Election Season Advice for Investors, Best Stocks to Buy for a Rate Cut, 6 Small-Cap ETFs We Like

6 of the Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now | U.S. Dividend Payouts Accelerated in Q2, Led By Alphabet and Meta | Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 14, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Investing Weekly]( [SIGN UP](format=multipart) ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Feature [] [6 of the Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now]( [6 of the Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now]( (Getty Images) Small-cap ETFs are currently under pressure due to high interest rates and reliance on domestic consumer spending, but analysts believe they are trading at bargain prices and are poised for outperformance as rates are expected to decrease. [These funds offer a mix of active and passive management, geographical diversification, and low expenses](. 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