S&P 500 vs. Russell 2000 - YTD Change in Price, Earnings, and Valuation

The S&P 500’s year-to-date total return has been driven entirely by earnings growth, while the Russell 2000’s advance has come roughly half from multiple expansion and half from earnings growth.

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S&P 500 vs. Russell 2000 - YTD Change in Price, Earnings, and Valuation