VB News and Press, Vanguard Small-Cap From 11/25/23

2023-11-25 02:24:52 ET Summary Small-cap stocks have rebounded from October lows, but overall returns have been disappointing compared to other indices. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF offers exposure to small US companies and has a low expense ratio. The fund has a balanced sect...

2023-11-24 00:45:00 ET Summary US small caps are experiencing an autumn stock market rally, but they continue to be heavily impacted by interest rate sentiment. Year to date, the Russell 2000 index has increased by 2.07%. Over the past week, however, the index has grown by 5.41% a...

2023-11-13 21:30:00 ET Summary We have entered the seasonally strongest part of the year – as November and December historically tend to be up months, when the stock market acts a lot better. The S&P 500 Index and its more volatile cousin, the Nasdaq 100, are both now o...

2023-11-11 08:10:00 ET Summary Based on numerous indicators showing a weakening consumer and poor business conditions, I believe a recession is imminent. Rising interest rates are contributing mightily to economic pain, but the deeper cause is exhausted pandemic-era savings. P...

2023-11-07 09:48:59 ET Summary Long-term investors should consider adjusting their portfolio for the upcoming year based on their view of four highly consequential issues. The recent negative trends in stocks and bonds may not continue into 2024. Factors such as the possibilit...

2023-10-31 23:35:00 ET Summary The most notable of these was in S&P 500 futures. Whereas this past summer saw positioning shift to the most net short levels in over a decade. The small-cap Russell 2000 still remains deep in net short territory, although there was some improvem...

2023-10-30 11:01:52 ET More on Markets Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson expects stock slide before the end of the year BMO Capital Markets lists Chevron, Pfizer among oversold high dividend-yielding stocks Cathie Wood: Widespread layoffs coming; expect more invest...

2023-10-30 10:41:37 ET Summary SPSM is an SPDR ETF that invests in the S&P 600 Small Cap Index with an expense ratio of 0.03%. Small caps may outperform large caps over the next decade due to attractive valuations, higher growth potential, and favorable economic trends. SP...

2023-10-27 00:52:00 ET Summary The expectation that interest rates will remain at high levels for longer than anticipated is leading equity managers across the globe to favor companies with strong balance sheets. Conversely, managers are more cautious on companies reliant on loans or ...

2023-10-26 06:30:00 ET Summary In addition to steering clear of losers, small-cap investors have to demonstrate the "positive art" of finding winners. By achieving that equilibrium and, importantly, selecting a smaller subset of very big winners, small-cap investors stand the best...