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Small-cap stocks just had their best start to a year since 1991. The rest of 2026 could look very different.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Small-cap stocks posted their best first-half performance since 1991, according to market data. The Russell 2000 index, which tracks small-cap stocks, reached this milestone on Tuesday. Historical data shows small-cap performance varies significantly in the second half of years following strong first-half gains.