EXCLUSIVE: Russell Strategist Uncovers Top Small-Cap Picks — Seizing Opportunities In A Low-Rate Environment
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Paul Eitelman from Russell Investments highlights opportunities in small-cap stocks, particularly in banks, technology, and highly indebted companies, as interest rates decline. He advises focusing on stock selection over broad sector bets. ETFs like IWM, VTWO, AVSC, and PSCT track small-cap indices.
September 09, 2024 | 9:29 pm
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The Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC) tracks small-cap stocks. It may see positive impacts as small-cap banks and tech sectors benefit from declining interest rates.
AVSC tracks small-cap stocks, which may perform well in sectors like banks and tech as interest rates decline, potentially benefiting the ETF.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Badger Meter Inc. (BMI), a top holding in PSCT, may benefit from growth in small-cap tech sectors as interest rates decline.
Badger Meter Inc. (BMI), as a top holding in PSCT, may benefit from the growth in small-cap tech sectors due to declining interest rates.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Fabrinet (FN), a top holding in PSCT, may benefit from growth in small-cap tech sectors as interest rates decline.
As a top holding in PSCT, Fabrinet (FN) may benefit from the growth in small-cap tech sectors due to declining interest rates.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) tracks the Russell 2000 index, which includes small-cap stocks. As interest rates decline, small-cap sectors like banks and tech may benefit, potentially impacting IWM positively.
IWM tracks the Russell 2000 index, which includes small-cap stocks. With declining interest rates, sectors like banks and tech within the index may perform well, positively impacting IWM.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT) focuses on small-cap tech companies. It may benefit from the growth prospects in tech as interest rates decline.
PSCT focuses on small-cap tech companies, which are expected to benefit from growth prospects as interest rates decline, potentially boosting the ETF.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPS Commerce, Inc. (SPSC), a top holding in PSCT, may see positive impacts from growth in small-cap tech sectors as interest rates decline.
SPS Commerce, Inc. (SPSC), as a top holding in PSCT, may benefit from the growth in small-cap tech sectors due to declining interest rates.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) is another ETF tracking the Russell 2000 index. It may benefit from opportunities in small-cap banks and tech as interest rates decline.
VTWO, like IWM, tracks the Russell 2000 index. The potential positive performance of small-cap banks and tech due to declining rates could benefit VTWO.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80