Small-cap stocks stand out as an undervalued segment of the broader market, offering the best growth stories to investors. While U.S. small-cap stocks have outpaced their larger-capitalization peers over the past two decades, they currently stand out as an undervalued segment of the broad market. Year-to-date (YTD), the Russell 2000 index has plunged by 18%. On the other hand, the S&P 500 index declined by 14% over the same period. Analysts point out that U.S. small-cap stocks can offer exposure to secular growth themes. They also provide diversification. Technology and health care companies m…