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Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
VTWO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.11% | +6.27% | +19.24% | +30.45% | +56.03% | +42.82% |
| Flows | -$189M | +$301M | +$547M | +$1.09B | +$5.23B | +$6.73B |
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 | 2000 |
| 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 June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,000
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +18.47% | +19.39% | +21.13% | +22.54% |
Max drawdown | -4.78% | -10.99% | -27.51% | -31.93% |
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 82d | 289d | 1093d |
Time to recover | 4d | 16d | 156d | 874d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
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 July 23, 2026, VTWO manages $16.95 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VTWO performed recently?
As of July 23, 2026, VTWO delivered a return of -1.11% over the past month (1M performance), 6.27% over the past three months (3M), and 19.24% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VTWO?
As of July 23, 2026, VTWO has seen net flows of -$189M in the past month (1M flow) and +$547M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VTWO pay dividends?
As of July 23, 2026, VTWO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.11%.
How many holdings are in VTWO
As of June 30, 2026, VTWO holds 2000 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 June 30, 2026, VTWO holds 2000 securities, with 4.75% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VTWO?
As of June 30, 2026, VTWO holds a portfolio of 2000 underlyings, with its largest positions including Moog, Inc., Hut 8 Corp. and ViaSat, Inc.. 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 June 30, 2026, VTWO has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VTWO focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, VTWO is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
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