Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.28B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 455.66 |
| YTD Return | 12.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.05% |
| 5-Year Return | 42.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 311.78 |
| 52-Week High | 456.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1124 |
| Inception Date | May 25, 2011 |
About VRTGX
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares is an index-tracking mutual fund designed to capture the performance of small-capitalization growth stocks in the United States. The fund seeks to mirror the return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index, a widely recognized benchmark that specifically measures the segment of U.S. stocks characterized by smaller market capitalizations and above-average growth potential. Through a passively managed, full-replication strategy, the fund invests in nearly all the securities within the index, spanning sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, consumer cyclical, and consumer defensive. Targeted primarily at institutional investors, the fund offers a low expense ratio and a high level of diversification across the small-cap growth landscape, making it a key vehicle for those seeking exposure to this dynamic sector. Its approach provides broad access to emerging and innovative companies that are believed to be at earlier stages of their growth cycles, reflecting the evolving nature and potential volatility inherent in the small-cap growth segment.
Performance
VRTGX had a total return of 16.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.42%.
Equivalent ETF
VRTGX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VTWG, the Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.15% compared to 0.08% for VRTGX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VTWG | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 0.15% |
Top 10 Holdings
8.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Slbbh1142 | n/a | 1.58% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 1.26% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 0.84% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 0.76% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 0.76% |
| IonQ, Inc. | IONQ | 0.71% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 0.68% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 0.63% |
| Chart Industries, Inc. | GTLS | 0.63% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 0.58% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.5167 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.7466 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.4628 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.8397 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.4967 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.5588 | Jun 28, 2024 |