5 Unique Small-Cap Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) You've Never Heard Of

Many investors use standard Russell 2000 or similar index funds to invest in small-cap stocks, and I'm one of them. However, there are some outside-the-box small-cap ETFs that could help you increase your portfolio income, give you exposure to even smaller companies, and more.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb 17, 2025. The video was published on Feb 18, 2025.

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