Micro Stocks Driving Russell 2000 in 2021: Chart of the Week

The Russell 2000 and Its Standout Performers: MicroStrategy and Super Micro Computer

In a year where the Russell 2000 index, a barometer for small-cap stocks, has grappled with declining figures, down more than 3%, the exceptional performances of MicroStrategy and Super Micro Computer have cushioned a potentially steeper fall. Without the outsized returns from these two companies, the index would be facing a more significant slump, estimated at around 7%.