VGZ is trading 6.1% up at $2.00 following its scheduled addition to the Russell 2000 and Russell 2000 Growth Indexes.
- The inclusion is set to take effect after the market close on June 26, 2026.
- Index additions typically drive increased demand from passive funds and institutional index trackers required to mirror the benchmarks.
- The stock's gains come as major market indices remain relatively flat, highlighting the impact of the index rebalancing.