Volatility has increased on Wall Street, and many investors wonder if indices could decline double digits or even crash in the coming weeks. While a steep fall in stock prices can undoubtedly disrupt portfolios, astute investors recognize such a decline as an opportunity to acquire high-quality assets, including small-capitalization (cap) shares, at attractive valuations.Enter the companies in the Russell 2000 index, which includes the 2,000 small-caps within the universe of U.S. equities. Analysts point ou ...