Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) Performance
VTWO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.2% total return
- 5 years
- +5.4% a year
- 10 years
- +10.1% a year
- Since first price
- +10.8% a year since 2010
VTWO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VTWO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.2% | −2.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.4% | −5.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.6% | +0.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.9% | +11.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.2% | +11.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +73.5%+20.2%/yr | +66.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +30.1%+5.4%/yr | +21.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +161.6%+10.1%/yr | +129.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +380.3%+11.0%/yr | +293.7% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 24, 2010 | +417.4%+10.8%/yr | +322.6% | — | — | — |
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: VTWO vs SPY
From Sep 24, 2010: VTWO grew to $51,737, SPY to $87,655.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VTWO returns by calendar year
11 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+38.8%), worst 2022 (−20.5%). 2026 is year to date.
VTWO annual returns table
| Year | VTWO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.9% | −11.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.9% | −23.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.5% | −10.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +17.1% | −17.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −20.5% | −26.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +14.8% | −12.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +20.2% | −41.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +25.8% | −9.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −11.1% | −26.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +14.7% | −6.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +21.4% | −14.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −4.4% | −16.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +5.0% | −12.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +38.8% | −5.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +16.3% | −12.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −4.4% | −29.0% | +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.
VTWO largest drawdowns
Now 9.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | −41.2% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | 1.6 years | 2.2 years |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −31.9% | Jun 16, 2022 | Nov 6, 2024 | 7 months | 3.0 years |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −29.0% | Oct 3, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 | 5 months | 1.4 years |
| Nov 25, 2024 | −27.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | 4 months | 10 months |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −25.7% | Feb 11, 2016 | Nov 11, 2016 | 8 months | 1.4 years |
| Jul 3, 2014 | −12.7% | Oct 13, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 | 3 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VTWO risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.8% | +6.4% | +9.9% | +10.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.7% | 20.9% | 21.0% | 19.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.71 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.56 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.25 | 0.35 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Best month | +12.3% | +12.3% | +18.4% | +18.4% |
| Worst month | −8.4% | −9.8% | −21.9% | −21.9% |
| Best 12 months | +44.5% | +44.5% | +95.6% | +95.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −3.9% | −23.5% | −25.2% | −25.2% |
| Positive months | 61% | 55% | 63% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.27 | 1.13 | 1.17 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.80 | 0.84 | 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.
VTWO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 182 | −25.2% | +10.0% | +95.6% | 74% |
| 3-year (a year) | 158 | −4.6% | +10.3% | +21.2% | 94% |
| 5-year (a year) | 134 | −0.2% | +8.5% | +17.9% | 99% |
| 10-year (a year) | 74 | +5.7% | +9.5% | +14.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VTWO performance overview
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) returned +13.2% over the past year and +10.1% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +10.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $51,737. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −41.2%, from Aug 31, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. VTWO finished 11 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+38.8%) and the worst 2022 (−20.5%). Volatility has been 19.1% a year.
Related: VTWO chart, VTWO holdings, VTWO dividends. See the VTWO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VTWO performance FAQ
What is the VTWO return over the past year?
VTWO returned +13.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.8%.
What is the average annual return of VTWO?
VTWO has returned +5.4% a year over 5 years, +10.1% a year over 10 years, +10.8% a year since September 24, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VTWO be worth?
$10,000 invested in VTWO at its first recorded close on September 24, 2010 would be worth about $51,737 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VTWO?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −20.5%. The best was 2013 at +38.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VTWO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −41.2% between August 31, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on November 9, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VTWO?
Over the past 3 years VTWO had an annualized volatility of 19.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.71 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).