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Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF
VTWG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -8.46% | -5.15% | +12.09% | +15.62% | +59.99% | +24.21% |
| Flows | - | +$57M | +$156M | +$196M | +$239M | +$437M |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF is built to track the Russell 2000 Growth Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 1125 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 20, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,125
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +18.63% | +22.32% | +22.86% | +24.78% |
Max drawdown | -8.64% | -14.80% | -28.47% | -40.46% |
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 84d | 280d | 1409d |
Time to recover | N/A | 18d | 156d | 1190d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VTWG?
VTWG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VTWG track?
VTWG tracks the Russell 2000 Growth Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VTWG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap Growth.
What is the expense ratio of VTWG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VTWG is 0.06%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VTWG launched?
VTWG was launched on September 20, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VTWG?
VTWG is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VTWG?
As of September 16, 2026, VTWG manages $1.44 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VTWG performed recently?
As of September 16, 2026, VTWG delivered a return of -8.46% over the past month (1M performance), -5.15% over the past three months (3M), and 12.09% year-to-date (YTD).
Does VTWG pay dividends?
As of September 16, 2026, VTWG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.63%.
How many holdings are in VTWG
As of July 31, 2026, VTWG holds 1125 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VTWG?
As of July 31, 2026, VTWG holds 1125 securities, with 8.3% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VTWG?
As of July 31, 2026, VTWG holds a portfolio of 1125 underlyings, with its largest positions including Moog, Inc., BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. and Glaukos Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VTWG invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, VTWG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VTWG focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, VTWG is primarily exposed to Healthcare, Technology and Industrials.
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