Should Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 22, 2010.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

This Wealth Firm Just Sold $8 Million in Small-Cap Stocks — Here's Why

Indiana-based LJI Wealth sold 34,737 shares of VTWG for an estimated $7.7 million in the third quarter. The transaction value represents about 1.3% in reportable assets at quarter's end.

The Motley Fool • Oct 30, 2025

VTWG ETF: Go Elsewhere For Small-Cap Growth Exposure

VTWG, a Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF, underperforms compared to other passively managed small-cap ETFs like VBK and VB, making it a less attractive investment. VTWG has higher volatility, less liquidity, and a negative Sharpe ratio, indicating poor risk-adjusted returns compared to its peers. The fund's portfolio turnover and subtle differences from the benchmark don't justify its lackluster performance and higher negative alpha.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 11, 2025

Prediction: These 5 High-Flying Vanguard ETFs Will Trounce the S&P 500 in 2025

The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.30%) is on track to finish above 20% for the seventh time in the 21st century. If it gains only a little momentum, it could end the year up over 30% for the first time since 1997.

The Motley Fool • Dec 11, 2024

VTWG: Small-Cap Growth Could Win Big Under Trump

A Trump win could boost small-caps due to lower taxes and deregulation, making VTWG a compelling option for growth-focused investors. VTWG tracks the Russell 2000 Growth Index, offering diversified exposure to U.S. small-cap growth stocks with a low expense ratio of 0.15%. The fund's top holdings include diverse sectors like healthcare, aviation, retail, and technology, reflecting the innovative nature of small-cap growth companies.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 6, 2024

3 Small-Cap Growth ETFs With Standout Long-Term Performance

Rate cuts are coming, it seems, with the U.S. economy slowing down precipitously in July. Market watchers are increasingly seeing a potential 50 basis point (bps) cut in September with potentially even more cuts after that.

ETF Trends • Aug 2, 2024

Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?

With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers among the best returns over the long term. My top choices are based on which Vanguard ETF have shown the best returns over the last five years, with the admonition that past returns may not predict the future.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 8, 2024

The VTWG ETF Seems To Be Ready For The Small-Cap Rally

The significant presence of the technological component is the strength of the VTWG ETF. The VTWG ETF shows attractive multiples (P/E) compared to its history and compared to other RUSSELL indices, showing some discount in the price of the ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 8, 2024

The One Chart That May Surprise You About Small-Cap Stocks

Data on the rotation between small-cap growth and value stocks goes back decades. Looking back over 40 years, small value beat small growth about two-thirds of the time.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 3, 2021

Forget Dogecoin: 3 Vanguard ETFs That Could Make You a Millionaire

Putting your money in these exchange-traded funds is safer than buying cryptocurrencies, and could easily be more rewarding over the long term.

The Motley Fool • Jun 18, 2021