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Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund
ETF
VTWG
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$206.76
+2.28
+1.12%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
VTWG (ETF)
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$206.76
+2.28
+1.12%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
VTWG (ETF)
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$206.76
+2.28
+1.12%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
13.1%
1 yr return
31.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
-3.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
7.8%
Net Assets
$1.19 B
Holdings in Top 10
7.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$204.5
$152.66
$213.23
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.15%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 47.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VTWG - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 13.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -3.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.40%
- Dividend Yield 0.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateSep 22, 2010
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Shares Outstanding3675393
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWalter Nejman
Fund Description
The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The Index is designed to measure the performance of small-capitalization growth stocks in the United States. The Fund attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index.
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VTWG - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VTWG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 13.1% | -0.7% | 73.1% | 33.76% |
| 1 Yr | 31.5% | 16.0% | 65.7% | 35.40% |
| 3 Yr | -3.5%* | -21.3% | 56.6% | 49.63% |
| 5 Yr | 7.8%* | -2.5% | 46.6% | 61.43% |
| 10 Yr | 8.4%* | 1.6% | 24.5% | 60.57% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VTWG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.9% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 28.21% |
| 2022 | -27.0% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 28.33% |
| 2021 | 2.3% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 26.73% |
| 2020 | 33.8% | -63.0% | 127.9% | 35.66% |
| 2019 | 27.8% | -7.7% | 42.9% | 24.70% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VTWG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 13.1% | -0.7% | 73.1% | 33.76% |
| 1 Yr | 31.5% | 16.0% | 65.7% | 35.40% |
| 3 Yr | -3.5%* | -21.3% | 56.6% | 49.63% |
| 5 Yr | 7.8%* | -2.5% | 46.6% | 61.43% |
| 10 Yr | 8.4%* | 1.6% | 24.5% | 60.57% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VTWG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.9% | -19.0% | 136.8% | 28.75% |
| 2022 | -26.5% | -59.9% | 44.3% | 41.85% |
| 2021 | 2.9% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 80.56% |
| 2020 | 34.7% | 1.5% | 150.8% | 59.30% |
| 2019 | 28.8% | 5.5% | 55.3% | 50.60% |
VTWG - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VTWG | Category Low | Category High | VTWG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.19 B | 214 K | 34.3 B | 39.05% |
| Number of Holdings | 1135 | 7 | 1226 | 1.64% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 95.2 M | 52.5 K | 3.24 B | 61.31% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 7.54% | 7.5% | 100.0% | 100.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 1.15%
- FTAI AVIATION LT 0.96%
- INSMED INC 0.89%
- SPROUTS FARMERS 0.79%
- FABRINET 0.67%
- VAXCYTE INC 0.66%
- ENSIGN GROUP INC 0.63%
- HALOZYME THERAPE 0.60%
- APPLIED INDU TEC 0.59%
- FLUOR CORP 0.59%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VTWG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.81% | 85.75% | 107.62% | 6.39% |
| Cash | 1.28% | 0.00% | 28.78% | 62.77% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.26% | 6.70% | 32.66% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.63% | 52.55% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 48.18% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.83% | 47.63% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VTWG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 22.84% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 49.09% |
| Technology | 21.63% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 69.53% |
| Industrials | 17.34% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 44.16% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.96% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 41.61% |
| Financial Services | 5.58% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 65.15% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.47% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 39.05% |
| Energy | 4.34% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 20.44% |
| Basic Materials | 3.88% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 25.18% |
| Communication Services | 3.32% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 30.84% |
| Real Estate | 3.26% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 31.39% |
| Utilities | 0.37% | 0.00% | 5.57% | 25.55% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VTWG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.81% | 17.30% | 107.62% | 6.20% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.12% | 59.31% |
VTWG - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VTWG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.15% | 0.05% | 23.20% | 98.54% |
| Management Fee | 0.12% | 0.05% | 1.62% | 2.93% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VTWG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VTWG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VTWG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 47.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 42.08% |
VTWG - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VTWG | Category Low | Category High | VTWG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 7.48% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VTWG | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VTWG | Category Low | Category High | VTWG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.40% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 4.06% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VTWG | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.227 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.265 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.266 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.376 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.273 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.329 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.507 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2022 | $0.393 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.139 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.624 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.234 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.106 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.194 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.387 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 11, 2020 | $0.193 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $0.197 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2020 | $0.234 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.358 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $0.345 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.248 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.168 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.252 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.267 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.213 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2018 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.237 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.231 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.165 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.324 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.412 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.174 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.161 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.262 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2015 | $0.473 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.641 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $0.549 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.562 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.185 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
VTWG - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 31, 2015
6.75
6.8%
Walter Nejman, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2005; has worked in investment management since 2008; and has co-managed the Communication Services Index, Health Care Index, Industrials Index, and Information Technology Index Funds since 2015. Education: B.A., Arcadia University; M.B.A., Villanova University.
Nick Birkett
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 19, 2021
0.87
0.9%
Nick Birkett, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has worked in investment management since 2006; has been with Vanguard since 2017; and has co-managed Russell 1000 Index, Russell 1000 Value Index, Russell 1000 Growth Index, Russell 2000 Index, Russell 2000 Value Index, Russell 2000 Growth Index, and Russell 3000 Index Funds since July 2021. Prior to joining Vanguard, he was at JP Morgan for 11 years, where he last held the position of Executive Director, Head of European Program Trading Risk. Education: B.S., University of Bath.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.12 | 5.25 |
