Bullstory
Jul 9, 2026

Small-cap ETFs 2026outperformed S&P and the Mag7 over the year

2026Small-cap-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have outperformed S&P 500 and the 'Magnificent Seven' since the start of the year. 7 A report on the 9th said a small-cap growth ETF had outperformed the Magnificent Seven, while a report on the 7th covered 10the relative strength of small-cap ETFs overall.


Small-cap ETFs 2026outperformed S&P and the Mag7ahead

Small-cap ETFs 2026have beaten S&P 500and the year-to-date returns of the 'Magnificent Seven' in yearly performance. For investors, the key point is that performance different from the large-tech-led trend has been confirmed.

2026A report on the 7th of 9said a small-cap growth ETF had beaten the Magnificent Seven in year-to-date performance. The article presented the relative performance of that ETF and the benchmark index as a comparison point.

2026A report on the 7th of 10covered several small-cap-related ETFs outperforming S&P 500. The articles explained the relative strength of small-cap ETFs through specific examples.

Both reports centered on2026relative comparisons based on cumulative performance since the start of the year. They have in common the use of examples such as a comparison between a specific ETF and its tracking index, and the difference in relative performance against large-cap technology stocks.

Rather than newly reported figures for the overall market or quarterly results for individual stocks, the articles were organized around the relative performance and trends of each ETF. Readers need to check the composition of the ETF and its underlying index to make a comparison.

Sources: etf.com,Yahoo Finance

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