Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTIX)
| Fund Assets | 12.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 345.80 |
| YTD Return | 0.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 67.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 270.08 |
| 52-Week High | 375.08 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1955 |
| Inception Date | Dec 22, 2010 |
About VRTIX
Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, a widely recognized benchmark for U.S. small-capitalization companies. Its primary function is to offer investors broad exposure to a diversified pool of small-cap stocks, spanning both growth and value segments across multiple industries. Notably, the fund holds nearly 2,000 stocks, reflecting the full spectrum of the small-cap U.S. equity universe and providing diversification for institutional investors. Managed by Vanguard, this fund employs a passively managed, market-capitalization-weighted approach to mirror the index’s composition and performance. With a low expense ratio and a high minimum investment, it is tailored specifically for institutions and large-scale investors seeking efficient, cost-effective small-cap equity exposure. The fund plays a significant role in the financial market as a tool for portfolio diversification, benchmarking, and strategic asset allocation, enabling investors to participate in the growth potential of smaller, often more dynamic U.S. companies.
Performance
VRTIX had a total return of 10.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.14%.
Top 10 Holdings
5.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Slbbh1142 | n/a | 2.03% |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | SFM | 0.69% |
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 0.48% |
| FTAI Aviation Ltd. | FTAI | 0.47% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 0.45% |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. | HIMS | 0.44% |
| Rocket Lab USA Inc | 6RJ0.DE | 0.38% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | AIT | 0.35% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 0.35% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 0.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.9556 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.9545 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.2837 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $1.070 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $1.1597 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.6794 | Mar 22, 2024 |