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.
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.
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.
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.
