New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Small cap stocks have outperformed largecaps over the longer term, demonstrating greater resilience despite recent market volatility. While both segments have witnessed declines in the past month, smallcaps have delivered stronger returns over the six-month and one-year periods, highlighting the divergence in their performance.

The Nifty Small cap index 100 has declined 4.4% over the past month but gained 0.2% in three months, 15% in six months and 6.4% over the past year. In comparison, the Nifty 50 has fallen 4% in one month, 6% in three months, 5.4% in six months and 11% over the past year.

Recent geopolitical developments, higher crude prices, US interest rates and currency movements could create near-term vola...