Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF up 19.3% this year
The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF has more than doubled the S&P 500’s returns this year, with a 19.3% gain.
Historically, the S&P 500 index has outperformed the Russell 2000.
The ETF’s performance may be affected by interest rates, which tend to impact smaller companies more due to their reliance on debt financing.