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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

    What Is the Outlook for the Second Half of 2023?

    Portfolio Managers Chuck Royce, Lauren Romeo, Jim Stoeffel, and Miles Lewis weigh in on what they expect from the rest of 2023.

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