Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF: A Smart Buy for Small-Cap Exposure

The Russell 2000 index is one of the most popular market benchmarks for small-cap stocks. The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) casts the widest net for this space, but that also means it includes both the good and the bad.

The Motley Fool • Feb 23, 2026

1 Brilliant Vanguard Index Fund to Buy Before It Soars 25%, According to Wall Street Analysts

The market has begun turning away from large-cap tech in 2026. Small caps have been one of the biggest beneficiaries of that rotation.

The Motley Fool • Feb 20, 2026

Meet the Spectacular Vanguard Index Fund Crushing the S&P 500 Already in 2026

The Russell 2000 index follows approximately 2,000 of the smallest companies listed on American stock exchanges. The Russell is off to a blistering start in 2026, up 8% so far compared to the more widely followed S&P 500's 1.4%.

The Motley Fool • Feb 13, 2026

A $14.5 Billion Small Cap Fund Holds 700 Stocks You've Never Heard Of

Small-cap stocks occupy a strange place in most portfolios. They deliver the highest long-term returns of any major asset class, yet vanish from investor attention for years at a time.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 10, 2026

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

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 22, 2010.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 9, 2026

Is the Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF a Buy Now?

Small-caps are off to an impressive start in 2026, putting this ETF in the spotlight. This Vanguard ETF features a sizable lineup of domestic small-cap firms.

The Motley Fool • Feb 4, 2026

I Predicted This ETF Would Soar in 2025 -- It Didn't, But Here's Why I'm Still a Buyer in 2026

At the beginning of 2025, I called the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF one of the best investments for the year. It didn't perform poorly by any means, but it underperformed the S&P 500.

The Motley Fool • Jan 29, 2026

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF: A Smart Small-Cap Play Right Now?

Small-caps are already outperforming the S&P 500 by 8% in the early stages of 2026. However, their overall quality is poor and they tend to get volatile at the wrong times.

The Motley Fool • Jan 25, 2026

4 Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2026 for a Well-Rounded Portfolio

A well-rounded portfolio should include different industries, company sizes, and locations. An S&P 500 ETF can be a foundational investment in most investors' portfolios.

The Motley Fool • Jan 14, 2026

3 Top ETFs I'm Planning to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2026, Despite All the Cheap Stocks on My Radar

As time goes on, I've started to focus more on building ETF positions and less on individual stocks. I'm planning to buy shares of two ETFs to capitalize on mispriced small-cap stocks and interest rate tailwinds.

The Motley Fool • Jan 10, 2026