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ISIN
US92206C6315
CUSIP
92206C631
Issuer
Vanguard
Inception Date
Jul 13, 2012
Region
North America (U.S.)
Min. Investment
$5,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Small-Cap
Asset Class Style
Value

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Performance

VRTVX Performance Chart

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTVX) is up 18.9% since the beginning of the year. VRTVX is currently trading at $374 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VRTVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,395.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTVX) has returned 18.94% so far this year and 43.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VRTVX has returned 10.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.


Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares

1D
0.95%
1M
4.04%
YTD
18.94%
6M
18.07%
1Y
43.21%
3Y*
18.32%
5Y*
6.89%
10Y*
10.48%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

VRTVX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2010, VRTVX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VRTVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.86%1.93%-3.64%9.67%2.79%0.54%18.94%
20252.06%-3.83%-6.36%-4.00%4.20%4.95%1.78%8.46%2.02%0.25%2.81%0.18%12.21%
2024-4.54%3.28%4.37%-6.37%4.68%-1.68%12.17%-1.87%0.07%-1.56%9.64%-8.34%8.07%
20239.58%-2.29%-7.17%-2.49%-1.97%7.93%7.55%-4.80%-5.22%-5.96%9.01%12.44%14.71%
2022-5.85%1.65%1.95%-7.76%1.92%-9.89%9.68%-3.15%-10.19%12.59%3.06%-6.57%-14.52%
20215.27%9.39%5.23%2.02%3.10%-0.61%-3.58%2.68%-2.02%3.82%-3.42%3.95%28.06%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares has an annualized alpha of -2.33%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 23, 2010.

  • This fund participated in 115.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 103.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.33% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.71, 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
-2.33%
Beta
1.10
0.71
Upside Capture
103.66%
Downside Capture
115.63%

Expense Ratio

VRTVX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VRTVX ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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.


VRTVX Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
VRTVX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7575
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VRTVX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7171
Sortino Ratio Rank
VRTVX Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
VRTVX Calmar Ratio Rank: 9393
Calmar Ratio Rank
VRTVX Martin Ratio Rank: 9090
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTVX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


VRTVXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

+0.30

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

+0.47

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.43

1.41

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

5.34

2.93

+2.41

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

18.14

13.52

+4.62

Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares provided a 1.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.91 per share.


1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$5.91$4.69$5.25$5.60$5.15$4.47$3.49$4.13$4.00$3.75$3.08$3.40

Dividend yield

1.58%1.49%1.84%2.08%2.15%1.56%1.54%1.87%2.17%1.74%1.52%2.16%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$1.22$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.22
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.09$0.00$0.00$1.91$0.00$0.00$1.70$4.69
2024$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$1.21$0.00$0.00$1.65$0.00$0.00$1.67$5.25
2023$0.00$0.00$0.94$0.00$0.00$1.05$0.00$0.00$1.61$0.00$0.00$2.00$5.60
2022$0.00$0.00$0.71$0.00$0.00$0.97$0.00$0.00$1.43$0.00$0.00$2.05$5.15
2021$0.00$0.00$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$1.27$0.00$0.00$1.83$4.47

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 Value 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 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares was 45.98%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 183 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares drawdown is 0.25%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-45.98%Mar 2020
1y 7mo8mo 22d
2y 3moAug 2018 - Dec 2020
2011 bear market2011
-28.69%Oct 2011
5mo 4d11mo 10d
1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012
2025 selloff2025
-26.85%Apr 2025
4mo 13d5mo 13d
9mo 26dNov 2024 - Sep 2025
2023 bear market2023
-25.67%Oct 2023
1y 11mo8mo 23d
2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024
2016 bear market2016
-22.58%Feb 2016
7mo 22d5mo 26d
1y 1moJun 2015 - Aug 2016

Drawdown Indicators


VRTVXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-45.98%

-56.78%

+10.80%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-8.54%

-9.10%

+0.56%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-26.85%

-18.90%

-7.95%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-26.85%

-25.43%

-1.42%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-45.98%

-33.92%

-12.06%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.25%

-0.74%

+0.49%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-7.78%

-10.72%

+2.94%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

2.51%

1.97%

+0.54%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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