August 13, 2025

Small Caps Surge…But They Come With A Warning

The Russell 2000 (IWM) surged due to rate cut expectations, signaling a catch-up trade for small caps lagging behind Nasdaq and Dow.

Scott Bauer shares insights on trading this breakout…but warns of market complacency, and highlights a few broader economic trends impacting volatility.

Scott covers:

  • The Russell 2000’s spike driven by rate cut probabilities
  • Its lag behind major indices like Nasdaq and S&P 500
  • A strategy to consider buying protection due to low volatility and market complacency
  • Resistance at the Russell’s 2,300-2,400 level, with failure to break out signaling potential pullbacks
  • The importance of proactive risk management
  • Broader market caution as tariff effects and economic data could disrupt the current rally

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