- ISIN
- US92206C5812
- CUSIP
- 92206C581
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Nov 1, 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
VRTTX Performance Chart
Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTTX) is up 11.7% since the beginning of the year. VRTTX is currently trading at $648 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VRTTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,837.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTTX) has returned 11.70% so far this year and 28.61% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VRTTX has achieved an annualized return of 15.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% per year.
Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.70%
- 6M
- 11.59%
- 1Y
- 28.61%
- 3Y*
- 22.07%
- 5Y*
- 12.93%
- 10Y*
- 15.04%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
VRTTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2010, VRTTX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 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 -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VRTTX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.55% | -0.48% | -4.97% | 10.20% | 5.06% | 0.46% | 11.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.15% | -1.92% | -6.12% | -0.68% | 6.33% | 5.07% | 2.20% | 2.31% | 3.44% | 2.14% | 0.27% | -0.02% | 16.70% |
| 2024 | 1.10% | 5.41% | 3.22% | -4.41% | 4.72% | 3.09% | 1.85% | 2.17% | 2.06% | -0.74% | 6.65% | -3.06% | 23.72% |
| 2023 | 6.88% | -2.34% | 2.66% | 1.06% | 0.38% | 6.82% | 3.58% | -1.93% | -4.77% | -2.66% | 9.35% | 5.30% | 25.92% |
| 2022 | -5.89% | -2.52% | 3.23% | -8.98% | -0.14% | -8.37% | 9.38% | -3.74% | -9.28% | 8.20% | 5.21% | -5.87% | -19.27% |
| 2021 | -0.45% | 3.12% | 3.58% | 5.15% | 0.45% | 2.46% | 1.68% | 2.85% | -4.50% | 6.76% | -1.53% | 3.87% | 25.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.21%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 23, 2010.
- This fund captured 105.84% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.11% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.99, 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
- 1.21%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.99
- Upside Capture
- 105.84%
- Downside Capture
- 99.11%
Expense Ratio
VRTTX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VRTTX ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VRTTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.41 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.34 | 2.93 | +0.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.35 | 13.52 | +1.83 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.45 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.45 | $4.79 | $6.06 | $6.12 | $5.13 | $4.69 | $4.66 | $4.88 | $4.32 | $4.01 | $3.76 | $3.45 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 0.82% | 1.20% | 1.49% | 1.54% | 1.12% | 1.38% | 1.72% | 1.96% | 1.69% | 1.89% | 1.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Russell 3000 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 | $1.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.73 | $4.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.68 | $6.06 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.79 | $6.12 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $5.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $4.69 |
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 3000 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 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares was 34.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.96%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.13%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2011 bear market2011 | -20.43%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 9d | 9mo 13dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.18%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 4mo | 7mo 4dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.56%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VRTTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.96% | -56.78% | +21.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.87% | -9.10% | +0.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.56% | -18.90% | -0.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.13% | -25.43% | +0.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.96% | -33.92% | -1.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.04% | -10.72% | +6.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.92% | 1.97% | -0.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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