$1,000 in Russell 2000 10 years ago = $2,692
If I'd invested $1,000 in Russell 2000
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,287 | +29% |
| 3 years ago | $1,467 | +47% |
| 5 years ago | $1,265 | +26% |
| 10 years ago | $2,692 | +169% |
| since inception (1987) | $24,918 | +2392% |
Return by year (Russell 2000)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +6% | $1,057 (+6%) |
| 2025 | +22% | $1,287 (+29%) |
| 2024 | +5% | $1,355 (+35%) |
| 2023 | +8% | $1,467 (+47%) |
| 2022 | -7% | $1,359 (+36%) |
| 2021 | -7% | $1,265 (+26%) |
| 2020 | +49% | $1,885 (+89%) |
| 2019 | -6% | $1,767 (+77%) |
| 2018 | +4% | $1,840 (+84%) |
| 2017 | +9% | $2,007 (+101%) |
| 2016 | +34% | $2,692 (+169%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Russell 2000? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Russell 2000 returned +10%/yr on average (best year 2020, worst 2022) — $1,000 would have become $2,692. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does Russell 2000 give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Russell 2000 returned on average +10%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2020 (+49%), worst: 2022 (-7%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Russell 2000 5 years ago be worth?
About $1,265 today (+26% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Russell 2000 a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Russell 2000 has risen over the long run (+10%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2022). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.