the Russell index is based on the American market, and its constituent stocks are American companies, which has attracted much attention in the American market. According to the different division basis of Russell index, Russell index also includes different types, so what is Russell 2 index? What is the Russell 2 index? Russell 2 Index refers to the index composed of 2 listed companies with the smallest market value, which reflects the stock price changes of small and medium-sized listed companies, including retail, real estate, finance and other industries. What is the significance of Russell 2 index? Because it is composed of smaller listed companies, it is higher than large listed companies in terms of operating efficiency. When the economy grows rapidly and the market goes up, the Russell 2 index generally rises better than the market as a whole. When the economic situation is bad, the Russell 2 index will be weaker than the broader market because of its small scale and weak ability to resist risks. If the index does not perform well in a certain period of time, it is usually considered as a performance of economic deterioration. The above is the relevant content of Russell 2 index. In short, different indexes have different characteristics, and investors should grasp the differences and choose the right investment target at the right time.