What is the difference between Russell 1000 and Russell 2000?

The Russell 2000 represents approximately 10% of the U.S. investment market. Since it is composed of small-cap companies, it generally displays more volatility than the Russell 1000. Like the Russell 1000, the Russell 2000 is reconstituted once per year to ensure the index remains a true barometer of small-cap investing.

What is the difference between S&P 500 & Russell 1000?

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500) and the Russell 1000 Index both track stocks of publicly traded companies and are both considered large-cap stock indices. These two indexes are used as a benchmark for the overall stock market because investors expect them to represent the strength of the largest U.S. companies.

What is the difference between Russell 3000 and Russell 2000?

The other two-thirds of the Russell 3000, the Russell 2000 is an index of 2,000 small-cap stocks. The Russell 2000 represents approximately 10% of the U.S. investment market. Since it is composed of small-cap companies, it generally displays more volatility than the Russell 1000.