On July 16, CNBC reported, “Small-cap stocks are on a tear right now.” The financial news channel’s website noted that, during the preceding week, the category became the market leader, at least temporarily. Indeed, the Russell 2000 index, made up of small-cap names, hit its highest level since January 2022 on July 16. With most on the Street betting that the Federal Reserve will start an interest rate-cutting cycle in September, many large investors are anxious to get more exposure to small-cap stocks. Tha ...