Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) Performance
VTWG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +6.3% total return
- 5 years
- +3.4% a year
- 10 years
- +10.0% a year
- Since first price
- +10.9% a year since 2010
VTWG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VTWG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.2% | −4.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −7.5% | −7.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.6% | −2.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.3% | +6.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +6.3% | +5.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +69.6%+19.3%/yr | +66.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +18.0%+3.4%/yr | +13.9% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +158.7%+10.0%/yr | +141.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +376.8%+11.0%/yr | +329.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 24, 2010 | +428.2%+10.9%/yr | +374.2% | — | — | — |
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: VTWG vs SPY
From Sep 24, 2010: VTWG grew to $52,820, SPY to $87,655.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VTWG returns by calendar year
11 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+43.4%), worst 2022 (−26.5%). 2026 is year to date.
VTWG annual returns table
| Year | VTWG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.3% | −14.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.1% | −26.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +15.2% | −11.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.9% | −19.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −26.5% | −34.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +2.8% | −17.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +34.7% | −40.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +28.8% | −9.0% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −9.4% | −28.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +22.3% | −6.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +10.5% | −16.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −1.1% | −17.4% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +6.2% | −14.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +43.4% | −5.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +14.4% | −13.9% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −3.3% | −29.4% | +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.
VTWG largest drawdowns
Now 12.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | −42.1% | Jun 16, 2022 | Oct 6, 2025 | 1.3 years | 4.7 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −40.4% | Mar 18, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 | 28 days | 6 months |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −29.4% | Oct 3, 2011 | Sep 14, 2012 | 5 months | 1.4 years |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −28.8% | Feb 11, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 | 8 months | 1.5 years |
| Aug 31, 2018 | −28.5% | Dec 24, 2018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 4 months | 1.4 years |
| Jan 22, 2026 | −14.9% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VTWG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.7% | +4.8% | +9.9% | +11.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.3% | 22.2% | 21.6% | 20.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.67 | 0.16 | 0.44 | 0.56 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.14 | 0.24 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Best month | +14.7% | +14.7% | +17.7% | +17.7% |
| Worst month | −8.4% | −13.6% | −19.4% | −19.4% |
| Best 12 months | +43.1% | +43.1% | +91.2% | +91.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −4.9% | −29.2% | −33.5% | −33.5% |
| Positive months | 56% | 52% | 60% | 61% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.47 | 1.21 | 1.22 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | — |
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.
VTWG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 182 | −33.5% | +11.9% | +91.2% | 76% |
| 3-year (a year) | 158 | −6.0% | +10.7% | +21.9% | 91% |
| 5-year (a year) | 134 | +1.6% | +8.4% | +21.1% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 74 | +5.7% | +9.6% | +15.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VTWG performance overview
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) returned +6.3% over the past year and +10.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +10.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $52,820. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −42.1%, from Feb 9, 2021 to Jun 16, 2022, and it took 3.3 years to get back to the old high. VTWG finished 11 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+43.4%) and the worst 2022 (−26.5%). Volatility has been 20.0% a year.
Related: VTWG chart, VTWG holdings, VTWG dividends. See the VTWG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VTWG performance FAQ
What is the VTWG return over the past year?
VTWG returned +6.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 5.5%.
What is the average annual return of VTWG?
VTWG has returned +3.4% a year over 5 years, +10.0% a year over 10 years, +10.9% a year since September 24, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VTWG be worth?
$10,000 invested in VTWG at its first recorded close on September 24, 2010 would be worth about $52,820 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VTWG?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −26.5%. The best was 2013 at +43.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VTWG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −42.1% between February 9, 2021 and June 16, 2022. It recovered to the old high on October 6, 2025, 3.3 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VTWG?
Over the past 3 years VTWG had an annualized volatility of 21.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.67 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).