{
  "id": 19341328,
  "title": "Are These 6 Small-Cap ETFs Worth a Look Right Now?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/are-these-6-small-cap-etfs-worth-a-look-right-now",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T13:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/10/are-these-6-small-cap-etfs-worth-a-look-right-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since large-cap tech stocks have declined in October, small-cap stocks have been outperforming. Small-cap ETFs present an attractive entry point due to their accelerating earnings growth, reasonable valuations, and limited exposure to AI capex spending concerns. Among the major small-cap ETFs, two stand out: the iShares Russell 2000 ETF and the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF. The former includes all stocks within its target universe, while the latter screens for profitability, resulting in a quality tilt. The other two ETFs, the Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF and the Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF, have larger market caps, making them more representative of the term \"small-cap.\" Despite the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, inflation, and interest rates, the small-cap value category has demonstrated impressive growth. The iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF and the Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF have both increased by 27% and 24% in the past year, respectively. However, the iShares ETF employs a simpler price/book (P/B) ratio for stock selection, while the Vanguard ETF uses multiple traditional valuation metrics, offering a more diverse portfolio. For short-term potential, the broad small-cap ETFs appear more promising due to expected earnings acceleration over the next two years. These ETFs have a growth tilt, which could outperform value investments. In the long term, I favor the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, which invests in companies meeting profitability requirements, ultimately weeding out weaker companies. Investing in this category requires an appreciation for quality, as it tends to prevail over time.",
  "summary": "Small-caps have made an impressive comeback over the past year. The fundamental picture suggests the rally can continue.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}