Abstract
- US Small Cap Worth equities (Russell 2000 Worth Index) rose 4.97% in Q2 2025, underperforming the Russell 2000 Progress Index by over 7%.
- The GS Small Cap Worth Insights Fund (I-share, web) returned 5.63% within the second quarter of 2025, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Worth Index, by +67 foundation factors.
- Our Sentiment Evaluation pillar was the biggest contributor to extra returns throughout 2Q25.
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Market Overview
US Small Cap Worth equities (Russell 2000 Worth Index) rose 4.97% within the second quarter of 2025, underperforming the Russell 2000 Progress Index by over 7%. Worth shares struggled in April amid renewed tariff issues. The index rebounded

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