The Russell 2000 Index is a widely followed stock market index that measures the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap companies in the United States. It represents the smallest segment of the broader Russell 3000 Index, which includes the largest 3,000 publicly traded U.S. companies. As a key benchmark for small-cap stocks, the Russell 2000 is valued for its focus on smaller, growth-oriented companies that are often domestically focused and less internationally diversified than their larger counterparts. The index is market capitalization-weighted and is frequently used by investors to gauge the performance of the small-cap sector and broader trends in the U.S. economy.

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US Russell 2000 Index