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Small-caps are also focused on the domestic economy and have less direct exposure to global geopolitical uncertainty and currency risks, as opposed to large-cap companies that have an international footprint, which may be affected by overseas risks and a strengthening U.S. dollar.
Even amid this year’s struggles for small-caps, IJT has seen year-to-date inflows of almost $201 million.
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