With Russell 1000 Index Options, you get flexible exposure to growth, value, or the full universe of ~1,000 of the largest U.S. companies.
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Zero in on growth, secure value, or capture broad large caps—all under one index umbrella. The underlying cap-weighted Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of ~1,000 of the largest U.S. equities (92% of the entire market).
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February proved to be a tale of two markets as the weakness among “Magnificent 10” stocks impacted the cap-weighted S&P 500® Index leading to outperformance in small-cap and equal-weighted strategies. The S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (SPEQX) led all major benchmarks with a gain of 3.4%, finishing near all-time highs, while the Russell 2000® Index added 0.71%.
Broad‑based indices moved higher to start 2026, with small caps setting the pace as investors shifted their focus away from the high‑cap technology “Mag 10” stocks that had significant gains in 2025.
Cboe Global Indices launched six new indices in the fourth-quarter of 2025. Additionally, several Cboe indices reached notable milestones throughout the quarter.
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