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'''[[Russell 1000]]''' is a [[ | '''[[Russell 1000]]''' is a [[stock market index]] that measures the performance of approximately 1,000 of the largest eligible companies in the United States by market capitalization. It is part of the [[Russell US Indexes]] and is calculated and maintained by [[FTSE Russell]], a subsidiary of the [[London Stock Exchange Group]] (LSEG). | ||
The Russell 1000 is widely used as a benchmark for large-cap U.S. equities. It is constructed using transparent, rules-based criteria rather than discretionary selection by an index committee. | The Russell 1000 is widely used as a benchmark for large-cap U.S. equities. It is constructed using transparent, rules-based criteria rather than discretionary selection by an index committee. | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
The Russell 1000 consists of the largest eligible companies within the [[Russell 3000]] universe. | The Russell 1000 consists of the largest eligible companies within the [[Russell 3000]] universe. | ||
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The Russell 1000 represents the large-capitalization segment, while the Russell 2000 represents the smaller companies within the Russell 3000. | The Russell 1000 represents the large-capitalization segment, while the Russell 2000 represents the smaller companies within the Russell 3000. | ||
FTSE Russell describes the Russell 1000 as representing the largest 1,000 companies in the Russell 3000 universe. | FTSE Russell describes the Russell 1000 as representing the largest 1,000 companies in the Russell 3000 universe. | ||
==Russell 3000== | ==Russell 3000== | ||
The [[Russell 3000]] is designed to represent approximately 98% of the U.S. equity market by market capitalization. | The [[Russell 3000]] is designed to represent approximately 98% of the U.S. equity market by market capitalization. | ||
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The Russell 1000 contains the largest companies, while the Russell 2000 contains the next group of smaller companies. ([lseg.com]( | The Russell 1000 contains the largest companies, while the Russell 2000 contains the next group of smaller companies. ([lseg.com]( | ||
==Market capitalization== | ==Market capitalization== | ||
Market capitalization is generally calculated as: | Market capitalization is generally calculated as: | ||
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==Index weighting== | ==Index weighting== | ||
The Russell 1000 uses a market-capitalization-weighted methodology, with constituent representation based on investable market capitalization. | The Russell 1000 uses a market-capitalization-weighted methodology, with constituent representation based on investable market capitalization. | ||
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==Free float and investability== | ==Free float and investability== | ||
Russell index construction incorporates investability considerations when determining the representation of securities. | Russell index construction incorporates investability considerations when determining the representation of securities. | ||
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==Rules-based methodology== | ==Rules-based methodology== | ||
The Russell 1000 uses a transparent, rules-based methodology. | The Russell 1000 uses a transparent, rules-based methodology. | ||
Unlike indices that rely substantially on discretionary committee selection, Russell membership is determined primarily through defined eligibility and ranking rules. | Unlike indices that rely substantially on discretionary committee selection, Russell membership is determined primarily through defined eligibility and ranking rules. | ||
FTSE Russell states that its Russell methodology is designed to be objective and based on the market rather than committee discretion. | FTSE Russell states that its Russell methodology is designed to be objective and based on the market rather than committee discretion. | ||
==Reconstitution== | ==Reconstitution== | ||
The Russell US Indexes undergo periodic reconstitution to reflect changes in the U.S. equity market. | The Russell US Indexes undergo periodic reconstitution to reflect changes in the U.S. equity market. | ||
Beginning in 2026, FTSE Russell moved the Russell US Indexes from an annual to a semi-annual reconstitution schedule. | Beginning in 2026, FTSE Russell moved the Russell US Indexes from an annual to a semi-annual reconstitution schedule. | ||
The principal 2026 reconstitution occurred in June, with the newly reconstituted indexes becoming effective at the opening of trading on 29 June 2026. | The principal 2026 reconstitution occurred in June, with the newly reconstituted indexes becoming effective at the opening of trading on 29 June 2026. | ||
Russell US Indexes also incorporate quarterly IPO additions and other maintenance events under the applicable methodology. | Russell US Indexes also incorporate quarterly IPO additions and other maintenance events under the applicable methodology. | ||
==Movement between Russell indexes== | ==Movement between Russell indexes== | ||
Companies can move between Russell indexes as their relative market capitalization changes. | Companies can move between Russell indexes as their relative market capitalization changes. | ||
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==Russell Top 200== | ==Russell Top 200== | ||
The [[Russell Top 200]] represents the largest companies within the Russell 1000. | The [[Russell Top 200]] represents the largest companies within the [[Russell 1000]]. | ||
It therefore forms a subset of the Russell 1000: | It therefore forms a subset of the Russell 1000: | ||
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\subset | \subset | ||
\text{Russell 1000} | \text{Russell 1000} | ||
</math> | |||
The Russell Top 200 provides a benchmark for the largest segment of U.S. large-capitalization companies. | The Russell Top 200 provides a benchmark for the largest segment of U.S. large-capitalization companies. | ||
