WPG - 50 Worst Performing Small Cap Stocks In 3Q

• This article depicts the worst performing group of S&P Smallcap 600 stocks during the rebound for markets in the third quarter of 2020.
• The S&P Smallcap 600 Index (+3.2%) lagged the S&P 500 (+8.9%) in the third quarter, and the tail of the return distribution lagged further still.
• Energy was the sector most over-represented on the laggards list with continued low energy prices presenting an existential threat to small cap players.
• By reviewing the tails of the return distribution, I believe we can glean insights that can inform future portfolio positioning.

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