Velo3D (VELO) Shares Surge 7% Following Russell 3000 Index Inclusion

Velo3D shares jumped 7.1% after the metal 3D printing company was added to the Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap indexes during the 2026 annual reconstitution. The move is significant because roughly $12.2 trillion in assets track Russell U.S. indexes, creating potential passive fund buying and greater institutional visibility. Velo3D’s inclusion should remain in place through December 2026’s next reconstitution, and the company’s market cap was about $496 million at the time. The article frames the rally as a classic index-inclusion effect rather than a change in fundamentals, with the stock already up more than 126% over the prior 12 months.