Core Insights - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] Market Overview - As of December 16, there are 1,007 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion, and 419 stocks with a circulating market value below 2 billion [1] - A total of 1,710 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion, with 626 stocks below 3 billion [1] Smallest Market Capitalization Stocks - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are: - **退市苏吴**: 0.249 billion - **ST长药**: 0.589 billion - **ST奥维**: 0.609 billion [1] - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are the same as above, with **ST奥维** having a total market value of 0.687 billion [1] Selected Stocks Under 2 Billion Circulating Market Value - **退市苏吴**: Circulating market value 0.249 billion, total market value 0.249 billion, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Pharmaceuticals [1] - **ST长药**: Circulating market value 0.589 billion, total market value 0.589 billion, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Pharmaceuticals [1] - **ST奥维**: Circulating market value 0.609 billion, total market value 0.687 billion, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Defense [1] - **坤泰股份**: Circulating market value 0.611 billion, total market value 2.213 billion, PE ratio 44.43, industry: Automotive [1] - **扬州金泉**: Circulating market value 0.652 billion, total market value 2.611 billion, PE ratio 22.76, industry: Textiles and Apparel [1] - **科瑞思**: Circulating market value 0.675 billion, total market value 2.295 billion, PE ratio 165.05, industry: Communications [1] - **康力源**: Circulating market value 0.676 billion, total market value 2.647 billion, PE ratio 35.01, industry: Light Industry Manufacturing [1] - **万得凯**: Circulating market value 0.696 billion, total market value 2.741 billion, PE ratio 24.59, industry: Machinery [1] - **播恩集团**: Circulating market value 0.712 billion, total market value 2.053 billion, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery [1] - **鸿铭股份**: Circulating market value 0.736 billion, total market value 2.240 billion, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Machinery [1]

Core Insights - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] Market Overview - As of December 15, there are 976 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 405 stocks with a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan across the two markets [1] - A total of 1,673 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 587 stocks having a total market value below 3 billion yuan [1] Smallest Market Capitalization Stocks - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are: - **退市苏吴**: 2.63 billion yuan - **坤泰股份**: 6.22 billion yuan - **ST奥维**: 6.40 billion yuan - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are: - **退市苏吴**: 2.63 billion yuan - **ST长药**: 6.48 billion yuan - **ST奥维**: 7.21 billion yuan [1] Selected Stocks with Low Market Capitalization - A list of stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan includes: - **退市苏吴**: Circulating market value 2.63 billion yuan, total market value 2.63 billion yuan, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Pharmaceuticals - **坤泰股份**: Circulating market value 6.22 billion yuan, total market value 22.52 billion yuan, PE ratio 45.22, industry: Automotive - **ST奥维**: Circulating market value 6.40 billion yuan, total market value 7.21 billion yuan, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Defense and Military - **ST长药**: Circulating market value 6.48 billion yuan, total market value 6.48 billion yuan, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Pharmaceuticals - **扬州金泉**: Circulating market value 6.69 billion yuan, total market value 26.80 billion yuan, PE ratio 23.36, industry: Textiles and Apparel - **康力源**: Circulating market value 6.90 billion yuan, total market value 27.01 billion yuan, PE ratio 35.73, industry: Light Industry Manufacturing - **科瑞思**: Circulating market value 6.90 billion yuan, total market value 23.48 billion yuan, PE ratio 168.83, industry: Communications - **万得凯**: Circulating market value 7.11 billion yuan, total market value 27.98 billion yuan, PE ratio 25.11, industry: Machinery Equipment - **播恩集团**: Circulating market value 7.17 billion yuan, total market value 20.68 billion yuan, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery - **鸿铭股份**: Circulating market value 7.28 billion yuan, total market value 22.15 billion yuan, PE ratio not applicable, industry: Machinery Equipment [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - The Russell 2000 index is poised for another record close, reflecting strong performance in the small-cap sector amid expectations of lower interest rates [1] Group 1: Index Performance - The Russell 2000 small-cap index increased by 0.5% and is trading above its December 4 closing high [1] - This marks the index's eighth closing high of 2025 and its first closing high since September 2021 [1] Group 2: Market Trends - Smaller stocks have experienced significant gains in recent months as investors anticipate lower interest rates [1] - Small-cap companies are more sensitive to changes in borrowing costs due to their higher reliance on debt [1]

