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Brazil’s Small-Cap Discount Nears Record High as High Rates and Political Risk Bite
PROSmall CapsSep 15

Brazil’s Small-Cap Discount Nears Record High as High Rates and Political Risk Bite

The valuation gap between Brazilian small-cap and large-cap stocks is near a historical high, reflecting severe investor aversion to local political and interest-rate uncertainty.

Small Cap Rally Signals Market Bets on Accelerated Selic Rate Cuts in Brazil
Small CapsSep 04

Small Cap Rally Signals Market Bets on Accelerated Selic Rate Cuts in Brazil

The Brazil Small Cap Index (SMLL) jumped over 4% in early September as investors rotate into domestic cyclicals on expectations of a faster Selic rate easing cycle.

B3 Launches ‘Smart Rebal’ Small Cap Index, Targeting Lower Turnover and New Institutional Flows
Small CapsAug 09

B3 Launches ‘Smart Rebal’ Small Cap Index, Targeting Lower Turnover and New Institutional Flows

Brazil’s B3 stock exchange launched the Small Cap Smart Rebal B3 (SCSR) index, linked to the XCAP11 ETF, featuring a gradual rebalancing mechanism to reduce transaction costs and volatility.

Brazil’s Small Cap Index Trails IBOV by Over 10% YTD, Signaling Deep Valuation Gap
Small CapsAug 05

Brazil’s Small Cap Index Trails IBOV by Over 10% YTD, Signaling Deep Valuation Gap

The B3 Small Cap Index (SMLL) has underperformed the Ibovespa, presenting a potential value opportunity for investors.

BB Investimentos Swaps Out Steel and Retail, Adds Moura Dubeux (MDNE3) to Small-Cap Portfolio
PROSmall CapsAug 04

BB Investimentos Swaps Out Steel and Retail, Adds Moura Dubeux (MDNE3) to Small-Cap Portfolio

Bank's August small-cap shift replaces Cury and Usiminas with homebuilder Moura Dubeux and Riachuelo after portfolio underperformed SMLL.

Brazilian Small Cap Index Trades at 33% Discount to Historical Average
PROSmall CapsAug 03

Brazilian Small Cap Index Trades at 33% Discount to Historical Average

The Brazilian Small Cap Index (SMLL) is trading at an approximate 33% discount to its long-term historical P/E ratio, driven by high Selic rates and capital outflow.

Small-Cap Brazil Index (SMLL) Trades at 33% Discount as Rate Sensitivity Weighs
Small CapsAug 03

Small-Cap Brazil Index (SMLL) Trades at 33% Discount as Rate Sensitivity Weighs

Brazil's SMLL Index is trading at 8.7x projected earnings, a 33% discount to its historical average, due to small-cap sensitivity to the elevated Selic rate.

Brazilian Small Caps Trade at Deepest Discount, Offering 33% Valuation Gap to Historical Average
Small CapsJul 31

Brazilian Small Caps Trade at Deepest Discount, Offering 33% Valuation Gap to Historical Average

Brazil's SMLL index, trading at 8.7x projected earnings, presents a significant buying opportunity after lagging the Ibovespa (IBOV) sharply.

Marcopolo (POMO4) Secures R$2.1 Billion 'School Path' Contracts, Boosting Revenue Visibility Through 2027
Small CapsJul 31

Marcopolo (POMO4) Secures R$2.1 Billion 'School Path' Contracts, Boosting Revenue Visibility Through 2027

Bus manufacturer Marcopolo (POMO4) locks in R$2.1 billion in 'Caminho da Escola' contracts, significantly improving revenue visibility and stability.

Brazilian Small Cap Index SMLL Plummets 1.96%, Extending YTD Loss Past 6%
Small CapsJul 30

Brazilian Small Cap Index SMLL Plummets 1.96%, Extending YTD Loss Past 6%

B3’s Small Cap Index (SMLL) fell 1.96%, deepening its year-to-date loss and signaling persistent risk-off sentiment in Brazil’s small-cap segment.

Brazil’s Valuation Gap Widens as Foreign Capital Focuses on Large-Cap Stocks
PROSmall CapsJul 30

Brazil’s Valuation Gap Widens as Foreign Capital Focuses on Large-Cap Stocks

The Brazilian Small Cap Index (SMLL) has dramatically lagged the Ibovespa in 2026, creating a deep valuation gap for investors.

Brazil Small Cap Index (SMLL) Trades at Steep 33% Discount to Historical Average on B3
PROSmall CapsJul 30

Brazil Small Cap Index (SMLL) Trades at Steep 33% Discount to Historical Average on B3

The B3 Small Cap Index (SMLL) trades at a 33% discount to its historical P/E average, creating the largest valuation asymmetry on the Brazilian stock exchange.

