Despite a 40% rally the past year – compared to 27% in the S&P 500 and 39% in the Nasdaq-100 – options traders look the most bearish on the Russell 2000.

Despite a 40% rally the past year – compared to 27% in the S&P 500 and 39% in the Nasdaq-100 – options traders look the most bearish on the Russell 2000.

Small-cap ETFs like IWM are rallying in 2026, but Wells Fargo warns weakening earnings, low profitability and rising debt pose risks to momentum.