
The Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark for 2,000 small-cap U.S. stocks, has shown no growth, posting a stagnant -0.57% year-over-year return as of mid-2025.
What Happened: According to a chart shared by Kevin Gordon, senior investment strategist at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., "Russell 2000 has made no progress on a y/y basis," highlighting a stark contrast with the S&P 500 index's 12.09% gain over the same period.