Russell Inv US Small Cap Equity C (RLECX)

Fund Assets	1.01B
Expense Ratio	2.047%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	85.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.08
Dividend Yield	0.34%
Dividend Growth	-57.22%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 17, 2025

Previous Close	23.41
YTD Return	14.70%
1-Year Return	19.01%
5-Year Return	23.18%
52-Week Low	20.44
52-Week High	25.85
Beta (5Y)	1.33
Holdings	1187
Inception Date	Sep 2, 2008

About RLECX

The Russell Investments U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund that seeks to provide investors exposure to a diverse portfolio of small-cap U.S. companies. Its primary function is to capitalize on growth and value opportunities within the smaller segment of the U.S. equity market, targeting firms at the lower end of the market capitalization spectrum. The fund uses a blend investment style, balancing both growth and value stocks from various sectors, including healthcare, technology, utilities, consumer cyclicals, and financial services, as reflected in its top holdings. With hundreds of holdings and an actively managed structure, the fund maintains a high portfolio turnover rate, which is typical for strategies seeking to adapt quickly to changing market conditions. It is positioned in the Morningstar "Small Blend" category and is designed for investors looking to participate in the potential of small-cap equities while benefiting from professional management. As a class C share mutual fund, it features a level load fee structure and a relatively high expense ratio compared to peers. The fund plays a significant role for those seeking diversification within the U.S. small-cap space, although its higher costs are an important consideration for investors.

• Fund Family: Russell
• Category: Small Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RLECX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Russell 2000 TR

Performance

RLECX had a total return of 19.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.31%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWSSX	Schwab	Schwab Small Cap Index Fund	0.04%
FSSNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund	0.03%
FSCRX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund	0.64%
FSSLX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Small Cap Core	0.01%
FLXSX	Fidelity	Fidelity Flex Small Cap Index Fund	n/a

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
REBYX	Class Y	0.92%
RSCRX	Class R6	0.95%
RUNTX	Class M	0.98%
RLESX	Class S	1.08%

Top 10 Holdings

15.52% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
U.S. Cash Management Fund	n/a	5.53%
E-mini Russell 2000 Index Future Sept 26	n/a	5.41%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	LGND	0.81%
Werner Enterprises, Inc.	WERN	0.67%
Crane NXT, Co.	CXT	0.58%
Newell Brands Inc.	NWL	0.52%
Stepan Company	SCL	0.51%
Select Water Solutions, Inc.	WTTR	0.51%
MillerKnoll, Inc.	MLKN	0.51%
Us Dollar	n/a	0.47%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 17, 2025	$1.8463	Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2024	$3.0072	Dec 19, 2024
Dec 19, 2023	$0.5163	Dec 20, 2023
Dec 16, 2022	$1.0943	Dec 19, 2022
Dec 17, 2021	$9.2327	Dec 20, 2021
Dec 18, 2019	$0.9856	Dec 19, 2019

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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