Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF (VTWV) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTWV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTWV
VTWV charges 0.10% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 65.50B | Jan 2004 | VTWV vs VBR | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 736.19M | Jun 2004 | VTWV vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | VTWV vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.68B | Sep 2000 | VTWV vs SLYV | |
| iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF | 0.20% | 193.15M | Oct 2020 | VTWV vs SVAL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTWV
VTWV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 4 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 86 | 6.12M | May 2025 | VTWV vs EPSV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 84 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | VTWV vs BSVO | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 83 | 14.31B | Jul 2000 | VTWV vs IWN | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 83 | 2.67B | Jan 2022 | VTWV vs AVSC | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 79 | 26.41B | Sep 2019 | VTWV vs AVUV |
Top Performing VTWV Alternatives (YTD)
VTWV is at 21.33% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 27.95% | 6.12M | May 2025 | VTWV vs EPSV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 23.08% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | VTWV vs BSVO | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 22.59% | 2.67B | Jan 2022 | VTWV vs AVSC | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF | 22.57% | 628.30M | Mar 2005 | VTWV vs XSVM | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 22.56% | 276.01M | Mar 2006 | VTWV vs RZV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTWV
VTWV has 18.38% 1-year volatility. There are 29 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 12.05% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | VTWV vs SMIG | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.63% | 161.61M | Oct 2023 | VTWV vs BSMC | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.77% | 136.73M | May 2023 | VTWV vs ECML | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.83% | 315.70M | Mar 2021 | VTWV vs ISVL | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.95% | 1.68B | Oct 2017 | VTWV vs USVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTWV
VTWV has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.64%. There are 10 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | VTWV vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.04M | Dec 2023 | VTWV vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.89% | 2.67B | Jan 2022 | VTWV vs AVSC | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 26.41B | Sep 2019 | VTWV vs AVUV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | VTWV vs BSVO |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.08% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VTWV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 8.80% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VTWV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 22.32% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VTWV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 55 | 12.42% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VTWV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | 3.21% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VTWV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 10.01% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VTWV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 11.42% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VTWV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 35 | 0.94% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VTWV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | 7.01% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VTWV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 86 | 14.56% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VTWV vs VTV |
Often Compared With VTWV
Investors most often compare VTWV with VTWO, VTWG, VONG. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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