The Best Small-Cap ETF to Buy Right Now (and One Intriguing Alternative)
Small-cap stocks have roared back to life. After three years of lagging behind larger peers, the Russell 2000 index has surged 10.6% in November as of this writing, reflecting renewed interest in smaller companies. The benchmark S&P 500, for its part, has risen by 4.6% so far this month. For investors looking to add small-cap exposure to their portfolios, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a diversified approach to this dynamic market segment.
While picking individual small-cap stocks can lead to outsized gains, it also carries significant risks. ETFs help mitigate these risks through diversification, but choosing the right fund matters. Let's analyze four top small-cap ETFs to find the best option for your portfolio.
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