Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI), a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company, announced it will be added to the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes following the Russell indexes' semi-annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 29, 2026. The company stated that inclusion in these indexes is expected to expand its shareholder base, improve trading liquidity, and increase visibility among institutional investors.
The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market, while the Russell 3000 Index tracks the 3,000 largest U.S.-traded stocks. Index inclusion typically leads to increased demand from passive investment funds that track these benchmarks, potentially boosting trading volume and attracting new investors.
Forward Industries is a Solana treasury company with a strategy to buy, hold, stake, trade, invest in, and grow SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols, and businesses. The company's mission is to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking SOL and engaging with Solana developers and projects. In September 2025, Forward launched its digital asset treasury strategy through a private placement transaction supported by industry-leading investors and operating partners, including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto.
For more information on Forward Industries' Solana treasury strategy, visit forwardindustries.com. The latest news and updates on FWDI are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FWDI.
The inclusion in the Russell indexes is a significant milestone for Forward Industries, potentially providing greater exposure to the investment community and enhancing shareholder value. As the company continues to execute its digital asset treasury strategy, the increased visibility and liquidity from index membership could support its growth objectives within the Solana ecosystem.
