Small Stocks, Big Rally

Time to buy this unloved sector [Total Wealth] BROUGHT TO YOU BY MANWARD PRESS Time to Buy This Unloved Sector [Robert Ross] Robert Ross Speculative Assets Specialist People keep telling me small cap stocks are unloved. And there is some truth to this. The bull market we've seen over the last 18 months has been driven primarily by "mega cap" stocks like Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Small caps have yet to join the party. This is a key reason the Russell 2000 - the key small cap index - recently hit a 20-year low relative to the S&P 500. [Russell 2000 vs S&P 500]( [View larger image]( We can thank higher interest rates and lower earnings growth for this underperformance. But from what I'm seeing, the trend is about to reverse. That means now is the time to start buying this unloved sector. SPONSORED [Nvidia's Secret Partner... 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In fact, Goldman Sachs says 31% of Russell 2000 stocks had negative net income in the latest quarter compared to 0% for the S&P 500... [Negative Net Income Chart]( Source: Goldman Sachs. [View larger image]( However, there's a good chance this dynamic - which has put a lid on small caps over the last year - is about to change. And it all has to do with the Fed. SPONSORED [4,735% Revenue Surge: The Linchpin of Nvidia's AI Dominance?]( [Artificial Intelligence concept]( As Nvidia's new Blackwell chip sparks an AI revolution, one company is poised to skyrocket. This unsung hero's revenue could soar up to 4,735% in the next 12 months as tech titans line up to secure their groundbreaking technology. Early investors could see life-changing gains as this story unfolds. [Don't miss your chance to ride the AI mega-trend.]( Small Caps Love Lower Rates Small cap stocks are much more sensitive to interest rate cuts than large cap stocks. Think of it like this: Small-cap companies are like young plants that need more water to grow, while large-cap companies are like mature trees that can survive with less. When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, it's providing that much-needed water to young plants, giving them a boost to grow faster. For small-cap companies, lower interest rates reduce their borrowing costs, allowing them to invest more in growth opportunities, expand operations, and improve earnings growth. These companies often rely more heavily on external financing compared to large-cap companies, so the impact of lower rates is more pronounced. That means when the Fed cuts rates, small cap stocks will experience a more significant boost in performance. And from everything I'm seeing, rates are about to come down significantly. SPONSORED [The Mysterious VC Firm Behind Nvidia's Secret Weapon]( [Businessman in black suit]( In 1999, Sutter Hill Ventures made a bold bet on Nvidia before anyone had heard of it. Now, they're going all-in on Nvidia's hush-hush partner that's powering their new Blackwell chip. Discover the little-known company that's attracting massive investments from the visionaries behind Nvidia's 100,000% rise. [Unlock the hidden key to AI's future.]( Rates Are "Definitely Maybe" Coming Down Talk of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates was all the rage going into 2024. In January, investors had priced in seven cuts for 2024. Yet at the halfway mark, we've seen zero rate cuts in the U.S. But it's clear the path for interest rates is lower. For instance, last month no central bank hiked rates for the first time since October 2020. Rates are not going any higher globally. In fact, the trend is strongly LOWER for rates as inflation wanes globally. [Rate Hikes]( [View larger image]( And investors are starting to price in this reality. There is now a 75% chance the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates at its September meeting... [Chance of Lowering Interest Rates]( Source: Bloomberg. [View larger image]( In addition, Citi Group expects the September rate cut to kick off a major interest rate cutting cycle. In fact, the bank forecasts the central bank will lower interest rates eight times over the next 12 months... [Citi Policy Rate Forecast]( [View larger image]( These lower interest rates will benefit small caps. Since small caps are far more dependent on borrowing money to fund operations, lower interest rates - especially significantly lower rates like Citi Group expects - will be a massive boon for small cap earnings as interest expenses fall. And since lackluster earnings growth is the main reason small caps have underperformed, I'm expecting a powerful rally from this unloved sector. So, while mega cap tech stocks are getting all the investor attention right now, I expect the pendulum to swing back to small caps over the next six months. That's why I've been recommending our Breakout Fortunes members add to a few high-conviction small cap stocks over the last few weeks. Make sure to keep small caps on your radar. Because the future is looking bright. Stay safe out there, Robert Editor's Note: Will you be looking to buy small cap stocks as Robert's prediction plays out? [Let us know with an email here.](mailto:mailbag@manwardpress.com?subject=small%20caps) Want more content like this? [YES]( [NO]( Robert Ross Robert Ross' unique style of clear and direct stock analysis has helped him build a massive following in the investment research industry. He started his career at investment research company Mauldin Economics, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the youngest chief analysts in the industry. Today, over a million investors turn to Robert every month for his take on investing, economics and personal finance. He now shares his unique insights in Total Wealth and Manward Money Report. 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