The Power of Small-Cap Stocks: Hidden Opportunities in Your Portfolio

In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, explores the world of small-cap stocks and their potential role in your investment portfolio. While often overlooked, these companies present unique opportunities for growth - but also come with specific risks. Darryl unpacks the fundamentals of small caps, their historical performance, and key factors influencing their future outlook.

Key highlights of the episode include:

•    The definition of small-cap stocks and why they differ from traditional small businesses. •    How small-cap companies fit into a diversified investment strategy, typically making up 5-15% of a portfolio. •    The impact of interest rates on small caps and why rate cuts could create a tailwind for these stocks. •    Why private equity is changing the small-cap landscape and what that means for investors. •    Examples of small-cap companies that have grown into industry giants, like Monster Energy and Pilgrim’s Pride. •    The pros and cons of investing in small caps, including their potential for high returns and their vulnerability to market swings.

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Resources:

10 of the Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Today | Morningstar 

(9) Have the insatiable private markets eaten the small cap effect? | LinkedIn 

The Cross‐Section of Expected Stock Returns - FAMA - 1992 - The Journal of Finance - Wiley Online Library 

StepStone PowerPoint Presentation Template_Jan 2024 

The stars appear aligned for small caps 

The best and worst Small Growth funds