--- title: "The Case for Small-Cap Stocks in 2026" type: "News" locale: "zh-CN" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/275086280.md" description: "Small-cap stocks are experiencing a positive trend in 2026, with small-cap growth stocks up 2.78% and value stocks up 9.17% year-to-date. Key factors driving this momentum include sector rotation from large caps to small caps, projected earnings growth of 19% for small caps, anticipated interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve, and favorable valuations with P/E ratios averaging 17x. Economists predict a GDP growth of 2.5%. Sectors like real estate, communication services, and technology show potential for gains, particularly in healthcare and industrials. Several small-cap ETFs are highlighted for investment consideration." datetime: "2026-02-06T07:03:51.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/275086280.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275086280.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/275086280.md) --- > 支持的语言: [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275086280.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/275086280.md) # The Case for Small-Cap Stocks in 2026 Small-cap stocks began their turnaround in the fourth quarter of last year and are keeping up that momentum so far in 2026. Small-cap growth stocks have gained 2.78% and small-cap value stocks have risen 9.17%, year to date. And the outlook is promising. There are several catalysts that can keep the performance going, including: _Sector Rotation_, away from the large caps that have so dominated the marketplace into smaller names, as well as a rotation from growth to value. _Earnings Growth_. Last year, corporate earnings grew about 15%; the same rate is projected for 2026. That bodes well for the stock market, as earnings generally precede share appreciation. And small caps are forecast to grow earnings by about 19% this year, which adds to their attraction. _Interest Rate Reductions_. The Federal Reserve is expected to nudge rates down a couple of times in 2026, and since small-cap companies tend to be more affected by the rates on their (usually floating-rate) outstanding debt, this can reduce expenses, leading to greater earnings. _Valuation_. Small caps are averaging P/E ratios of 17x, compared to the 29x the S&P 500 currently trades at. _Economy_. Economic growth continues to look strong, with economists now predicting a 2.5% GDP, compared to their previous estimate of 2.1%. \[text\_ad\] As for sectors, here is the latest evaluation from Morningstar. _Source: Morningstar.com_ As you can see, currently, small-cap stocks in the real estate, communication services, and technology sectors are the most undervalued. Of course, technology, particularly large caps, has been booming, but there may be some room in the small-cap sector for gains, especially in those companies associated with artificial intelligence. Real estate—in my opinion—is not quite ready for take-off—not enough buyers and sellers right now. But I do like the opportunities in communication services. Also, I believe there is room in 2026 for gains in the industrial and healthcare services arenas (especially healthcare). The following graph illustrates that while certainly more volatile than their larger-cap peers, small caps do offer attractive long-term potential. And with that in mind, here are a few ETFs (and their 10 largest holdings) in the small-cap area that you may find of interest. ## 3 Small-Cap Stock ETFs to Watch Now **Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS)**: 3 Stars Holdings Portfolio Weight (%) Sector Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc 0.34 Industrials Hecla Mining Co 0.33 Basic Materials Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 0.30 Industrials MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc 0.30 Technology Nextpower Inc Class A 0.29 Technology Mueller Industries Inc 0.29 Industrials Roivant Sciences Ltd Ordinary Shares 0.29 Healthcare MKS Inc 0.28 Technology WESCO International Inc 0.28 Industrials Alcoa Corp 0.26 Basic Materials **Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund (VIOO)**: 3 Stars Holdings Portfolio Weight (%) Sector Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc 0.62 Healthcare Armstrong World Industries Inc 0.56 Industrials InterDigital Inc 0.55 Technology Sanmina Corp 0.55 Technology CareTrust REIT Inc 0.54 Real Estate Advanced Energy Industries Inc 0.53 Industrials JBT Marel Corp 0.53 Industrials SiTime Corp Ordinary Shares 0.52 Technology LKQ Corp 0.52 Consumer Cyclical Solstice Advanced Materials Inc 0.52 Consumer Cyclical **iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR)**: 3 Stars Holdings Portfolio Weight (%) Sector Solstice Advanced Materials Inc 0.67 Basic Materials Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc 0.64 Healthcare Moog Inc Class A 0.59 Industrials Eastman Chemical Co 0.55 Basic Materials LKQ Corp 0.54 Consumer Cyclical Sanmina Corp 0.54 Technology JBT Marel Corp 0.54 Industrials Primoris Services Corp 0.53 Industrials InterDigital Inc 0.53 Technology CareTrust REIT Inc 0.52 Real Estate To learn more about the funds I follow in Cabot Money Club, subscribe today. \[author\_ad\] ### 相关股票 - [Avantis Int Small Cap Value (AVDV.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/AVDV.US.md) - [SPDR S&P 600 S-Cp Grw (SLYG.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SLYG.US.md) - [SPDR S&P 600 S-Cp Val (SLYV.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SLYV.US.md) - [SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SPSM.US.md) - [VG S-Cp Grw (VBK.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/VBK.US.md) - [VG S-Cp Value (VBR.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/VBR.US.md) - [ISHRS Russ 2000 Growth (IWO.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/IWO.US.md) - [Pro Rsl 2000 Dvd Grw (SMDV.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SMDV.US.md) - [Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value (AVUV.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/AVUV.US.md) - [ProShares Ultra Russell2000 ETF (UWM.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/UWM.US.md) - [Direxion Small Cap Bear 3X (TZA.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/TZA.US.md) - [ISHRS Russ 2000 Val (IWN.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/IWN.US.md) - [Vanguard Russell 2000 Value (VTWV.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/VTWV.US.md) - [iShares Russell 2000 (IWM.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/IWM.US.md) - [SPDR S&P SmallCap 600 ESG ETF (ESIX.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/ESIX.US.md) - [ISHRS S-Cap 600/Barra Val (IJS.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/IJS.US.md) - [Vanguard Russell 2000 (VTWO.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/VTWO.US.md) - [Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/RSSL.US.md) - [Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth (VTWG.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/VTWG.US.md) - [Direxion Small Cap Bull 3X (TNA.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/TNA.US.md) - [Pacer S&P SmCp 600 Qul FCF Aristcrts ETF (SCOW.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/SCOW.US.md) - [iShares Core S&P Small Cap (IJR.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/IJR.US.md) ## 相关资讯与研究 - [The US Mexico trade deal explained](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278236205.md) - [LIVE MARKETS-BofA clients flee from small/micro caps for fourth week](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/276923680.md) - [BUZZ-Berkshire Hathaway rises on stock buyback resumption](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277941470.md) - [GRAPHIC-Global equity funds post first outflow in eight weeks on Middle East conflict](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278064213.md) - [BUZZ-ADT rises ahead of S&P SmallCap addition](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/274984899.md)