Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRGWX)
| Fund Assets | 44.56B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 10.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.60% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 943.88 |
| YTD Return | 0.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.41% |
| 5-Year Return | 109.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 631.54 |
| 52-Week High | 971.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 395 |
| Inception Date | Dec 6, 2010 |
About VRGWX
The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the Russell 1000 Growth Index, an index representing large-capitalization growth stocks in the United States. Its portfolio is broadly diversified, primarily composed of companies exhibiting strong growth characteristics, such as technology, consumer discretionary, and communication services firms. The fund implements a market-capitalization weighting methodology, which means it allocates larger portions of its assets to companies with higher market values, resulting in a portfolio that may be concentrated in leading growth names. With more than 390 holdings, the fund provides exposure to a wide array of innovative and fast-growing enterprises. This share class is tailored for institutional investors, requiring a significant minimum initial investment and offering a very low expense ratio. By focusing on replicating a widely recognized benchmark, the fund serves as a core holding for institutions seeking straightforward, cost-efficient access to the U.S. large-cap growth equity segment.
Performance
VRGWX had a total return of 16.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.50%.
Equivalent ETF
VRGWX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VONG, the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.08% compared to 0.07% for VRGWX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VONG | Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
61.28% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 12.22% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 12.04% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 10.78% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.60% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.36% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 3.74% |
| Alphabet, Inc. | GOOGL | 3.62% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.26% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.94% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.72% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.0836 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $1.1128 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $1.0482 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $1.0668 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.0765 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $1.088 | Sep 27, 2024 |