Carlsbad, CA, June 2, 2023 – AppTech Payments Corp. (“AppTech”) (NASDAQ: APCX), an innovative Fintech company powering seamless, commerce between businesses and consumers, is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2023 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 26, according to a preliminary list of additions posted May 19.
Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, includes automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
“Our inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index, a benchmark that is widely followed by investors and institutions, reflects our continued progress on our growth strategy,” said Luke D’Angelo, Chief Executive Officer of AppTech. “Being part of the Russell Microcap Index not only enhances our visibility but also validates our position as an emerging leader in the FinTech sector. We look forward to leveraging this opportunity to further expand our reach with the institutional investment community and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12.1 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
For more information on the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.
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