Dear Dagen: Hunting the Undiscovered Small-Cap

How do I find a good small-cap fund?
--Charles Roberts

Small-cap funds are a lot like neighborhood restaurants. Once they're discovered, they become too crowded and lose their appeal.

Finding a fund that hasn't been overrun by investors is just one of the challenges when picking a small-cap fund. Of course, there are the usual considerations: expenses, manager experience and diversification. But here are some suggestions to keep in mind when you're hunting for a small-cap investment, and some funds to consider.

Size Kills

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