FrançaisRussell 2000: historical performance & « if you invested »
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000 in the Russell 2000…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,394 | +39% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,589 | +59% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $1,370 | +37% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $2,916 | +192% |
| since 1987 | $26,986 | +2599% |
Performance & « if you invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +15% | $1,145 (+15%) |
| 2025 | +22% | $1,394 (+39%) |
| 2024 | +5% | $1,467 (+47%) |
| 2023 | +8% | $1,589 (+59%) |
| 2022 | -7% | $1,472 (+47%) |
| 2021 | -7% | $1,370 (+37%) |
| 2020 | +49% | $2,042 (+104%) |
| 2019 | -6% | $1,913 (+91%) |
| 2018 | +4% | $1,993 (+99%) |
| 2017 | +9% | $2,174 (+117%) |
| 2016 | +34% | $2,916 (+192%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does investing in the Russell 2000 return?
$1000 invested in the Russell 2000 5 years ago would be worth $1,370 today, and $2,916 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
How has Russell 2000 performed in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +5%. 2025: +22%. 2026: +15%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Russell 2000's average annual return?
Over 10 years, about 11%/yr, and 6%/yr over 5 years.
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000)?
It's proportional: multiply the result. Over 5 years, $1000 in the Russell 2000 is worth $1,370 — so $5,000 five times more, $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator above.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.