1. Small caps amplify market volatility, reflecting investor confidence levels. 2. S&P 500 gained 15.19%; small caps up 12.45% year-to-date. 3. In 6 months, Russell 2000 rose 19%, S&P just 13.52%. 4. Investor faith in large caps grows amid macroeconomic pressure. 5. Recent Fed interest rate cut boosts small caps' growth potential.