As Large-Cap Stocks Take A Breather And The SPY Trades Sideways, Will Small-Cap Stocks Steal The Spotlight?
Portfolio Pulse from Melanie Schaffer
The InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF (SCAP) experienced a 1% increase on Monday, continuing its upward trend after a 0.9% rise on Friday. SCAP, a value fund, includes the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and a variety of small-cap stocks, aiming to attract cyclical investors looking towards small-cap investments for growth potential. SCAP's strategy involves a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis for selecting holdings, offering a diversified investment option. Its top holdings include MKS Instruments, Inc (MKSI), GoDaddy, Inc (GDDY), Chord Energy Corp (CHRD), Jefferies Financial Group, Inc (JEF), among others. SCAP has shown a 10% increase since its inception, with recent trading indicating a continued uptrend.

May 06, 2024 | 5:01 pm
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GoDaddy's position within SCAP and the ETF's recent gains may positively influence GDDY's stock in the short term.
As SCAP continues its upward trajectory, GoDaddy's stock may benefit from the increased exposure and investor interest due to its significant position within the ETF.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
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As SCAP's largest holding, IWM's performance is closely tied to SCAP's success, potentially benefiting from the increased interest in small-cap investments.
Given SCAP's positive momentum and IWM's significant weight within the fund, IWM may see a beneficial impact from SCAP's performance and the broader shift towards small-cap investments.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
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MKS Instruments, as a major holding within SCAP, could see increased investor interest and potential price impact from SCAP's performance.
MKS Instruments' position as a significant holding in SCAP suggests a positive correlation with SCAP's performance, potentially attracting more investor attention to MKSI.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
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SCAP's recent performance and strategic positioning in small-cap stocks indicate a positive outlook, especially for cyclical investors focusing on growth potential outside the large-cap space.
SCAP's recent gains and its diversified approach to small-cap investing, coupled with the current sideways movement in large-cap stocks, suggest a favorable short-term impact on its price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90