Morgan Stanley's Large-Cap Growth and Large-Cap Value teams discuss Russell Reconstitution at Morgan Stanley; opportunity set for active managers beyond mega-cap tech
Morgan Stanley’s Large-Cap Growth and Large-Cap Value teams discuss Russell Reconstitution at Morgan Stanley; opportunity set for active managers beyond mega-cap tech 2026 Russell Reconstitution: A New Lens on Growth, Value and Active Management | Morgan Stanley The annual Russell Reconstitution often prompts investors to revisit portfolio allocations, but this year’s rebalance sparked an especially interesting conversation about style investing. With several mega-cap technology companies now appearing in both the Russell 1000® Growth and Russell 1000® Value indexes, traditional distinctions between “growth” and “value” appear less clear than ever. For our Large-Cap Growth and Large-Cap Value teams, however, the reconstitution didn’t change how they invest. Instead, it reinforced a philosophy long shared by both teams: indexes classify companies, but fundamentals drive investment opportunities and decisions. We sat down with Brad Galko and Jason Kritzer, Co-Heads of the Value Equity team and Doug Rogers, Co-Head of the Core ...