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How SBA’s Exit From Russell Defensive Indexes Will Impact SBA Communications (SBAC) Investors
In late June 2026, SBA Communications Corporation (NasdaqGS: SBAC) was removed from both the Russell 1000 Defensive Index and the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive Index, altering its footprint in key factor-based benchmarks that many institutional investors track.
This dual index removal can affect passive fund holdings and may prompt active investors to reassess how SBA Communications fits within defensive and value-oriented portfolios.
We’ll now explore how SBA’s removal from these Russell...