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.
Fund Family Vanguard
Category Small Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol VRTIX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index Russell 2000 TR
VRTIX had a total return of 14.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.01%.
