Strongest Momentum Stocks in the Russell 2000

A daily updated ranking of the strongest momentum stocks in the Russell 2000, measured by Relative Strength according to Robert Levy.

Last updated: 23.05.2026 · based on the 26-week RSL basis

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1 AXTI AXT Inc Technology 2.978
2 BZFD BuzzFeed, Inc. Communication Services 2.314
3 AEHR Aehr Test Systems Technology 2.075

These are the three strongest Russell 2000 stocks right now. The full ranking with all index members is available on the scanner.

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What does the RSL ranking show?

The RSL value (Relative Strength according to Levy) compares each stock's current price to its own moving average over the past 26 weeks. A value above 1 means the stock is trading above its historical average; the higher the value, the stronger its relative price momentum within the Russell 2000. Stocks at the top of this list are the US index members currently showing the strongest momentum.

How the Russell 2000 momentum scan works

Every trading day our scanner reads price data for all Russell 2000 members, calculates the RSL value for each, and ranks them from strongest to weakest. The table above shows the current top three. To see the complete ranking of all Russell 2000 stocks, switch between a 26-day and a 26-week basis, and export the tickers, open the main RSL scanner. To understand the underlying method in detail, see our RSL strategy explanation.

Why relative strength matters

The relative-strength approach developed by Robert Levy rests on a simple observation: stocks that have outperformed tend to continue outperforming over the medium term. Rather than predicting the future, the RSL ranking is a methodical, rules-based measurement of which Russell 2000 stocks currently lead on price momentum.

The RSL ranking is a methodical, rules-based calculation and does not constitute investment advice. Provided by Lisotto Consulting FZCO.