Russell Microcap Index
The Russell Microcap Index measures the performance of the microcap segment of the U.S. equity market. It makes up less than 3% of the U.S. equity market. It includes 1,000 of the smallest securities in the Russell 2000 Index based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership and it includes the next 1,000 stocks.
Investing
The Russell Microcap Index is tracked by the iShares ETF (NYSE: IWC).
Top 10 holdings
- Vivus Inc. Nasdaq: VVUS
- Momenta Pharmaceuticals Nasdaq: MNTA
- Schweitzer-Mauduit International NYSE: SWM
- Arena Pharmaceuticals Nasdaq: ARNA
- Comfort Systems USA NYSE: FIX
- Prospect Energy Corp. Nasdaq: PSEC
- Neogen Corp. Nasdaq: NEOG
- MWI Veterinary Supply Nasdaq: MWIV
- Computer Programs & Systems Nasdaq: CPSI
- Veeco Instruments Nasdaq: VECO
Top sectors by weight
- Financial Services
- Health Care
- Technology
- Consumer Discretionary
- Producer Durables
See Also
- Russell Investments
- Russell Indexes
- Russell 3000 Index
- Russell 2500 Index
- Russell 2000 Index
- Russell 1000 Index
- Russell Top 200 Index
- Russell Top 50 Index
- Russell Midcap Index
- Russell Small Cap Completeness Index