Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTTX)

Fund Assets	6.49B
Expense Ratio	0.07%
Min. Investment	$5,000,000
Turnover	4.00%
Dividend (ttm)	6.75
Dividend Yield	1.03%
Dividend Growth	8.03%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 23, 2026

Previous Close	661.30
YTD Return	13.28%
1-Year Return	16.45%
5-Year Return	78.78%
52-Week Low	540.84
52-Week High	665.85
Beta (5Y)	1.05
Holdings	2989
Inception Date	Nov 1, 2010

About VRTTX

Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares is an index mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 98% of the U.S. stock market. By investing in roughly 3,000 stocks spanning large-, mid-, and small-cap companies, the fund provides diversified exposure to the broad U.S. equity market across multiple sectors and styles, including both growth and value stocks. Its primary purpose is to offer institutional investors a low-cost vehicle that mirrors the overall performance of the U.S. stock market, aiming for returns that keep pace with its benchmark index over time. With a low expense ratio and minimal turnover, the fund appeals to investors seeking broad, efficient market representation. The portfolio is weighted towards major technology and consumer companies but provides coverage across all sectors, making it a significant tool for institutions looking for comprehensive market participation and risk diversification through a single investment.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VRTTX
• Share Class: Institutional Shares
• Index: Russell 3000 TR

Performance

VRTTX had a total return of 16.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.23%.

Equivalent ETF

VRTTX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VTHR, the Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.07% for VRTTX.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio
VTHR	Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF	0.07%

Top 10 Holdings

33.39% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	6.95%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	6.19%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	5.09%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	3.40%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	2.67%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	2.33%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOG	2.16%
Meta Platforms, Inc.	META	1.70%
Micron Technology, Inc.	MU	1.46%
Tesla, Inc.	TSLA	1.45%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 23, 2026	$1.7184	Sep 24, 2026
Jun 18, 2026	$1.6366	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 24, 2026	$1.6634	Mar 25, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$1.728	Dec 23, 2025
Sep 24, 2025	$1.5738	Sep 25, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$1.4838	Jun 23, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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