2026

Tired Of Missing Out On Small-Cap Rally? Check Out These ETFs

There's more to investing than just buying the giant S&P 500 Magnificent Seven stocks. Small stocks — and their ETFs — are gaining steam.

Investors Business Daily • Jan 29, 2026

VB vs. SPSM Small-Cap Showdown: Maximum Reach or Strategic Focus?

VB holds over twice as many stocks as SPSM and tracks a broader small-cap universe. VB delivered stronger total returns over the past year, but SPSM is more affordable for cost-conscious investors.

The Motley Fool • Jan 18, 2026

Small-Cap ETFs: ISCB Outperforms, but SPSM Yields More

ISCB outperformed SPSM over the past year but carries a slightly higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield. ISCB holds over twice as many stocks as SPSM, with a modestly different sector tilt toward industrials and technology.

The Motley Fool • Jan 17, 2026

Decoding the Bull Case for Small Caps

There's a lot of buzz about the opportunity in US small cap stocks this year. There's a confluence of factors that seem aligned just right for the segment, chief amongst them earnings growth expectations.

ETF Trends • Jan 16, 2026

SCHA vs. SPSM: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Choice for Investors?

SCHA holds nearly three times as many stocks as SPSM and offers greater exposure to the small-cap market. SCHA delivered a higher one-year return, but it experienced a deeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 3, 2026