Small caps (NYSEARCA:IWM) had the worst upside in 2024. The Russell 2000 (IWM) was up 11.5% on a total return basis. The Russell MidCap (IWR), on the other hand, was up 15.3%, and the Russell 1000 ...

Small-cap stocks are outperforming large- and mid-cap stocks in the third quarter. The technology sector, specifically the semiconductor industry, has driven gains in small caps and the broader market ...

Over the past ten years, the average returns during the 'Santa Rally' have been 3.55% for small-caps, 2.63% for mid-caps, and 1.78% for large-caps.