Cyclical Sectors Heat Up: Small-Caps and Contrarian Opportunities in Japan

Investors are rotating out of large-cap growth as cyclical sectors gain momentum. Todd Sohn points to strong inflows into industrials, materials, and energy ETFs, along with renewed interest in small caps after heavy outflows, while noting that Japanese equities remain an underappreciated contrarian opportunity. Sohn also discusses volatility in metals and digital assets, including the iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF), as ways to manage risk in gold and Bitcoin.

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11 Feb 2026

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