Why These 7 Russell 2000 Stocks Should Be on Your Radar in 2024

2024 might be the year for Russell 2000 stocks. 2023 marked solid returns as the index posted a 15% jump since January but paled in comparison to the S&P 500’s 25% gain. But the winds might be shifting to favor small-caps, setting stocks within the Russell 2000 up for a record run. Investors seem increasingly concerned that, when investing in a large-cap index like the S&P 500, they’re overexposed to a handful of high-flying stocks that skew total returns. That seems to be the case as the “Magnificent 7” stocks comprise nearly 30% of the overall index and (until just a few weeks ago) were responsible for most of its gains compared…