Blend (BLND) today announced that it expects to join the Russell 2000® Index as part of the annual reconstitution of the Russell stock indexes. This inclusion is expected to take effect at the opening of U.S. equity markets on Monday, July 1, 2024, based on the preliminary list of additions posted on May 31, 2024.
"We are excited to join the Russell 2000® Index, a testament to our execution and a validation of our strategy. Blend remains focused on leading through innovation, and this is yet another step in the right direction for our customers, investors, and employees,” said Amir Jafari, Head of Finance and Administration at Blend. “We look forward to sharing our story with a broader audience of investors, which we expect will expand our shareholder base.”
The annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks as of April 30, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the U.S. all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12.1 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
For more information on the Russell 2000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, visit the FTSE Russell website.