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title: "Small-cap surge: Russell 2000 on track for best year since 1991"
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description: "Small-cap stocks are rallying strongly, with the Russell 2000 index on track for its best annual performance since 1991. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has risen approximately 22% year-to-date. Key holdings include Moog Inc., BrightSpring Health Services, and Cytokinetics, reflecting momentum across industrials, healthcare, and technology sectors."
datetime: "2026-07-07T13:57:38.000Z"
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# Small-cap surge: Russell 2000 on track for best year since 1991

Small-cap stocks are experiencing a historically robust rally, with the Russell 2000 index currently on pace to log its best annual performance since 1991, according to recent data from Augur Infinity. A composite chart of the index’s historical performance by year shows the current period breaking out aggressively to the upside, sitting well above...

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