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In case you hadn't noticed, the Russell 2000 index of small-capitalization stocks has been a solid outperformer during the most recent period of stock-market optimism. As small-cap stocks are generally seen as riskier, more volatile investments, we wonder what to make of it.

One interpretation would be that the Russell's surge could be a sign of optimism on the U.S. economy, as Russell stocks have more domestic exposure than the more global large caps. They are also generally thought to be ...

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