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Price Action
Russell 2000 Proxy (IWM ETF)
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF is used here as a liquid, tradable proxy for U.S. small-cap performance rather than as the Russell 2000 index itself.
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How To Read It
- IWM is a tradable ETF proxy for the Russell 2000, so small tracking differences and fund expenses can separate it from the index.
- Small-cap strength often signals broader risk appetite, while persistent weakness can expose tighter financing or weaker domestic growth expectations.
- Pair this with the IWM/SPY ratio to separate absolute small-cap trend from performance relative to large caps.
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