Can the Rotation from Small-Cap Growth to Value Last?—Royce
article 05-27-2021

Francis Gannon in International Investment : Can the Rotation from Growth to Value Last?

Co-CIO Francis Gannon discussed recent strong earnings for small caps and why he believes the asset class will see positive results based on historical data.

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Co-CIO Francis Gannon recently bylined an article in International Investment titled “Why US Small Caps are Set to Add Value” detailing why he believes the recent leadership rotation from large cap to small cap is sustainable.

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Francis detailed historical data by looking at average three-year returns for the Russell 2000 following its 10 strongest four-quarter periods, which was 11.9% versus 10.3% for all quarterly-rolling three-year returns since inception. As a result, Francis believes this historical pattern should hold.

In addition, Francis said re-openings, fiscal and monetary stimulus, and pent-up consumer demand caused by the global economic recovery is stimulating a revitalization for small cap-vale and cyclical stocks.

Read the article here.

Learn more about Francis Gannon here.

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Mr. Gannon’s thoughts and opinions concerning the stock market are solely their own and, of course, there can be no assurance with regard to future market movements. No assurance can be given that the past performance trends as outlined above will continue in the future.

The performance data and trends outlined in this presentation are presented for illustrative purposes only. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Historical market trends are not necessarily indicative of future market movements.

Cyclical and Defensive are defined as follows: Cyclical: Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Energy, Financials, Industrials, Information Technology, and Materials. Defensive: Consumer Staples, Health Care, Real Estate, Utilities.

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