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How Macerich’s Russell 2000 Defensive Index Addition Will Impact Macerich (MAC) Investors
On 27 June 2026, The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) was added to both the Russell 2000 Defensive Index and the Russell 2000 Value-Defensive Index, marking its inclusion in new defensive equity benchmarks.
This dual index inclusion highlights how Macerich is being categorized within the market as a defensive, value-oriented REIT, which may influence how institutional investors and index-tracking funds view its role in diversified portfolios.
We’ll now examine how Macerich’s addition to...