Mergers and acquisitions were on the rebound even before Trump’s re-election bid, and they’re set to accelerate with the new administration’s softer regulatory stance. This could be a particular benefit to tech, investment banks and small caps.

Small cap stocks may be on the brink of an upward trend, bolstered by four key factors that have historically driven strong returns in this asset class.

The remarkable growth of the Mag 7 stocks has captured the market’s attention, but investors may be overlooking the highest-growth companies.

Compared to their larger peers, small caps are at discounts not seen since the dotcom bubble, creating compelling opportunities in high-quality growth businesses.