The surprisingly resilient U.S. economy means that cheap small-cap stocks should be poised for a catch-up rally, according to Goldman Sachs. Portfolio strategist Lily Calcagnini said in a note to clients that the firm's models show the Russell 2000 small-cap index should outperform over the next 12 months.
The fund tracks the S & P Small-Cap 600 index. BlackRock also has the iShares Russell 2000 ETF with more than $50 billion of assets and an expense ratio of 0.19%. The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Index instead of the Russell 2000 index, has more than $40 billion in assets and is cheaper at 0.05%. Vanguard also offers a Russell 2000 ETF, VTWO , with an expense ratio of 0.10% and about $11 billion in assets. The $13.7 billion Schwab U.S.