Small Caps Beat S&P 500 to Start 2026: Winning ETFs in Focus
ZACKS·2026-02-09 16:00
Key Takeaways Small-cap stocks are outperforming large caps in early 2026 amid macro uncertainty.Domestic focus and dollar strength are supporting small-cap relative performance.Improving earnings outlook and attractive forward valuations boost small-cap ETFs.Wall Street has delivered a moderate performance so far this year (as of Feb. 6, 2026). The S&P 500 has gained 1.1%, the Dow Jones has added 3.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite has lost 0.9%. However, the small-cap index Russell 2000 has jumped 6.5% and Sta ...