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==Russell Midcap== | ==Russell Midcap== | ||
The [[Russell Midcap]] represents the mid-capitalization segment of the Russell US Indexes. | The [[Russell Midcap]] represents the mid-capitalization segment of the [[Russell US Indexes]]. | ||
It is derived from the Russell 1000 and generally represents companies below the largest companies in the Russell 1000. | It is derived from the Russell 1000 and generally represents companies below the largest companies in the Russell 1000. | ||
The relationship can be expressed as: | |||
<math> | <math> | ||
\text{Russell Top 200} | |||
\subset | |||
\text{Russell 1000} | \text{Russell 1000} | ||
</math> | |||
and: | |||
<math> | |||
\text{Russell Midcap} | \text{Russell Midcap} | ||
\subset | |||
\text{Russell 1000} | |||
</math> | </math> | ||
The | The Russell Top 200 and Russell Midcap are therefore both segments derived from the Russell 1000, with their constituent boundaries determined by the applicable Russell methodology. | ||
==Russell 1000 Growth and Value== | ==Russell 1000 Growth and Value== | ||
The Russell 1000 is divided into style segments through the [[Russell 1000 Growth Index]] and [[Russell 1000 Value Index]]. | The Russell 1000 is divided into style segments through the [[Russell 1000 Growth Index]] and [[Russell 1000 Value Index]]. | ||
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==Russell 1000 Growth== | ==Russell 1000 Growth== | ||
The [[Russell 1000 Growth Index]] measures the performance of Russell 1000 companies exhibiting characteristics associated with growth stocks. | The [[Russell 1000 Growth Index]] measures the performance of Russell 1000 companies exhibiting characteristics associated with growth stocks. | ||
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==Russell 1000 Value== | ==Russell 1000 Value== | ||
The [[Russell 1000 Value Index]] measures the performance of Russell 1000 companies exhibiting characteristics associated with value stocks. | The [[Russell 1000 Value Index]] measures the performance of Russell 1000 companies exhibiting characteristics associated with value stocks. | ||
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==Russell 1000 Growth and Value relationship== | ==Russell 1000 Growth and Value relationship== | ||
The Russell 1000 Growth and Russell 1000 Value indices are derived from the Russell 1000. | The Russell 1000 Growth and Russell 1000 Value indices are derived from the Russell 1000. | ||
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==Russell 1000 and S&P 500== | ==Russell 1000 and S&P 500== | ||
The [[S&P 500]] and Russell 1000 are both widely used benchmarks for large-cap U.S. equities, but they use different construction methodologies. | The [[S&P 500]] and Russell 1000 are both widely used benchmarks for large-cap U.S. equities, but they use different construction methodologies. | ||
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The S&P 500 contains a fixed target of approximately 500 companies and uses a committee-led selection process. | The S&P 500 contains a fixed target of approximately 500 companies and uses a committee-led selection process. | ||
As a result, the two indices can contain different companies and can have different sector and constituent weights. | As a result, the two indices can contain different companies and can have different sector and constituent weights. | ||
==Index calculation== | ==Index calculation== | ||
A simplified market-capitalization-weighted index calculation is: | A simplified market-capitalization-weighted index calculation is: | ||
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==Price and total-return indices== | ==Price and total-return indices== | ||
The Russell 1000 can be represented through different return methodologies. | The Russell 1000 can be represented through different return methodologies. | ||
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==Investment products== | ==Investment products== | ||
The Russell 1000 is used as a benchmark and underlying index for financial products including: | The Russell 1000 is used as a benchmark and underlying index for financial products including: | ||
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* other index-based derivatives. | * other index-based derivatives. | ||
FTSE Russell states that its indexes are used to create ETFs, tracker funds, structured products, and index-based derivatives. | FTSE Russell states that its indexes are used to create ETFs, tracker funds, structured products, and index-based derivatives. | ||
==Benchmark== | ==Benchmark== | ||
The Russell 1000 can serve as a [[Benchmark (finance)|benchmark]] for portfolios investing in large-cap U.S. equities. | The Russell 1000 can serve as a [[Benchmark (finance)|benchmark]] for portfolios investing in large-cap U.S. equities. | ||
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==Importance== | ==Importance== | ||
The Russell 1000 is a major benchmark for large-capitalization U.S. equities. Its rules-based methodology provides broad exposure to the largest companies in the U.S. equity market, while its relationship with the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 provides a modular framework for representing different market-capitalization segments. It is widely used for benchmarking, portfolio construction, passive investment, asset allocation, and index-linked financial products. | |||
The Russell 1000 is a major benchmark for large-capitalization U.S. equities. Its rules-based methodology provides broad exposure to the largest companies in the U.S. equity market, while its relationship with the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 provides a modular framework for representing different market-capitalization segments. It is widely used for benchmarking, portfolio construction, passive investment, asset allocation, and index-linked financial products. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||