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

2 Vanguard ETFs to Own in 2026 and 1 I'm Avoiding

2026 could see a market rotation that finally favors more cyclical and defensive areas of the market. Bonds and dividend stocks are two areas that could benefit from a growth slowdown in the U.S. economy.

The Motley Fool • Jan 10, 2026

Is the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF a Buy Now?

The small-cap index has pretty consistently underperformed the S&P 500 for three years. But it could make a comeback, helped by several factors that investors should consider.

The Motley Fool • Jan 5, 2026

Bet on These 3 Small-Cap ETFs to Ride the January Effect

Small caps jump early in 2026, reviving the January Effect. ETFs like VTWO offer diversified exposure to potential seasonal and macro-driven gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 5, 2026

3 Unstoppable Growth ETFs to Stock Up On in 2026 and Beyond

Investing in ETFs can help mitigate risk while still amplifying your earnings. Growth ETFs sometimes carry more risk, but they also have potential for greater rewards.

The Motley Fool • Dec 11, 2025

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

Launched on September 22, 2010, the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2025