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However, promising data for a Merck & Co., Inc (MRK) oral treatment for the coronavirus has provided some support to the market. In August, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that “rate hikes aren’t imminent,” which should bode well for small-cap stocks. Moreover, last month, Jeff Mills, the chief investment officer at Bryn Mawr Trust, said that small-cap stocks could present the best opportunity.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to bet on quality small-cap stocks such as Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NATR), Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ), ARC Document Solutions, Inc. (ARC), and Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (BKEP). They have an overall grade of A (Strong Buy) in our proprietary POWR Ratings system.