Core Insights - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] - As of December 8, there are 913 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 371 of these have a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan [1] - A total of 1,632 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 519 stocks having a total market value below 3 billion yuan [1] Market Data Summary - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are: - Kuntai Co., Ltd. at 664 million yuan - Yangzhou Jinqiao at 701 million yuan - Kangliyuan at 711 million yuan [1] - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are: - *ST Changyao at 739 million yuan - *ST Aowei at 874 million yuan - Delisted Suwu at 881 million yuan [1] Stock Performance Overview - Selected stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan include: - Kuntai Co., Ltd. with a PE ratio of 48.29 [1] - Yangzhou Jinqiao with a PE ratio of 24.48 [1] - Kangliyuan with a PE ratio of 36.79 [1] - Other notable stocks include: - *ST Changyao with a total market value of 739 million yuan and no PE ratio [1] - *ST Aowei with a total market value of 874 million yuan and no PE ratio [1] Additional Stock Listings - Other stocks with circulating market values around 800 million to 900 million yuan include: - Zairun New Energy at 789 million yuan with a PE ratio of 44.70 [1] - Lanyu Co., Ltd. at 791 million yuan with a PE ratio of 49.95 [1] - Chenyi Intelligent at 804 million yuan with a PE ratio of 98.83 [1]

Group 1 - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] - As of December 5, there are 932 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 376 of these have a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan [1] - A total of 1,653 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 530 stocks having a total market value below 3 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are Kuntai Co. at 663 million yuan, Kangliyuan at 689 million yuan, and Yangzhou Jinqian at 692 million yuan [1] - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are *ST Changyao at 729 million yuan, *ST Suwu at 881 million yuan, and *ST Aowei at 905 million yuan [1] - A detailed list of stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan includes various sectors such as automotive, light manufacturing, and textiles [1][2]

