Russell 2000 Gains 13.3% in 2026, Nearing S&P 500’s 12.9%
The Russell 2000 is up 13.3% in 2026, compared with a 12.9% gain for the S&P 500, narrowing small caps’ performance advantage.
SMALL CAPS LOSE THEIR EDGE AS RATE PRESSURES BUILD — WFIIAfter outperforming the market for much of the past year, small-cap stocks have lost some momentum. The Russell 2000 Index TVC:RUT is up 13.3% in 2026, leaving it with only a slim advantage over the S&P 500's CBOE:SPX 12.9% gain.According to…