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Small-Cap Stocks Gain Attention from Traders

Updated 2026-07-09 18:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Traders are increasingly turning to small-cap stocks for potential market moves, driven by significant options trades. Some worry this could increase overall market volatility.

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MarketWatch

Risky leveraged ETFs are booming in 2026. Some worry they could be making the stock market more volatile.

Some say traders who gravitate toward these products see big swings in the underlying stocks as a feature, not a bug.

2026-07-09 17:52 UTC

CNBC

Action-starved traders look to small-cap stocks for the next big move

One of the biggest options trades in the entire market Thursday seems to suggest small caps might lead the next move up or down.

2026-07-09 17:58 UTC