Russell 2000 Index

Russell 2000 Index

An index measuring the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 serves as a benchmark for small-cap stocks in the United States.

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The weighted-average market capitalization for companies in the Russell 2000 is about US$1 billion and the index itself is considered to be the benchmark for all small-cap mutual funds.

See also: Benchmark, Index, Index Fund, Market Capitalization, Passive Management, Small Cap, S&P 500, Wilshire 5000 Index