Top small-cap financials stocks surging above 200-day moving average

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2026.02.11 20:01
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In 2026, U.S. small-cap stocks, represented by the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR), have outperformed large-cap stocks, with IJR up 10.9% compared to SPY's 1.4% YTD. The top 10 small-cap financial stocks above their 200-day moving average include Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) at 19.95%, Plumas Bancorp (PLBC) at 19.94%, and Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) at 19.76%. Columbia Financial (CLBK) and Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN) have Strong Buy ratings. Regional banks dominate the list, with nine out of ten stocks being regional banks.