As the small-cap stock market heats up in the second quarter of 2015, several of the stocks followed in the SmallCap Informer are reaching rather lofty valuation levels, raising the question of whether or not it might be prudent to lighten up on positions in those holdings.

Is 2015 the year of small-cap stocks? Check out the February 2015 issue of the SmallCap Informer with Editor-in-Chief Doug Gerlach's thoughts on the year ahead for small-caps.

The January 2015 issue of the SmallCap Informer has been published and is available for subscribers to download from the website.

The December 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer has been released. Subscribers may access the issue on the website.

We're recommending one sale and two buys in the November issue of the SmallCap Informer, just published.

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In each issue of SmallCap Informer, the editors recommend a few stocks for consideration, as well as stocks to sell. In the September issue, based on detailed research, the SCI editors signaled two promising small-cap stocks and one stock to sell. It’s never fun to give up on a once-promising company, but SCI is diligent in explaining the reasons when it decides to no longer track a stock.

Investors focusing on small-cap stocks know the power of differentiation in a portfolio. A smart mix of smaller stocks can offset broad trends that affect more mainstream stocks. Although small-cap stocks typically are pricier than mid-cap and large-cap companies, historically they offer a higher return than larger companies. From 1926 through 2012, the smallest fifth of all stocks returned 11.5% versus 9.7% for the largest fifth, says The Wall Street Journal, citing Wharton School economist Jeremy Siegel. Seen from another perspective, the small-cap index, the Russell 2000, surged 163% from January 2000 through Oct. 10 (including dividends), while the S&P 500 returned only 75% during the same period, the WSJ reports.

There are two fast-growing small-cap picks in the September 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer, and one stock to sell immediately.

For those who attended Doug Gerlach's presentation for the recent eMoneyShow, "Stock Picker's Paradise: 5 Stocks to Consider Now," here is the handout from his talk.

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In the July issue of Investor Advisory Service, the editors note that international instability has become a theme this year, giving investors reason to worry about ripple effects in the markets. Though the usual warnings of a "bubble" collapse continue, the S&P 500 showed stubborn resilience through the first half of the year and well into the summer. The 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields have held steady in the short term and gold prices remained unchanged, for a change.

In each issue of IAS, the editors present three stocks to consider and — if warranted — stocks recommended to sell. In the July issue of IAS, the editors present a trio of stocks whose corporate trajectories look promising, with an explanation of the market positioning and opportunities for each. 

The June 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer newsletter was released earlier this week.

https://www.smallcapinformer.com/GetEach monthly issue of SmallCap Informer brings you a package of news and information about small-cap stocks, with recommendations of two new stocks to follow plus ongoing news of all followed companies.

In the April issue of SmallCap Informer, the editors selected two companies for portfolio consideration. One is a performer we’ve discussed before and one is brand new to our coverage.

Each month in SmallCap Informer the editors recommend two growth-oriented small-cap stocks, along with insights on key factors affecting smaller companies. In the May issue of SCI, the editor provides a quick primer and debt and leverage and their relevance in the small-cap context. 

The March 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer newsletter has been published for subscribers.