The Russell 2000 just posted 13 consecutive sessions of outperformance against the S&P 500.

That's not a typo. Thirteen straight days where small caps beat the mega-cap-dominated index. The last time that happened? June 2008.

But here's the critical difference: In 2008, that streak was fear-driven — a desperate scramble for defensive positioning before the global financial crisis intensified. In 2026, it's the opposite. This is a proactive pursuit of value.

If you're still sitting in the Magnificent Seven waiting for the next leg up, you're fighting the last war.

The Setup: A 25-Year Valuation Gap Finally Snaps

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