Small-cap stocks are hurt more by high interest rates than their larger peers. Without the same access to capital, they are forced to borrow money at higher rates. The Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer policies have weighed heavily on the Russell 2000 small-cap index. It is up only 11% over the past year compared to a 25% gain by the S&P 500. However, that dip could be highlighting a buying opportunity among Russell 2000 stocks for long-term growth. Not all small-cap stocks are impacted the same. Some enj ...