Russell 2000 Index: The Original Benchmark For U.S. Small Caps
The Russell 2000 Index has served as a key benchmark for U.S. small-cap stocks since its inception in 1984. It has consistently provided insights into the performance of smaller companies in the U.S. equity market. Historical data indicates that small companies have outperformed larger ones over the long term.
- ▪The Russell 2000 Index was launched in 1984.
- ▪It provides a comprehensive record of the U.S. equity market's small company segment.
- ▪Small U.S. companies have outperformed larger counterparts by an average of 2.5 percent per year since 1927.
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