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30-Year Treasury Yield Nears 6%: JPMorgan Flags Small-Cap Risk, Putting These ETFs in Focus

Chandrima Sanyal

JPMorgan flags rising long-term Treasury yields as a risk for small- and mid-cap stocks. Here’s what it could mean for small-cap ETFs.

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