The Russell 2000 Index is one of the most important and misunderstood stock market indices in the world. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq grab the headlines, Wall Street closely watches the Russell 2000 for signals about economic growth, risk appetite, and small-cap performance.#StockMarket #SmallCapInvesting #Russell2000Index #InvestingForBeginners #MarketCycles #EconomicIndicators #WallStreet#IndexInvesting #FinancialEducation #everythingyouneedtoknow00:00 — Why the Russell 2000 Matters01:20 — What the Russell 2000 Actually Tracks03:10 — Risk, Volatility & Economic Sensitivity04:50 — When the Russell 2000 Outperforms