Russell 2000 (RUT)
The benchmark for US small-cap stocks.
RUT Live priceWhat is Russell 2000
The Russell 2000 tracks around 2,000 smaller US companies, making it the leading benchmark for American small-cap stocks.
Smaller companies are more sensitive to the domestic economy and to borrowing costs, so the Russell often moves differently from the large-cap S&P 500.
Traders watch the Russell 2000 for a read on domestic growth, risk appetite and the health of smaller businesses.
- Region
- United States
- Tracks
- ~2,000 small-cap US firms
- Weighting
- Market-cap
- Hours
- US session, Mon-Fri
- Type
- Equity index
Live price and key figures
A real-time read on where the market is trading.
Live market data, shown for information only. Not investment advice.
What moves Russell 2000
Domestic economy
Small caps are closely tied to the US economy at home.
Interest rates
Smaller firms are sensitive to borrowing costs.
Risk appetite
The Russell tends to lead when investors take on more risk.
Credit conditions
Access to financing matters more for smaller companies.
How to trade it on Chasse
You never place an order. Deploy a Chasse strategy and it trades this market for you, automatically, with a stop-loss and take-profit on every position. Which strategies you can run depends on your tier.
Live market data. Chasse is currently a simulated demo; trading results shown elsewhere are illustrative and not guaranteed.
Russell 2000, answered
What is the Russell 2000?
An index of around 2,000 smaller US companies, the main benchmark for US small-cap stocks.
What moves the Russell 2000?
The domestic economy, interest rates, credit conditions, and risk appetite.
Can I trade the Russell 2000 on Chasse?
Yes, the Russell 2000 is among the indices our strategies trade automatically. Chasse is currently a simulated demo.
When does it trade?
It follows the US session on weekdays, with extended index trading around it.
How much do I need to start?
From $100. Indices sit alongside the other markets our strategies trade across the tiers.
