iShares Russell 2000 ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of the Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark composed of small-capitalization U.S. equities. It provides investors with broad exposure to approximately 2,000 of the smallest publicly traded U.S. companies, selected from the Russell 3000 Index as the bottom 2,000 by market capitalization. This market-cap weighted fund captures the performance of small-cap stocks across diverse sectors, including healthcare, financial services, industrials, technology, and consumer cyclical industries. Launched in 2000 and managed by BlackRock, with headquarters in the United States, iShares Russell 2000 ETF serves as a key tool for gaining targeted access to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. It enables diversification within domestic small-cap equities in a single, cost-efficient vehicle, reflecting the dynamic performance of smaller companies that often drive innovation and economic growth. The fund holds nearly 2,000 individual stocks, offering a comprehensive snapshot of small-cap market trends and serving as a reliable benchmark for small-cap focused strategies.