Willis Lease Finance Joins Three Russell 2000 Defensive Indexes Effective June 26
WLFC•Willis Lease Finance Corp was added to the Russell 2000 Defensive, Growth-Defensive, and Value-Defensive Indexes effective June 26, 2026. Approximately $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked to Russell U.S. indexes, potentially boosting WLFC’s investor visibility.
1. Index Inclusion Details
Willis Lease Finance Corp has been added to the Russell 2000 Defensive, Growth-Defensive, and Value-Defensive Indexes effective June 26, 2026, as part of the FTSE Russell 2026 U.S. Index reconstitution. The company has been a member of the Russell 2000 Index since 2009 and now appears in three additional defensive sub‐indexes.
2. Benchmark Asset Scale
As of June 30, 2025, approximately $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked to Russell U.S. indexes. This broad asset base suggests that passive funds tracking these defensive indexes could increase demand for WLFC shares.
3. Company Profile and Outlook
WLFC is a leading global lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of aviation services, including engine and aircraft trading, maintenance through Part 145 facilities, and end-of-life solutions. Inclusion in multiple Russell indexes validates its strategy to enhance shareholder value and may boost its market profile among institutional investors.
