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Are US Micro-Caps the Market’s Best Kept Secret?

August 24, 2026

Royce Investment Partners: Even with a triple-digit positive return off the April 2025 low, many investors seem unaware of this target-rich, broad, and diverse subset of the small-cap universe.

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US Small-Caps Stay on Top in the Second Quarter

July 6, 2026

Royce Investment Partners: In this second quarter recap, Francis Gannon discusses how US small-and micro-cap stocks have continued to lead the US equity market in a robust period for equities

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Is any area of the market “affordable”?

June 11, 2026

Royce Investment Partners: 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.

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US small caps roll on amid increased volatility

March 18, 2026

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

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Five factors that can drive US small-cap earnings growth

February 16, 2026

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

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When will US small-caps reach the summit?

February 5, 2026

Royce Investment Partners: Chris Clark and Francis Gannon discuss whether relatively attractive valuations, strong earnings, and heightened volatility could put US small-caps back on top in 2026?

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