Stock Rotation Trade Poised for Comeback, Says Wellington’s Geary
Small-caps often benefit during rotation trades as they are more value-oriented and domestically focused, gaining from reflation hopes.
- ▼ Economic slowdown could hurt small-caps more
- ▼ Liquidity concerns in small-caps may limit gains
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How does a rotation affect small-caps?
Small-caps tend to be more sensitive to economic reflation and often outperform large-caps during rotation cycles.
Is IWM a pure play on the rotation trade?
IWM offers exposure to small-caps which are highly correlated with domestic economic strength; however, it also carries higher volatility and sector biases.