Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors thinks the small-cap Russell 2000 index could surpass 3,000 this year, which implies 49% upside from its current level of 2,014. Small-cap companies usually benefit from interest rate cuts more than large-cap companies because they carry more floating-rate debt.
The Russell 2000 Index has been a poor long-term investment due to the method by which it is re-constituted. For the past 25 years, the Russell 2000 Index has exhibited lower returns and higher standard deviations in the months of May–August. Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares tracks the Russell 2000, and it has significantly outperformed other similar ETFs Year to Date, and over the past month. Holders should use this as an opportunity to sell.
Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/22/2010.