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The index to which your ETP is benchmarked makes a difference in how well you can capture your strategy – and how your index behaves in various market conditions.

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  1. Overview
  2. Russell US indexes
  3. ETPs for Russell Indexes
  4. The IPO impact
  5. 40th anniversary
  6. Research and Insights
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Rigorous methodology. Transparent rules.

Inclusion in Russell Indexes is driven by the market – not by a committee. Institutional assets valued at $10.6 trillion* are benchmarked to Russell Indexes – a 69% share.

Russell Indexes are institutional grade

  • Objective - Defined by the market, not by committee.
  • Comprehensive - A complete measure of U.S. equities, from mega-cap to micro-cap.
  • Modular - Designed to work together, with no gaps or overlaps.
  • Rules-based and transparent - Built on a rigorous, published methodology.

Capture your strategy more effectively

  • Allocate assets with precision.
  • Take advantage of opportunities to invest in companies soon after they IPO.
  • Benefit from the same institutional-grade tools as the largest investors.
  • Be confident you are not unexpectedly underweighted or overweighted in any area.

No gaps, no overlaps

Russell Indexes provide 98% coverage of US equities. Modular design and consistent breakpoints help ensure your allocation is exactly what your strategy calls for.

All indexes are not created equal.Russell indexes are institutionalgrade driven by the market,not picked by a committee, rules based,transparent, powerful, and their modular,providing exposure to 98% ofinvestable US equities with no gaps and no overlaps.Russell indexes are regularly updated andannually reconstituted for a true measure of the market.What does this mean to a financial advisor?It means you can captureyour client's investment requirements more precisely.Worry less that your indexmight be missing fast growing company.So there's 10.6 trilliondollar worth of assets benchmark to Russell indexes.It's the index family institutional investors rely on.So if you want the same tools and advantagesenjoyed by institutional investors, your index matters.

All indexes are not created equal.

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The Russell US Indexes, from mega cap to microcap, serve as leading benchmarks for institutional investors.

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The IPO impact

Why it matters how your index adds newly public companies

Index composition can affect index performance

How to decide when to add an IPO to indexes

You might assume all indexes automatically add qualified stocks once they've gone public. However, not all indexes do. And unless a stock is included in the index, it can’t have an impact on index performance. Do you know how your index decides when to add new IPOs?

Russell indexes since 1984

The Russell 3000 index is celebrating its 40th birthday!

Established on January 1, 1984, the Russell 3000 Index was designed to capture the entire US investable market. Over the years, the Russell Index Family has expanded and evolved to meet the needs of the market while remaining true to the original methodology, transparency, and governance that sets it apart. Throughout 2024, as we celebrate our milestone birthday, we’ll use this space to bring you fresh insights and intelligence from our market experts. Stay tuned…

Russell 3000

Consistent in a market that isn't

Dive into the dynamic history of the Russell 3000 index, unwavering amid market swings. Discover why consistency matters in measuring financial markets.
• Indrani De and Catherine Yoshimoto
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Russell 3000

Why a no drama approach helps Russell index users

Unveiling the power of predictability. Explore why the drama-free design of Russell indexes is a game-changer for savvy investors.
• Indrani De and Catherine Yoshimoto
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Russell 3000

How American is your US equity portfolio

Globalisation at a crossroads? Discover how Russell Indexes stay your economic compass, offering accurate and timely insights in uncertain times.
• Indrani De and Catherine Yoshimoto
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Research and Insights

Research

A better benchmark for US large caps

We profile the Russell 1000 index, covering modular design, index construction approach, review process, the annual reconstitution, index oversight and governance.

Research

Enhancing returns on the Russell 2000® Index with securities lending programs

The Russell 2000® Index has been overwhelmingly embraced as the small cap index of choice for measuring the small cap market segment and serving as the basis for the creation of small cap investment products.

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For some, the Russell recon is an occasion for derivatives

For some investors, Russell recon can also be an occasion to consider Russell US Index derivatives.
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What’s behind the US small-cap comeback?

The drivers behind the Russell 2000's July comeback, from monetary policy shifts to retail sales data. Discover key insights into small-cap outperformance.
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Zooming out on the Russell 2000 rebound

Small-cap stocks are soaring as the Russell 2000 jumps 11% in five days. Learn about the drivers behind this rally and historical trends in small-cap performance.
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