How much more of a spread can there be?

Since the lows in March the Russell 2000 index has out preformed the SP500 by almost 40%! It is even up over 20% from the range highs in October. It has been a truly historic run but is now a good time to hedge or take profits? We are long equities broadly but have been hedging into the new year to preserve gains. You can never lose by protecting yourself. The Russell might be the best instrument to use give its huge outperformance. Yes financials and other key sectors in the index have been strong and yes their strength may continue but nothing moves in a straight line forever.