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Performance
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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.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) has returned -2.81% so far this year and 23.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VTWG has returned 9.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF
- 1D
- 4.32%
- 1M
- -6.34%
- YTD
- -2.81%
- 6M
- -1.62%
- 1Y
- 23.78%
- 3Y*
- 12.31%
- 5Y*
- 1.32%
- 10Y*
- 9.75%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2010, VTWG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VTWG closed higher 54% 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 -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.99% | -0.21% | -6.34% | -2.81% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.07% | -6.74% | -7.64% | -0.79% | 6.68% | 5.89% | 1.65% | 6.04% | 4.15% | 3.27% | -0.70% | -1.29% | 13.07% |
| 2024 | -3.29% | 8.07% | 2.88% | -7.75% | 5.53% | -0.30% | 8.35% | -1.15% | 1.40% | -1.34% | 12.36% | -8.36% | 15.15% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.95%, beta of 1.16, and R² of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 23, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 119.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 112.17% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.95%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 112.17%
- Downside Capture
- 119.72%
Expense Ratio
VTWG has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTWG ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VTWG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.94 | 0.90 | +0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.46 | 1.39 | +0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.21 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.52 | 1.40 | +0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.18 | 6.61 | -1.43 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.62 | $1.52 | $1.16 | $1.46 | $1.10 | $1.16 | $1.01 | $1.12 | $0.88 | $0.87 | $1.07 | $0.74 |
Dividend yield | 0.71% | 0.64% | 0.55% | 0.79% | 0.71% | 0.54% | 0.48% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.64% | 0.96% | 0.72% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $1.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.16 |
| 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 |
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 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. Recovery took 828 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF drawdown is 11.20%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.07% | Feb 10, 2021 | 341 | Jun 16, 2022 | 828 | Oct 6, 2025 | 1169 |
| -40.36% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 99 | Aug 7, 2020 | 119 |
| -29.43% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 240 | Sep 14, 2012 | 348 |
| -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 chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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