Category: Micro Cap Commentaries

Market Review The Russell Microcap® Index increased 5.29% in the second quarter of 2023 as concerns around financial institutions and consumer spending became less pronounced through the quarter.  The Microcap Health Care sector increased by 11.81% given a rebound in M&A transactions, increased procedure volumes, and an improved funding environment for early-stage development companies. While only…

Market Review The Russell Microcap® Index declined 2.83% in the first quarter of 2023 as liquidity concerns in the regional and community bank industry drove equity valuations lower, particularly in the month of March.  Microcap regional banks declined nearly 18% during March as the disruption in the industry took center stage.  Seven of the 11 Russell…

Market Review The Russell Microcap® Index increased 4.72% in the fourth quarter of 2022 as markets began pricing a potential for peak inflation and slowing interest rate hikes in 2023. During fourth quarter, only one sector, consumer staples, declined in the benchmark, while the top 3 sectors – energy, materials, and industrials– all generated double-digit increases.…

Market Review The Russell Microcap® Index declined 0.48% in the third quarter of 2022, as US Federal Reserve rate increases and concerns regarding an impending recession remained top-of-mind for many investors.  The distribution of returns by sector was significant in the quarter (a 26-percentage point spread between the best and worst), with six sectors declining by…