Russell 2000
IndexMarket proxy IWM$304.071D -0.33%as of Aug 17, 3:55 PM ET
Russell 2000 monthly returns
Russell 2000 has averaged 0.88% per month, positive in 62% of months. Month-by-month returns for the Russell 2000 (proxied by IWM, dividends reinvested) below, through August 14, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.9%
308 months
Best month
+18.2%
Nov 2020
Worst month
-21.5%
Mar 2020
Positive months
62%
of all months
Russell 2000 monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +4.8% | |
| Jul 2026 | -3.1% | |
| Jun 2026 | +3.5% | |
| May 2026 | +4.5% | |
| Apr 2026 | +12.1% | |
| Mar 2026 | -5.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | +0.7% | |
| Jan 2026 | +5.5% | |
| Dec 2025 | -0.7% | |
| Nov 2025 | +1.0% | |
| Oct 2025 | +1.8% | |
| Sep 2025 | +3.2% | |
| Aug 2025 | +7.2% | |
| Jul 2025 | +1.7% | |
| Jun 2025 | +5.5% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from IWM's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ#
- What is Russell 2000's average monthly return?
- the Russell 2000 (proxied by IWM, dividends reinvested) has averaged about 0.88% per month, positive in roughly 62% of months. The best month was Nov 2020 (+18.2%) and the worst was Mar 2020 (-21.5%).