- In a banner month for global equity markets, the Russell 2000 clinched a historic milestone of its own.
- The US small-cap index climbed more than 18% in November, the best monthly gain since its inception in 1984.
- The small-cap index also outpaced the Russell 1000's 11.8% increase in November, narrowing its performance gap with its large-cap counterpart for the year.
- The Russell 2000's banner November comes amid a raft of positive vaccine news, a fast-track approval process for distribution and easing uncertainties around the US presidential transition.
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