There are several ways to invest in small-cap stocks, including some very liquid small-cap ETFs, a closed-end small-cap fund, or through individual small-cap stocks, where the risk (as well as the potential reward) is much higher.

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An alternative to EWG is the New Germany Fund ( GF), a closed-end fund that invests primarily in small- and mid-cap German companies.

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