What is the Russell 2000 Index?

The Russell 2000 Index was launched in 1984 by the Frank Russell Company. It is a U.S. index managed by FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group. The index is composed of about 2,000 small-cap companies. The index is the most widely quoted measure of the overall performance of small-cap to mid-cap stocks.

What is the difference between Russell 2000 and other indices?

This means that a member stock's last sale price, the number of shares that can be traded, and whether it is on other indexes influence its listing on the index. The other big difference between the Russell 2000 and other major indices is that it tracks small-cap stocks.

Is Russell 2000 a small-cap stock?

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