Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG)
VTWG is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. VTWG launched on Sep 20, 2010 and has a 0.15% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92206C6232
92206C623
Sep 20, 2010
North America (U.S.)
1x
Russell 2000 Growth Index
Small-Cap
Growth
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF had a return of 21.30% year-to-date (YTD) and 36.87% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF had an annualized return of 8.92%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.16%, indicating that Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VTWG
21.30%
6.52%
17.01%
36.87%
9.14%
8.92%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VTWG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.29% | 8.07% | 2.88% | -7.75% | 5.53% | -0.30% | 8.35% | -1.15% | 1.40% | -1.34% | 21.30% | ||
| 2023 | 10.13% | -1.09% | -2.49% | -1.29% | 0.16% | 8.31% | 4.82% | -5.32% | -6.66% | -7.71% | 9.12% | 12.05% | 18.90% |
| 2022 | -13.62% | 0.65% | 0.33% | -12.24% | -1.89% | -6.24% | 11.38% | -0.91% | -8.92% | 9.43% | 1.35% | -6.37% | -26.49% |
| 2021 | 4.68% | 3.13% | -2.75% | 2.05% | -2.78% | 4.61% | -3.75% | 1.80% | -3.67% | 4.64% | -4.85% | 0.43% | 2.84% |
| 2020 | -1.04% | -7.21% | -19.45% | 15.41% | 9.43% | 3.72% | 3.23% | 6.09% | -1.97% | 0.68% | 17.65% | 9.35% | 34.72% |
| 2019 | 11.64% | 6.46% | -1.36% | 2.98% | -7.28% | 7.75% | 0.94% | -4.40% | -0.77% | 2.95% | 5.89% | 2.26% | 28.75% |
| 2018 | 3.85% | -2.75% | 1.19% | 0.29% | 6.27% | 0.71% | 1.61% | 6.32% | -2.42% | -12.57% | 1.61% | -11.83% | -9.45% |
| 2017 | 1.77% | 2.41% | 1.37% | 1.69% | -0.96% | 3.79% | 0.67% | -0.31% | 5.56% | 1.57% | 2.81% | 0.07% | 22.27% |
| 2016 | -11.59% | -0.50% | 7.47% | 1.02% | 2.38% | -0.59% | 6.98% | 1.23% | 1.32% | -6.03% | 9.01% | 1.09% | 10.45% |
| 2015 | -2.91% | 7.22% | 1.89% | -2.89% | 3.77% | 1.24% | 0.38% | -7.58% | -6.39% | 5.73% | 3.67% | -4.03% | -1.15% |
| 2014 | -1.90% | 4.88% | -2.27% | -5.42% | 1.00% | 6.20% | -5.97% | 5.30% | -5.04% | 6.30% | 0.91% | 3.21% | 6.19% |
| 2013 | 6.54% | 0.91% | 5.17% | -0.70% | 5.58% | -0.52% | 7.48% | -2.32% | 7.19% | 1.76% | 3.95% | 2.14% | 43.36% |
Expense Ratio
VTWG has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VTWG is 54, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF provided a 0.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.24 | $1.46 | $1.10 | $1.16 | $1.01 | $1.12 | $0.88 | $0.87 | $1.07 | $0.74 | $0.64 | $0.55 |
Dividend yield | 0.56% | 0.79% | 0.71% | 0.54% | 0.48% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.64% | 0.96% | 0.72% | 0.62% | 0.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.46 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.16 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.01 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $1.12 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.88 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.87 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.07 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.74 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.64 |
| 2013 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF. 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 Growth ETF was 42.07%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF drawdown is 7.32%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.07% | Feb 10, 2021 | 341 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -40.36% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 99 | Aug 7, 2020 | 119 |
| -29.43% | May 2, 2011 | 107 | Oct 3, 2011 | 239 | Sep 14, 2012 | 346 |
| -28.77% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 209 | Dec 8, 2016 | 370 |
| -28.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | 78 | Dec 24, 2018 | 266 | Jan 15, 2020 | 344 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF volatility is 7.51%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.