- The neck-and-neck performances of the Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 in 2020 (up 21% and 20%, respectively) mask the intense swings in leadership between the two indexes as the COVID-19 crisis unfolded.
- The interplay between the two US indexes can be largely traced to the shifting sentiment about the post-pandemic US recovery outlook.
- After badly trailing its large-cap counterpart in both the March meltdown and the summertime post-lockdown rally, the Russell 2000 has carried the day since early September.
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After Q4 Surge, Russell 2000 Ends In Dead Heat With Russell 1000