Marcopolo and Orizon Top Analyst Small Cap Picks for Q2
PROSmall CapsJul 30

Marcopolo and Orizon Top Analyst Small Cap Picks for Q2

Marcopolo and Orizon lead analyst recommendations for Q2, outperforming the SMLL index as federal contracts and solid operations drive growth.

Unexpectedly Low IPCA-15 Fuels Selic Cut Hopes, Boosting Outlook for Brazilian Small-Cap Stocks
PROSmall CapsJul 28

Unexpectedly Low IPCA-15 Fuels Selic Cut Hopes, Boosting Outlook for Brazilian Small-Cap Stocks

Brazil's July IPCA-15 inflation print of 0.06% was far below expectations, reinforcing a dovish outlook for the August Copom decision and pointing to a potential valuation boost for leveraged B3 small-caps.

Brazil PF Operation Targets R$1.3M Public Works Corruption
PoliticsJul 28

Brazil PF Operation Targets R$1.3M Public Works Corruption

Federal Police launch Operation Delivery in Alagoas, freezing R$1.3M in assets over municipal construction kickbacks, signaling regional governance risks.

Brazil Small Caps Trade at 33% Historical Discount
Small CapsJul 28

Brazil Small Caps Trade at 33% Historical Discount

Brazil's Small Cap Index (SMLL) trades at a steep 33% historical discount, presenting a stark valuation contrast for global investors eyeing B3 stocks.

Brazilian Small Cap Index Underperforms Broad Market as Persistent 14.25% Selic Rate Weighs
Small CapsJul 27

Brazilian Small Cap Index Underperforms Broad Market as Persistent 14.25% Selic Rate Weighs

The B3 Small Cap Index (SMLL) continues to underperform, down -6.62% YTD, as the high 14.25% Selic rate pressures rate-sensitive firms.

Light (LIGT3) Approves R$1.35 Billion Capital Increase to Accelerate Judicial Recovery Exit
Small CapsJul 27

Light (LIGT3) Approves R$1.35 Billion Capital Increase to Accelerate Judicial Recovery Exit

Brazil utility Light S.A. approved a R$1.35 billion capital injection, clearing the path for its formal request to exit judicial recovery (RJ).

Global AI Saturation Forecast Points to Brazilian Small Caps Opportunity in H2 2026
Small CapsJul 27

Global AI Saturation Forecast Points to Brazilian Small Caps Opportunity in H2 2026

BB Asset projects a capital rotation from global mega-cap tech to B3 value stocks, citing an expected peak in AI investment.

Marcopolo (POMO4) Secures Multi-Year Revenue Visibility with Major 'Caminho da Escola' Contract Win
PROSmall CapsJul 27

Marcopolo (POMO4) Secures Multi-Year Revenue Visibility with Major 'Caminho da Escola' Contract Win

Marcopolo (POMO4) won 97% of a major government tender, securing a R$2.1 billion backlog and boosting its earnings visibility through 2028.

Fiscal 'Last Mile' Push: Why Durigan's Budget Defense Matters
Small CapsJul 24

Fiscal 'Last Mile' Push: Why Durigan's Budget Defense Matters

Finance Minister Dario Durigan defends the final stretch of fiscal adjustments to stabilize Brazil's debt, offering a potential catalyst for small-cap stocks.

B3 Small Cap Index Trades at Steep Discount to Ibovespa
Small CapsJul 17

B3 Small Cap Index Trades at Steep Discount to Ibovespa

Foreign inflows bypass Brazil's smaller equities, leaving the B3 Small Cap Index at a steep valuation discount despite a massive large-cap rally.

B3 Small Caps Index Lags Ibovespa, Creating Valuation Gap
Small CapsJul 06

B3 Small Caps Index Lags Ibovespa, Creating Valuation Gap

The B3 Small Caps Index (SMLL) lags the Ibovespa in 2026, creating a notable valuation gap as foreign capital favors highly liquid Brazilian blue chips.

BTG Pactual Shuffles July Small Caps on Sticky 14% Selic
Small CapsJul 06

BTG Pactual Shuffles July Small Caps on Sticky 14% Selic

BTG Pactual rotates its July 2026 small-cap portfolio, dropping Banco Pine and SBF for Banco Inter and Marcopolo to hedge against a sticky 14% Selic rate.

Brazil Small Caps Lag Ibovespa by 10% as Valuation Gap Widens
Small CapsJun 28

Brazil Small Caps Lag Ibovespa by 10% as Valuation Gap Widens

Brazil's small-cap index lags the benchmark Ibovespa by over 10%, creating a historic valuation gap driven by foreign capital favoring large-cap equities.