S&P 500 vs Russell 2000

Live side-by-side comparison with current values, changes, and key statistics.

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S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

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Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)

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Why This Comparison Matters

Large caps vs small caps is a critical gauge of market breadth and economic confidence. Small caps (IWM) are more domestically focused, more leveraged, and more sensitive to credit conditions. When IWM underperforms SPY, it often signals tightening financial conditions and narrowing market leadership — a classic late-cycle warning sign.

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S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

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Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)

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