- ISIN
- US92206C6562
- CUSIP
- 92206C656
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Dec 22, 2010
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VRTIX Performance Chart
Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTIX) is up 19.5% since the beginning of the year. VRTIX is currently trading at $453 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VRTIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,415.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTIX) has returned 19.49% so far this year and 37.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VRTIX has returned 10.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares
- 1D
- 1.37%
- 1M
- -1.63%
- 6M
- 13.42%
- YTD
- 19.49%
- 1Y
- 37.74%
- 3Y*
- 15.24%
- 5Y*
- 7.19%
- 10Y*
- 10.77%
- ALL TIME*
- 11.47%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
VRTIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2010, VRTIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VRTIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.35% | 0.81% | -5.00% | 12.22% | 4.37% | 3.75% | -2.55% | 19.49% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.62% | -5.35% | -7.08% | -2.31% | 5.35% | 5.44% | 1.75% | 7.15% | 3.12% | 1.82% | 0.97% | -0.58% | 12.55% |
| 2024 | -3.89% | 5.66% | 3.59% | -7.03% | 5.02% | -0.92% | 10.16% | -1.49% | 0.71% | -1.44% | 10.97% | -8.26% | 11.59% |
| 2023 | 9.77% | -1.68% | -4.77% | -1.79% | -0.92% | 8.13% | 6.12% | -5.00% | -5.89% | -6.81% | 9.05% | 12.22% | 17.01% |
| 2022 | -9.63% | 1.06% | 1.24% | -9.91% | 0.15% | -8.23% | 10.45% | -2.03% | -9.57% | 11.02% | 2.34% | -6.49% | -20.40% |
| 2021 | 5.05% | 6.24% | 1.00% | 2.10% | 0.20% | 1.94% | -3.61% | 2.25% | -2.95% | 4.26% | -4.17% | 2.13% | 14.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares has an annualized alpha of -1.94%, beta of 1.15, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2010.
- This fund participated in 116.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 108.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.94%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 108.80%
- Downside Capture
- 116.06%
Expense Ratio
VRTIX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VRTIX ranks 75 for risk / return — above 75% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTIX) 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.
| VRTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.25 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.08 | 2.00 | +1.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.93 | 8.49 | +2.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares provided a 1.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.03 | $3.81 | $4.19 | $4.54 | $4.04 | $3.61 | $3.45 | $3.47 | $3.07 | $2.91 | $2.74 | $2.26 |
Dividend yield | 1.11% | 1.00% | 1.23% | 1.46% | 1.50% | 1.05% | 1.14% | 1.36% | 1.49% | 1.24% | 1.33% | 1.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Russell 2000 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 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $2.17 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $3.81 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $4.19 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 | $4.54 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $4.04 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $3.61 |
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 2000 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 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares was 41.69%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 164 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares drawdown is 2.55%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-41.69%Mar 2020 | 2mo 1d | 7mo 26d | 9mo 27dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-31.98%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 4mo | 2y 12moNov 2021 - Nov 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-29.12%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 11mo 16d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 | — |
-27.72%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 5mo 6d | 9mo 19dNov 2024 - Sep 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-26.86%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 1y 23d | 1y 4moSep 2018 - Jan 2020 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VRTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.69% | -56.78% | +15.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.99% | -9.10% | -1.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.72% | -18.90% | -8.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.98% | -25.43% | -6.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.69% | -33.92% | -7.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.55% | -1.58% | -0.97% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.33% | -10.70% | +2.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.10% | 2.14% | +0.96% |
Volatility
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