Core Insights - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1][2] - As of December 4, there are 947 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 383 of these have a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan [1][2] - In terms of total market value, there are 1,677 stocks with a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 550 stocks having a total market value below 3 billion yuan [1][2] Market Data - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are: - Kuntai Co., Ltd. at 644 million yuan - Kangliyuan at 676 million yuan - Yangzhou Jinqian at 691 million yuan [1][2] - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are: - *ST Changyao (rights protection) at 785 million yuan - *ST Suwu (rights protection) at 881 million yuan - *ST Aowei (rights protection) at 954 million yuan [1][2] Stock Listings Under 2 Billion Yuan - A selection of stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan includes: - Kuntai Co., Ltd. (6.44 billion yuan, PE ratio 46.83, Automotive) - Kangliyuan (6.76 billion yuan, PE ratio 34.99, Light Industry Manufacturing) - Yangzhou Jinqian (6.91 billion yuan, PE ratio 24.13, Textile and Apparel) [1][2] - Other notable stocks include: - *ST Changyao (7.85 billion yuan, PE ratio not available, Pharmaceutical) - *ST Suwu (8.81 billion yuan, PE ratio not available, Pharmaceutical) [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] Group 1: Market Overview - As of December 2, there are 911 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 359 stocks with a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan [1] - A total of 1,638 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 516 stocks having a total market value below 3 billion yuan [1] Group 2: Smallest Stocks by Circulating Market Value - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are: - *ST Yuan Cheng: 189 million yuan - Kuntai Co., Ltd.: 662 million yuan - Kangliyuan: 688 million yuan [1] Group 3: Smallest Stocks by Total Market Value - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are: - *ST Yuan Cheng: 189 million yuan - *ST Changyao: 750 million yuan - *ST Suwu: 881 million yuan [1] Group 4: Selected Stocks with Low Market Values - A selection of stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan includes: - *ST Yuan Cheng: 189 million yuan, PE ratio: N/A, Industry: Construction Decoration - Kuntai Co., Ltd.: 662 million yuan, PE ratio: 48.15, Industry: Automotive - Kangliyuan: 688 million yuan, PE ratio: 35.62, Industry: Light Industry Manufacturing - Other notable stocks include: - *ST Changyao: 750 million yuan, PE ratio: N/A, Industry: Pharmaceutical Biology - *ST Suwu: 881 million yuan, PE ratio: N/A, Industry: Pharmaceutical Biology [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - The current stock market has seen significant growth, with the S&P 500 up 91% since October 2022, but concerns are rising about potential bubbles in large-cap stocks driven by AI growth [1][2] Valuation Analysis - The S&P 500 is trading at a forward P/E ratio of approximately 21.9, which is significantly higher than its historical mid-to-high-teens multiples [4] - The S&P 600 small-cap index has a forward P/E of 14.8, indicating a valuation gap of 7.1 points compared to the S&P 500, one of the highest since the dot-com bubble [5] Earnings Growth Expectations - Small-cap stocks have experienced stagnant earnings growth, with a decline in 2023 and flat earnings projected for 2024, while the S&P 500 has seen double-digit annual growth [6] - Analysts predict around 20% earnings growth for small companies in 2026, with only a slight slowdown in 2027, suggesting a potential rebound in small-cap earnings [7] Economic Factors - The Federal Reserve is expected to implement additional rate cuts, which could enhance profits and spending power for smaller companies reliant on floating-rate loans [8] - U.S. small caps are less affected by tariffs and may benefit from a domestic economic recovery, with potential for growth in AI opportunities [9] Investment Strategies - Investors can consider researching individual small-cap stocks, although this requires more effort due to less analyst coverage [10] - Alternatively, investing in ETFs like the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) or the Avantis U.S. Small Cap ETF (AVUV) can provide exposure to quality small-cap stocks with lower expense ratios [11][12] - Given the undervaluation of small-cap stocks relative to large-cap stocks, it may be an opportune time to invest in these ETFs [13]

Group 1 - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] - As of December 1, there are 912 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 354 stocks with a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan [1] - A total of 1,633 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 512 stocks having a total market value below 3 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are *ST Yuan Cheng at 0.189 billion yuan, Kuntai Co. at 0.651 billion yuan, and Kangliyuan at 0.698 billion yuan [1] - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are *ST Yuan Cheng at 0.189 billion yuan, *ST Changyao at 0.781 billion yuan, and *ST Suwu at 0.881 billion yuan [1] - A detailed list of stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan includes various sectors such as construction decoration, automotive, light manufacturing, and more [1][2]

Core Insights - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] Market Overview - As of November 28, there are 919 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 356 stocks with a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan [1] - A total of 1,641 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 514 stocks below 3 billion yuan [1] Smallest Market Capitalization Stocks - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are: - *ST Yuan Cheng: 189 million yuan - Kuntai Co., Ltd.: 651 million yuan - Kangliyuan: 698 million yuan [1] - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are: - *ST Yuan Cheng: 189 million yuan - *ST Changyao: 813 million yuan - *ST Suwu: 881 million yuan [1] Selected Stocks with Low Market Capitalization - A list of stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan includes: - *ST Yuan Cheng: 189 million yuan, PE ratio: N/A, Industry: Construction Decoration - Kuntai Co., Ltd.: 651 million yuan, PE ratio: 47.32, Industry: Automotive - Kangliyuan: 698 million yuan, PE ratio: 36.15, Industry: Light Industry Manufacturing - Other notable stocks include: - Yangzhou Jinqiao: 719 million yuan, PE ratio: 25.10, Industry: Textile and Apparel - Keres: 735 million yuan, PE ratio: 179.75, Industry: Communication [1][2]