
The Russell 2000 Index (RUT) is one of the most popular stock indices, focusing on the performance of U.S. small-cap stocks. It includes smaller, more growth-oriented companies, with market caps generally ranging from $300 million to $2 billion.
These companies are often in the early stages of development, making them somewhat more volatile than better established, larger-cap stocks. However, for most of these small-caps, with greater risk comes higher upside potential if they succeed in their industries. Here are two small-cap stocks that Wall Street believes have significant potential.