The article reports on the decline in the Russell 2000 index of small-capitalization stocks by 2.5% in the U.S. in the week of October 19, 2009. Heartland Advisors portfolio manager Michael Petroff explained that the volatility reflects the difficulty being experienced by investors to determine ...
What does iShares Russell 2000 ETF do? The iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance before fees and expenses of the small capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market as represented by the Russell 2000 Index. The in...
In this respect, Engie, BNP Paribas and Vivendi – companies that have made a long-term commitment to increasing the number of women on their boards – are examples that bolster the whole index. In addition, women are taking on more responsibilities on boards. The SBF 120 now has 11 wo...
“All the while, there is a steady drumbeat of encouragement from industry and its allies to link the UKETSto its larger neighbor. The UKETSis about 10% of the size of the EU market,” explained KraneShares. The “participants in the British system are keen to access the greater liquidity...