Small-cap stocks, in general, are more domestic in nature, and this protects them from geopolitical and foreign exchange risks. Thus, small-cap stocks could offer relief to investors when there is uncertainty in the global market, like we are currently facing.
Another point in favor of small-cap stocks is that they have historically outperformed their large-cap peers over a long-term horizon. So, if you are also planning to invest in small-cap stocks, then to help you select, detailed here are the five best and worst performing small-cap stocks in Feb 2023.
This post appeared at 24/7 Wall St.