Date updated:08-27-2008
While the Big Board racked up nothing but big losses over the last 6 months the Russell 2000 - an index of companies that average a mere $1 billion in market cap - is up a whopping 6%!

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MTG
M G I C Invest Cp - $3.99
- -6.56%
- $4.20
This mortgage bond insurer has missed out on the small cap party this year battered by nearly 70% as more mortgage bonds blow up. But MGIC is toughening its lending standards and raising rates. "The CEO bought shares around $6.80 give or take,” says Jon Najarian. “I think it has good upside.”

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DGII
Digi Internationa - $8.04
- +5.65%
- $7.48
With a grand total of 500 employees this little networking company turns outdated information systems such as checkout counters, factory floors, and even traffic lights into 100% wireless wonders, explains Pete Najarian. It’s a small Minnesota based company with a great balance sheet, Najarian adds. They have little debt and a great cash position. And insiders are all getting into this stock which is why it could be a smart buy right now, Najarian concludes.
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