If I Invested $1,000 in the Russell 2000 in 2010, How Much Would I Have Today?

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Russell 2000
2010-01-04 → 2024-01-01
$3,367
+$2,367  ·  +236.7%
3.4x your money
$1,000
Total invested
$640.10
Start price
$2,027.07
End price
Indices
Asset type
Investment Growth Over Time 2010-01-04 → 2024-01-01
AssetRussell 2000
Start price$640.10
End price$2,027.07
Total invested$1,000

About This Scenario

The Russell 2000 tracks 2,000 small US companies. It returned less than the S&P 500 from 2010-2024, showing that small-cap diversification doesn't always outperform. Here's the math.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much would $1,000 in the Russell 2000 index in 2010 be worth today?

The Russell 2000 small-cap index started 2010 near 625 points and reached approximately 1,900-2,100 by early 2024 — a gain of about 200-235%. A $1,000 investment grew to approximately $3,000-$4,350. This is significantly behind the S&P 500's ~$7,200 return over the same period, showing that small-cap stocks underperformed large-cap during the 2010s Big Tech boom.

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