The Russell 2000 Index is made up of the Russell 3000 Index’s smallest 2,000 stocks. It was founded by the Frank Russell Company and is administered by FTSE Russell, and as of January 2021, it had 2,035 constituents. The Russell 2000 index can be a valuable benchmark for investors wishing to invest in small-cap stocks. Investors were more likely to pour money into smaller companies and cyclical stocks as of February 2021. For example, the Russell 2000 Index increased by roughly 15%, setting ten closing records, at least until the end of the year. This is one that hasn’t happened in at least two decades. This year, investors have become more confident in small-cap stocks and the Russell 2000 Index. Plug Power Inc. manufactures hydrogen fuel cells. For example, in the second quarter of 2021, the company did admirably.
Insider Monkey looks at the 10 Russell 2000 stocks with high dividend yields. Capstead Mortgage Corporation is ranked 10th. According to Thomson Reuters, the company has gained 11.11 percent in the last six months and 14.29 percent year to date. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. is ranked 9th. The company’s revenue was $74.48 million, up 5.27 percent year over year and $5.17 million higher than analysts’ expectations. New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. is ranked eighth. Revenue was $31.48 million, up 10.34 percent year over year and higher than the previous quarter’s $30.34 million. The next item on the list of Russell 2000 stocks with high dividend yields is Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. The firm focuses on investing in, financing, and managing Atlanta-area mortgage-backed securities and other assets. PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is ranked sixth. According to Thomson Reuters, the company has gained 1.35 percent in the last six months and 10.20 percent year to date. For more details, click 10 Russell 2000 Stocks with High Dividend Yields.
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