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iShares Russell 2000(CAD-Hedged) (XSU.TO)
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Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.
Experts are increasingly optimistic about iShares Russell 2000 (XSU-T), noting a favorable shift in cyclical breadth as artificial intelligence advancements benefit smaller companies. There is strong sentiment that small caps should be considered in investment portfolios, contingent on the economy's stability and ongoing capital expenditures. As the Federal Reserve focuses more on employment than inflation, experts predict a broadening market that may translate to opportunities for smaller firms outside of the S&P 500. Furthermore, infrastructure investment is expected to stimulate widespread growth, particularly for small caps, emerging markets, and Canadian equities, highlighting underlying economic progress. Overall, there is a belief that the current economic environment favors small-cap investments as long as a hard landing is avoided.
iShares S&P 500 (CAD-Hedged) (XSP-T) or iShares Russell 2000 (CAD-Hedged) (XSU-T)? He frequently talks about factor investing, and one of the factors that is very real and very tangible is the small caps outperforming large caps over time. As a result, he expects this will give slightly higher returns, although a bit more volatile.
(A Top Pick Jan 16/13. Up 33.9%.) Just in the process of moving his taxable accounts out into other ETFs. Really nothing wrong with this, except that he wants the hedge off at this time.
Terry Shaunessy(A top pick Jan 16/13. Up 19.33%.) He can see this going a lot further so would consider it a Buy. He is just waiting for the decision to move off the Cdn$ hedged and at that time he would switch from this to iShares Russell 2000 (IWM-N).
Terry ShaunessyReally likes the tilt towards small cap in value. Because Russell is a benchmark that tracks 2000 securities, you are getting a massive diversification and you are getting into the mid-cap and small-cap space. A really good way to increase your expected return.
John DeGoeyRussell 2000 is small cap, but by American standards they are pretty big companies. This tends to be a bit more domestic US oriented. Because he thinks the US itself will do well this tends to outperform the broader market initially. About a quarter of it is in small financials.
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What is happening in the US in terms of repatriation of capital and taxes it is going to filtered through smaller companies as well. This is the Russell 2000 which is small caps edging on mid-cap.