Why Small Caps Are Beating Inflation Hedges

In this episode of Inflation and Your Money, Lucas and Luna look at a surprising trend in the current market: small-cap stocks are outperforming traditional inflation hedges like gold and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. With the S&P 500 up only 0.1% over the past week but the Russell 2000 jumping 3.1%, they explore why small caps may be a better bet for protecting purchasing power. They discuss how smaller companies can pass on costs more quickly, the role of domestic focus in insulating them from global supply chain issues, and what this means for investors worried about sticky inflation. You'll learn about the Russell 2000's recent performance, the disconnect between gold and inflation expectations, and why your portfolio might benefit from a tilt toward small caps. No fluff, just actionable insight. #SmallCaps #Russell2000 #S&P500 #Gold #Inflation #InflationHedge #PurchasingPower #Investing #PortfolioStrategy #AssetAllocation #Finance #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationAndYourMoney #LucasAndLuna #MarketTrends #ProtectYourMoney Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo