Several US Firms Join Russell 2000 and 3000
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United States: On May 26–27, 2026, Sharplink (NASDAQ: SBET), Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), and Lantronix (NASDAQ: LTRX) announced preliminary inclusion on FTSE Russell's lists for the Russell 2000 and/or Russell 3000 following the May 22, 2026 publication; FTSE Russell's reconstitution changes are scheduled to take effect after the U.S. market opens on June 29, 2026.
The companies cited FTSE Russell's methodology, which ranks U.S. stocks by total market capitalization as of April 30, 2026; Sharplink noted that about $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked to Russell indexes. Corporate officers provided statements highlighting anticipated broader shareholder access and institutional recognition, while the preliminary lists and effective June 29 date remain the next formal milestones.
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Timeline
- 1. April 30, 2026: FTSE Russell captures market capitalization rankings for reconstitution.
- 2. May 22, 2026: FTSE Russell publishes preliminary lists of additions to Russell indexes.
- 3. May 26, 2026: Sharplink and Forward Industries announce preliminary inclusion in Russell indexes.
- 4. May 27, 2026: Lantronix announces preliminary inclusion in the Russell 3000 index.
- 5. June 29, 2026: Russell reconstitution changes take effect after U.S. market opens.
Why it matters
These changes mean more investor eyes on Sharplink, Forward Industries, and Lantronix. If you own shares, expect potential price movements. If you're considering investing, do your homework now. Check their financials and market performance.
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