Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTWG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTWG
VTWG charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTWG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | VTWG vs BKSE | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Nov 3, 2009 | VTWG vs SCHA | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTWG vs VB | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | VTWG vs ISCG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | Apr 14, 2020 | VTWG vs BBMC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTWG
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 93 | Mar 3, 2005 | VTWG vs PBW | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 87 | Apr 19, 2011 | VTWG vs FYC | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 70 | Nov 3, 2009 | VTWG vs SCHA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 69 | Mar 1, 2006 | VTWG vs RFG | |
| First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ... | 68 | Oct 13, 2021 | VTWG vs MMSC |
Top Performing VTWG Alternatives (YTD)
VTWG alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 7.31% | May 1, 2023 | VTWG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 5.74% | Mar 3, 2005 | VTWG vs XSMO | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 4.96% | Mar 1, 2006 | VTWG vs RZG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 4.88% | Nov 15, 2016 | VTWG vs JPSE | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 4.55% | Mar 1, 2006 | VTWG vs RFG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTWG
VTWG alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 13.06% | Sep 7, 2016 | VTWG vs SMMV | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 19.33% | Apr 26, 2017 | VTWG vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 19.90% | Jun 20, 2017 | VTWG vs FSGS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | 20.07% | Feb 26, 2019 | VTWG vs FSMD | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 20.11% | Nov 15, 2016 | VTWG vs JPSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTWG
VTWG alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.62% | Sep 7, 2016 | VTWG vs SMMV | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | -11.84% | Jun 20, 2017 | VTWG vs FSGS | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.41% | Apr 26, 2017 | VTWG vs FLQS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | -12.63% | Feb 26, 2019 | VTWG vs FSMD | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -13.08% | May 1, 2023 | VTWG vs CAFG |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VTWG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTWG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTWG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTWG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTWG vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTWG vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTWG vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTWG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTWG vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTWG vs VTV |
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