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Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
VTWO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +11.35% | +5.13% | +12.69% | +44.35% | +62.71% | +30.08% |
| Flows | +$288M | +$849M | +$333M | +$246M | +$5.14B | +$7.32B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF is built to track the Russell 2000 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 | 1948 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,948
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +21.49% | +19.26% | +21.17% | +22.59% |
Max drawdown | -10.04% | -10.99% | -27.51% | -31.93% |
Max drawdown duration | 63d | 82d | 289d | 1093d |
Time to recover | 15d | 16d | 156d | 874d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VTWO?
VTWO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VTWO track?
VTWO tracks the Russell 2000 Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VTWO invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VTWO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VTWO is 0.06%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VTWO launched?
VTWO was launched on September 20, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VTWO?
VTWO is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VTWO?
As of April 24, 2026, VTWO manages $15.85 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VTWO performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, VTWO delivered a return of 11.35% over the past month (1M performance), 5.13% over the past three months (3M), and 12.69% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VTWO?
As of April 24, 2026, VTWO has seen net flows of +$288M in the past month (1M flow) and +$333M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VTWO pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, VTWO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.12%.
How many holdings are in VTWO
As of March 31, 2026, VTWO holds 1948 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VTWO?
As of March 31, 2026, VTWO holds 1948 securities, with 7.36% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VTWO?
As of March 31, 2026, VTWO holds a portfolio of 1948 underlyings, with its largest positions including BLOOM ENERGY CORP, COEUR MINING INC and FABRINET. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VTWO invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VTWO has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VTWO focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VTWO is primarily exposed to Industrials, Health Care and Financials.
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