iShares Russell 2000 ETF

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF is a type of investment fund designed to track the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, a key benchmark for small-cap stocks in the U.S. The ETF's primary function is to provide investors with targeted exposure to 2,000 smaller U.S. companies, which are a subset of the broader Russell 3000 Index. By covering sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer discretionary, this ETF mirrors the dynamism and growth potential inherent in smaller, domestic firms. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF enables investors to diversify their portfolios by including smaller companies that might not be part of large-cap indexes, thus offering potential for higher growth. Serving as a market barometer for the small-cap sector, it plays a crucial role in understanding economic recovery and expansion phases, making it an important tool for gauging the health of the U.S. economy and the performance of emerging businesses.