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  "id": 4759066,
  "title": "This Overlooked Small-Cap ETF Has Crushed the S&P 500 in 2026. Is It Still a Buy Right Now?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/this-overlooked-small-cap-etf-has-crushed-the-s-p-500-in-2026-is-it-4759066",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-30T13:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/overlooked-small-cap-etf-crushed-135000393.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "While the S&P 500 has delivered nearly 13% gains through August 2026, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has outperformed even more, climbing 21.5%. This relatively unknown small-cap ETF has been on a tear, posting its strongest start since 2021. Given its broad diversification across 1,962 small-cap stocks encompassing all 11 major U.S. sectors, IWM offers an alternative to the concentrated tech-heavy S&P 500. With the market and the S&P 500 reaching historical highs, many investors are seeking value in smaller, better-priced companies. Traditionally, small-cap stocks lead the charge in economic recoveries, but this time, the group appears overdue for a valuation catch-up. Even though small-cap stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 over the long term, adding exposure to IWM can bolster portfolio diversification without overly relying on its performance. Despite not being recommended by Stock Advisor, IWM could still provide robust returns, as showcased by its impressive gains versus the S&P 500 in past recommendations.",
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        "title": "This Overlooked Small-Cap ETF Has Crushed the S&P 500 in 2026. Is It Still a Buy Right Now?",
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "This Overlooked Small-Cap ETF Has Crushed the S&P 500 in 2026. Is It Still a Buy Right Now?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/this-overlooked-small-cap-etf-has-crushed-the-s-p-500-in-2026-is-it-4439384",
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  "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."
}