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    2Q26 Small-Cap Recap

    by Francis Gannon

    Small-Caps Stay on Top ... Continue reading

    Market Perspective

    Is Any Area of the Market “Affordable”?

    by Francis Gannon

    In the midst of a rally, Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at how valuations for the small- and micro-cap indexes compare to large-cap—and why earnings remain key to market leadership.

    CIO Small Talk

    Beneath the Surface, the Market Is Changing… from Concentration to Participation

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at how recent performance may be subtly announcing a turning point in market leadership.

    CIO Small Talk

    The Royce Roundtable: How the Volatile Market is Creating Opportunities

    Portfolio Managers Brendan Hartman and Miles Lewis join CEO and Co-CIO Chris Clark and Co-CIO Francis Gannon to talk about how they’re positioning their portfolios in the current volatile market.

    Market Perspective

    Small-Caps Roll On Amid Increased Volatility

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon discusses how small-caps remain market leaders even as volatility and uncertainty are on the rise.

    CIO Small Talk

    5 Factors That Can Drive Small-Cap Earnings Growth

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at how low interest rates, tax policy, reshoring, technology adoption, and deregulation can fuel small-cap earnings growth.

    CIO Small Talk

    Annual Letter: When Will Small-Cap Reach the Summit?

    by Chris Clark and Francis Gannon

    Can relatively attractive valuations, strong earnings, and heightened volatility put small-cap back on top?

    Market Perspective

    What’s Next for Small-Caps in 2026?

    Miles Lewis, Chip Skinner, Kavitha Venkatraman, Steven McBoyle and Francis Gannon talk about what they see in store for small-cap stocks in the coming year.

    Market Perspective

    Myth Busters: Small Caps vs. Private Equity

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon debunks some myths about the small-cap universe and explains why the asset class remains one of renewal, durability, and persistent opportunity.

    CIO Small Talk

    The Stealth Summer for Small-Caps

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at why small-cap’s stronger relative performance off the market’s April lows could be signaling a long awaited leadership shift.

    CIO Small Talk

    Semiannual Letter: An Uncertain Short-Term Forecast for a Resilient Market

    by Chris Clark and Francis Gannon

    Strong fundamentals, a bullish July, and a rough start to August may be the recipe for small-cap leadership.

    Market Perspective

    Private Exit?

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at how the shifting dynamics within private equity can enhance active small-cap management.

    CIO Small Talk

    Bear Market Opportunities in Small-Cap Stocks

    Portfolio Managers Brendan Hartman, Chip Skinner, Jay Kaplan, Jim Stoeffel, and Francis Gannon talk about some of the long-term buying opportunities in the current highly volatile small-cap market.

    Market Perspective

    Tariffs, Trade, and a Bear Market—What’s Next?

    Co-CIOs Francis Gannon and Chris Clark look at the 1Q25 downturn and the bearish beginning of April.

    Market Perspective

    Tariffs On, Tariffs Off…

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at why current economic uncertainty should not discourage investors with a long-term investment horizon.

    CIO Small Talk

    How Will Small-Caps Respond to Tariffs and Heightened Volatility?

    CEO and Co-CIO Chris Clark details why tariff-driven volatility can ultimately help small-cap performance.

    Market Perspective

    The Case for Small-Cap and 4 Key Holdings

    by Chuck Royce and Francis Gannon

    Chuck Royce and Co-CIO Francis Gannon look at the promising forecast for small-cap earnings and discuss 4 high-conviction companies.

    Market Perspective

    What’s Next for Small-Caps Following the Election & Rate Cut?

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks back at a highly eventful week for stocks, and for small-caps in particular.

    CIO Small Talk

    What Do Earnings, a Broadening Market, and a Possible Rate Cut Mean for Small-Caps?

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at how a strong July, a broadening market, and a likely rate cut are all helping small-cap performance.

    CIO Small Talk

    Can Small-Caps Benefit from Higher Volatility?

    With August showing heightened volatility, CEO and Co-CIO Chris Clark looks at small-cap returns after previous periods of higher-than-usual share price fluctuations.

    Market Perspective

    Small-Caps Historically Shine in Presidential Election Years

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at the confluence of volatility in politics and the stock market before examining what presidential election years have meant for small-cap stocks.

    Market Perspective

    Springtime for Small-Caps?

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon looks at the promising combination of attractive valuations and robust net income estimates as catalysts for small-cap leadership.

    CIO Small Talk

    The Case for a Strong Small-Cap Run

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon thinks current economic and investment conditions are creating potential advantages for active small-cap managers, with a particular edge developing for higher-quality small-cap companies.

    CIO Small Talk

    Are Small-Caps Presenting a Unique Opportunity for Active Managers?

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon thinks a unique set of market circumstances and the prospects for active management in small-caps are creating the opportunity for both absolute and relative outperformance going forward.

    CIO Small Talk

    Podcast: How Low Small-Cap Valuations May Help Active Management

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon talks about the potential for better relative and absolute small-cap returns and how attractively low valuations in the asset class can help active small-cap management going forward.

    Market Perspective

    A Rally, A Few Downgrades, and a Potential Pause

    by Francis Gannon

    Co-CIO Francis Gannon discusses why recent short-term outperformance may be signaling a leadership shift in favor of small cap.

    CIO Small Talk
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