1 under-the-radar ETF to invest $1,000 in right now that's outperforming major indexes this year

The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF tracks nearly 2,000 small-cap stocks and has outperformed the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones so far this year.

Fox Business • Jun 11, 2026

1 Under-the-Radar ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now That's Outperforming Major Indexes This Year

The Russell 2000 is the primary benchmark and index for small-cap stocks. Investing in it involves a higher risk/reward trade-off than investing in large-cap stocks.

The Motley Fool • Jun 9, 2026

These ETFs Owned Russell 2000's Biggest Winners Before They Soared 400%+ In 2026

Investors searching for the biggest stock winners of 2026 may be surprised to learn they already own some of them through small-cap ETFs.

Benzinga • Jun 3, 2026

This Vanguard ETF Is Crushing the S&P 500 This Year

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has gained 10% year to date, but the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF is up 16%. Small caps have recovered from some of the tariff and inflation pressures earlier this year, but accelerating earnings growth rates are the big catalyst.

The Motley Fool • May 26, 2026

4 Vanguard ETFs That Complement Each Other Well in a Portfolio

The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 are the primary indexes for large-cap and small-cap stocks, respectively. Mid-cap stocks are seen as the sweet spot between stability and growth opportunities.

The Motley Fool • May 22, 2026

IWM and VTWO Track the Same 2000 Stocks Yet VTWO's Ten-Year Return Crushes IWM by Nearly 40 Percentage Points

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM | IWM Price Prediction) and the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ:VTWO) hold the same 2,000 small-cap stocks in the same weights and track the identical benchmark.

24/7 Wall Street • May 14, 2026

Dual Commencement: The Russell Index Shift to Semi-Annual Rebalancing

June is typically reserved for graduation processionals, with the “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D” blaring from PA systems or high-fidelity systems (depending on how well-funded the school is).

ETF Trends • Apr 29, 2026

Looking for Small-Cap Exposure? Here Is Why the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF Deserves a Closer Look.

Investing in small-cap stocks can be a trade-off between risk and growth opportunity. The Russell 2000 is the primary index for small-cap stocks, similar to the S&P 500 for large-cap stocks.

The Motley Fool • Apr 21, 2026

Should Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares (VTWO) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares (VTWO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 22, 2010.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 13, 2026

Russell 2000 Tracking for New Highs: What's Next for ETF Traders?

The Russell 2000 is a critically important index that tracks the leading 2,000 small-cap stocks on U.S.-listed markets. Arguably the riskiest stocks, those belonging to the Russell 2000 tend to perform best when economic conditions are at their prime.

MarketBeat • Apr 12, 2026