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Small-cap ETFs held Russell 2000's top AI-related winners soaring 400%+ in 2026

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03 Jun 2026
Chandrima Sanyal
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In 2026, several small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 index surged over 400%, driven by AI infrastructure demand. ETFs like Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth (VTWG) and Inspire Small/Mid Cap (ISMD) held key winners such as Applied Optoelectronics, Aehr Test Systems, and MaxLinear, which supply optical networking and semiconductor testing equipment. This trend highlights investor interest expanding beyond mega-cap tech giants to smaller firms supporting AI deployment. Despite a recent shift favoring large-cap tech, small-cap ETFs remain attractive for exposure to high-growth AI-related stocks.

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