- ISIN
- US92206C6232
- CUSIP
- 92206C623
- WKN
- A1C41V
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Sep 20, 2010
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Russell 2000 Growth Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
VTWG Performance Chart
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) is up 22.2% since the beginning of the year. VTWG is currently trading at $288 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VTWG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,331.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) has returned 22.21% so far this year and 43.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VTWG has returned 12.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF
- 1D
- 1.11%
- 1M
- 5.90%
- YTD
- 22.21%
- 6M
- 17.98%
- 1Y
- 43.59%
- 3Y*
- 19.92%
- 5Y*
- 5.88%
- 10Y*
- 12.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VTWG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2010, VTWG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% 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 55% 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% | 14.71% | 5.87% | 3.54% | 22.21% | ||||||
| 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 -1.39%, beta of 1.17, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 117.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 113.60% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.39%
- Beta
- 1.17
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 113.60%
- Downside Capture
- 117.98%
Expense Ratio
VTWG has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTWG ranks 59 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 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.
| VTWG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.94 | 2.78 | +0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.57 | 12.44 | -1.87 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF provided a 0.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.67 | $1.52 | $1.16 | $1.46 | $1.10 | $1.16 | $1.01 | $1.12 | $0.88 | $0.87 | $1.07 | $0.74 |
Dividend yield | 0.58% | 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.75 | ||||||
| 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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -42.07%Jun 2022 | 1y 4mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 7moFeb 2021 - Oct 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.36%Mar 2020 | 27d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 19dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -29.43%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 11mo 17d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.77%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 10mo 1d | 1y 5moJun 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.53%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 1y 22d | 1y 4moSep 2018 - Jan 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VTWG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.07% | -56.78% | +14.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.88% | -9.10% | -5.78% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.58% | -18.90% | -9.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.49% | -25.43% | -15.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.07% | -33.92% | -8.15% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.50% | -10.71% | +0.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.14% | 2.03% | +2.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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