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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Indices: Russell 2000 +0.97% | Nasdaq +0.68% | S&P 500 +0.40% | Dow -0.04%
Sectors: 7 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Real Estate led, gaining +1.45%. Materials lagged, falling -0.45%.
Commodities: Crude Oil fell -0.73% to a five-month low of $58.27 per barrel. Gold rose +0.92% to a record high of $4,201 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index dropped -0.37% to $98.67.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -1.91% to $110.922. Ethereum is down -3.48% to $3,983.
Volatility: The Volatility Index fell -0.82% to 20.63.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield inched lower to 4.028%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
π Today's Chart of the Day was shared by David Rath (@DJwrath).
- The Micro-Cap ETF ($IWC) achieved an all-time high today for the first time in more than four years, joining the Russell 2000 at record levels while Large-Cap indices remain stuck below their recent peaks.
- After more than a decade of harsh underperformance, smaller stocks have dominated since the April lows. Micro-Caps have pulled ahead of Mega-Caps this year, with $IWC +24% YTD vs. +16% for $MGC.
- As David notes, the recent change in leadership is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The ratio ($IWC/$MGC) is on pace for its best week in more than a year, logging a fresh 52-week high today.
The Takeaway: Micro-Caps ($IWC) broke out on both an absolute and relative basis today, indicating a potential shift in market leadership and a growing risk appetite for stocks overall.
Quote of the Day
"The basis of optimism is sheer terror."
- Oscar Wilde
Top Links
More About October Volatility And The Bull Market - Carson Research
Ryan Detrick puts the current market into historical context.
The Big Signal from Smalls - The Strazza Letter
Steve Strazza examines the breakout in the Russell 2000.
From Trash to Treasure: Micro-Caps Lead the Marketβs Risk-On Rebound - StockCharts.com
Mike Zaccardi highlights the breakout in Micro-Cap stocks ($IWC).
Volatility's Up, Small and Micro Caps Don't Flinch - The Daily Number
Grant Hawkridge looks at the resurgence in Small Caps.
Year 4 of Bull Market and ETF Growth - Strategas Asset Management
Todd Sohn shares some noteworthy charts and insights on Gold, Bitcoin, Tech, and more.
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