Russell 2000 Index
: 3017.87 (As of 2026-08-21) NEW
Russell 2000 Index is currently 3017.87, 61.8% above its long-term average of 1865.58. Historically, Russell 2000 Index has ranged from 106.08 to 3068.42.
Basic Info
The Russell 2000 Index is a small-cap U.S. stock market index comprising the smallest 2,000 stocks within the broader Russell Index. Established in 1984 by the Frank Russell Company, this index is currently maintained by FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). It is part of the larger Russell 3000 Index and is widely regarded as the best single gauge of small-cap U.S. equities.
Russell 2000 Index was 3017.87 as of 2026-08-21, according to GuruFocus. Historically, Russell 2000 Index reached a record high of 3068.42 and a record low of 106.08, the median value is 644.76. Typical value range is from 1 to 2. The Year-Over-Year growth is 32.49%. GuruFocus provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Russell 2000 Index - last updated on 2026-08-21.
| Category | Market Trend |
| Region | USA |
| Source | GuruFocus |
Stats
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Value | 3017.87 | ||
| Latest Period | 2026-08-21 | ||
| Long Term Average | 1,865.58 | ||
| Average Annualized Growth Rate | +7.68% | ||
| Value from The Previous Market Day | 2992.43 | ||
| Change from The Previous Market Day | +0.85% | ||
| Value from 1 year ago | 2274.1 | ||
| Change from 1 year ago | +32.71% | ||
| Frequency | Daily | ||
| Unit | Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Russell 2000 Index?
Russell 2000 Index is 3017.87 as of 2026-08-21. Data sourced from GuruFocus.
What is the historical range of Russell 2000 Index?
Over its full recorded history, Russell 2000 Index has ranged from a low of 106.08 to a high of 3068.42. The median value is 644.76.
How has Russell 2000 Index changed in the past year?
Russell 2000 Index has increased by 32.49% over the past year.
What is the long-term average for Russell 2000 Index?
The long-term average for Russell 2000 Index is 1865.58. The current value of 3017.87 is above this historical average.
Where does the data for Russell 2000 Index come from?
Russell 2000 Index data is sourced from GuruFocus. GuruFocus aggregates and updates this indicator on a daily basis.
Is Russell 2000 Index currently above or below its long-term average?
Russell 2000 Index is at 3017.87, which is 61.8% above its long-term average of 1865.58 over a historical range of 106.08 to 3068.42. Compare this reading against the historical chart above to see how the current value relates to past cycles.
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