Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF (VTHR) Performance
VTHR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.8% total return
- 5 years
- +11.3% a year
- 10 years
- +14.7% a year
- Since first price
- +14.1% a year since 2010
VTHR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VTHR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.0% | −1.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.7% | +2.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.3% | +6.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.2% | +11.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.8% | +12.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +86.1%+23.0%/yr | +79.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +70.7%+11.3%/yr | +59.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +295.7%+14.7%/yr | +240.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +656.4%+14.4%/yr | +495.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 22, 2010 | +740.1%+14.1%/yr | +550.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: VTHR vs SPY
From Sep 22, 2010: VTHR grew to $84,008, SPY to $88,737.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VTHR returns by calendar year
13 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+33.8%), worst 2022 (−19.2%). 2026 is year to date.
VTHR annual returns table
| Year | VTHR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.2% | −8.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +17.0% | −19.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +23.6% | −8.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +25.9% | −10.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −19.2% | −25.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +25.5% | −5.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +20.9% | −34.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +30.8% | −6.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −5.6% | −20.2% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +21.1% | −2.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +12.4% | −10.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +0.2% | −11.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +12.9% | −7.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +33.8% | −5.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +15.7% | −10.2% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +1.1% | −20.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
VTHR largest drawdowns
Now 2.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2020 | −34.6% | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 12, 2020 | 33 days | 6 months |
| Jan 3, 2022 | −25.1% | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 18, 2023 | 9 months | 2.0 years |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −20.3% | Oct 3, 2011 | Feb 16, 2012 | 5 months | 10 months |
| Sep 20, 2018 | −20.2% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 23, 2019 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −19.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −15.1% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | 8 months | 12 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VTHR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.2% | +12.6% | +14.6% | +14.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.8% | 15.9% | 15.8% | 14.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.30 | 0.61 | 0.81 | 0.89 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.61 | 0.96 | 1.26 | 1.43 |
| Best month | +10.3% | +10.3% | +13.3% | +13.3% |
| Worst month | −5.8% | −9.2% | −14.0% | −14.0% |
| Best 12 months | +37.9% | +37.9% | +62.9% | +62.9% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.3% | −19.2% | −19.2% | −19.2% |
| Positive months | 64% | 58% | 68% | 68% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1.02 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
VTHR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 182 | −19.2% | +15.3% | +62.9% | 87% |
| 3-year (a year) | 158 | +3.8% | +13.0% | +25.7% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 134 | +5.6% | +13.0% | +18.8% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 74 | +10.4% | +13.0% | +16.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VTHR performance overview
Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF (VTHR) returned +13.8% over the past year and +14.7% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +14.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $84,008. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −34.6%, from Feb 19, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 5 months to get back to the old high. VTHR finished 13 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+33.8%) and the worst 2022 (−19.2%). Volatility has been 14.4% a year.
Related: VTHR chart, VTHR holdings, VTHR dividends, VTHR valuation. See the VTHR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VTHR performance FAQ
What is the VTHR return over the past year?
VTHR returned +13.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.6%.
What is the average annual return of VTHR?
VTHR has returned +11.3% a year over 5 years, +14.7% a year over 10 years, +14.1% a year since September 22, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VTHR be worth?
$10,000 invested in VTHR at its first recorded close on September 22, 2010 would be worth about $84,008 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VTHR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −19.2%. The best was 2013 at +33.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VTHR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −34.6% between February 19, 2020 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on August 12, 2020, 5 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VTHR?
Over the past 3 years VTHR had an annualized volatility of 12.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.30 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).