Three Highly Rated Small-Cap Growth Funds for Steady Returns

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: NASDAQ.COM

Updated: Aug 19 2025

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Source: NASDAQ.COM

Small-Cap Funds Overview: Small-cap funds invest in companies with market caps under $2 billion, offering growth potential and less vulnerability to a strong U.S. dollar, but they are more volatile than larger companies.
Investment Strategy: Risk-taking investors seeking capital appreciation may consider small-cap growth mutual funds, which focus on long-term value increase through investments in stocks expected to rise.
Top Small-Cap Growth Mutual Funds: Three recommended funds include Goldman Sachs Small Cap Growth Insights (GSAOX), Franklin Small Cap Growth (FSGRX), and Congress Small Cap Growth Retail (CSMVX), all rated as Strong Buy by Zacks.
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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.