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Definition of 'Russell Microcap Index'
A capitalization weighted index of 2,000 small cap and micro cap stocks that captures the smallest 1,000 companies in the Russell 2000, plus 1,000 smaller U.S.-based listed stocks. The broad index is designed to present an unbiased collection of the smallest tradable securities that still meet exchange listing requirements, so over-the-counter (OTC) stocks and pink sheet securities are excluded.
The Russell Microcap Index is recalculated annually to prevent growing stocks from distorting index performance, and to include new entrants.
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Investopedia explains 'Russell Microcap Index'
While the Russell 2000 is the most commonly quoted small cap index, the Microcap Index is a valuable tool for examining trends in smaller, startup companies. Membership changes much more on an annual basis than in the larger indexes that cover mid cap and large cap stocks. The Microcap Index represents just 3% of the overall U.S. equity market by capitalization.
Investors can purchase an ETF that replicates the Russell Microcap Index from iShares, which trades under the ticker "IWC".
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Search results for 'Russell Microcap Index'
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Is-It-Time-To-Think-Small-OEF-IWM-VB-IJR-RVT-IWC-PZI-PEET-SHFL-RZG1025.aspx
... The iShares Russell Microcap Index (NYSE:IWC) tracks over 1400 different firms,
including Peet's Coffee & Tea (Nasdaq:PEET) and Shuffle Master (Nasdaq:SHFL). ...
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/The-Lazy-Mans-ETF-Portfolio-IWC-PJM-CZA-JKD-VTI-LZB-ETH-AOS-SNI-CNA-L-MCD0430.aspx
... Exchange Traded Fund. YTD Return. 3-Year Average Return. iShares Russell Microcap
Index (NYSE:IWC). 23.04%. -6.74%. PowerShares Dynamic Small Cap (NYSE:PJM). 19.62 ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/07/style-investing.asp
... At the bookends of the capitalization spectrum are the Russell 200 Index
of mega cap stocks and the Microcap Index (3,001 to 4,000). ...
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Asset-Outflows-A-Contrarian-Buy-Signal-SPY-OEF-VGK-VBR-IWC0302.aspx
... the strength of smaller companies during recovery years, both the Vanguard Small
Cap Value ETF (NYSE:VBR) and the iShares Russell Microcap Index (NYSE:IWC) are ...
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Obagi-Pitfalls-Provide-Investment-Opportunity-OMPI-IWC-AGN-JNJ-RHHBY-MRX0524.aspx
... Over the next three years to May 5, 2011, it was up about 62% to $13, compared
to 10% for the iShares Russell Microcap Index ETF (NYSE:IWC). ...
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Rocky-Mountains-Sweet-Dividend-RMCFIWCTHISBUX0408.aspx
... A $10,000 investment 33 months ago is worth $13,240 today compared to $11,330
for the iShares Russell Microcap Index ETF (NYSE:IWC). ...
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Universal-Travel-Group-Ventures-Beyond-China-UTA-CTRP-LONG-PCLN-OWW-EXPE0216.aspx
Universal Travel Group is up almost 70% compared to 6% for the Russell
Microcap index. We'll look at why it is still cheap. ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/07/micro_cap.asp
... Micro-cap equities, which can be measured by the Russell Micro-Cap Index, have
significantly outperformed both the S&P 500 large cap and Russell 2000 small cap ...
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Micro-cap-Stocks-Often-Overlooked-PPCO-DXCM-IWC-TMRK-SPRT-PZI-FDM0625.aspx
... Microcap ETFs Currently three ETFs invest in the micro-cap sector: iShares Russell
Micro-cap Index ETF (NYSE: IWC), PowerShares Zacks Mico-cap ETF (NYSE: PZI ...
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