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.