Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTWO. 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 VTWO
VTWO charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTWO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | VTWO vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | VTWO vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | VTWO vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | VTWO vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | VTWO vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTWO
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Microcap ETF | 86 | Aug 12, 2005 | VTWO vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | VTWO vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 81 | Sep 27, 2005 | VTWO vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 78 | May 8, 2007 | VTWO vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 73 | Dec 20, 2007 | VTWO vs FESM |
Top Performing VTWO Alternatives (YTD)
VTWO alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 8.16% | Jun 16, 2006 | VTWO vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.86% | Jul 18, 2018 | VTWO vs OSCV | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 6.25% | May 8, 2007 | VTWO vs FYX | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.24% | Jul 8, 2015 | VTWO vs CSB | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | 5.41% | Feb 5, 2015 | VTWO vs SMDV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTWO
VTWO alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | VTWO vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.62% | Apr 6, 2020 | VTWO vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.26% | Feb 5, 2015 | VTWO vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.61% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTWO vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | VTWO vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTWO
VTWO alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -8.52% | Jul 14, 2015 | VTWO vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | VTWO vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | VTWO vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | VTWO vs REGL | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | VTWO vs SMDV |
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 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VTWO vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTWO vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTWO vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTWO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTWO vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTWO vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTWO vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTWO vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTWO vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTWO vs VTV |
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