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17 Jul 2026, 23:19 UTC · 1h ago
Forget the Russell 2000. This Small-Cap ETF May Be the Smarter Buy
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17 Jul 2026, 23:19 UTC · 1h ago
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Small-cap stocks have shown strong momentum with the Russell 2000 Index returning approximately 20% year-to-date. — Positive momentum in a broad index generally attracts further capital inflows into the small-cap sector.
+0.40Many companies within the Russell 2000 index are unprofitable and possess weak balance sheets, increasing their vulnerability to high borrowing costs. — Highlights a systemic risk within the broad small-cap benchmark that could lead to volatility if interest rates remain elevated.
-0.30The Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) has outperformed the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) with a 5-year annualized return of 14% versus 8%. — Evidence of factor-based outperformance (value/quality) may shift investor preference from passive indexing to active small-cap strategies.
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The article explicitly recommends this ETF over the benchmark due to superior returns and a focus on quality and profitability.
The article criticizes this ETF for tracking unprofitable companies and having lower annualized returns compared to AVUV.
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