- ISIN
- US92206C7222
- CUSIP
- 92206C722
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Oct 15, 2010
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VRNIX Performance Chart
Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRNIX) is up 10.0% since the beginning of the year. VRNIX is currently trading at $654 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VRNIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,889.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRNIX) has returned 9.96% so far this year and 26.40% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VRNIX has achieved an annualized return of 15.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 0.67%
- YTD
- 9.96%
- 6M
- 9.31%
- 1Y
- 26.40%
- 3Y*
- 20.55%
- 5Y*
- 13.56%
- 10Y*
- 15.44%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VRNIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2010, VRNIX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VRNIX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.37% | -0.54% | -4.98% | 10.10% | 5.10% | -0.81% | 9.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.17% | -1.75% | -6.08% | -0.60% | 6.38% | 5.06% | 2.22% | 2.10% | 3.46% | 2.15% | 0.24% | 0.00% | 16.94% |
| 2024 | 1.39% | 5.39% | 3.20% | -4.26% | 4.70% | 3.31% | 1.45% | 2.37% | 2.13% | -0.70% | 6.43% | -2.79% | 24.44% |
| 2023 | 6.70% | -2.38% | 3.15% | 1.24% | 0.46% | 6.75% | 3.43% | -1.75% | -4.71% | -2.42% | 9.36% | 4.93% | 26.49% |
| 2022 | -5.64% | -2.75% | 3.36% | -8.92% | -0.16% | -8.38% | 9.31% | -3.84% | -9.26% | 8.02% | 5.40% | -5.82% | -19.19% |
| 2021 | -0.83% | 2.90% | 3.78% | 5.38% | 0.47% | 2.50% | 2.07% | 2.88% | -4.60% | 6.93% | -1.34% | 5.90% | 28.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.66%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 1.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2010.
- This fund captured 106.43% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.75% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 1.00, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.66%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 1.00
- Upside Capture
- 106.43%
- Downside Capture
- 97.75%
Expense Ratio
VRNIX has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VRNIX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRNIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VRNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.96 | 2.78 | +0.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.30 | 12.44 | +0.86 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares provided a 1.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.76 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.76 | $4.89 | $6.24 | $5.92 | $5.38 | $12.14 | $4.95 | $4.73 | $4.44 | $4.10 | $3.84 | $3.49 |
Dividend yield | 1.03% | 0.82% | 1.21% | 1.41% | 1.59% | 2.86% | 1.46% | 1.65% | 2.00% | 1.73% | 1.93% | 1.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.69 | $3.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.71 | $4.89 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $6.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.77 | $5.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $5.38 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.71 | $12.14 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares was 34.57%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares drawdown is 1.27%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.57%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 18dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.14%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.69%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 23dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.62%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 8d | 9mo 12dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.40%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VRNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.57% | -56.78% | +22.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.85% | -9.10% | +0.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.40% | -18.90% | -0.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.14% | -25.43% | +0.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.57% | -33.92% | -0.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.27% | -1.80% | +0.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.89% | -10.71% | +6.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.97% | 2.03% | -0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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