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Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) currently has an AIQ Score of 57/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 77/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 39/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
VTWO at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $111.67 |
| AIQ Score | 57/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Fund Size | $17.6B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Holdings Count | 2,001 |
| NAV | $111.32 |
| Asset Class | Small/Micro Cap Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Healthcare (20.31%) |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Distribution Yield | 1.24% |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| Average Volume | 1.52M |
| 52-week range | $92.55-$123.37 |
| RSI 14 | 46.28 |
| 50-Day SMA | $116.22 |
| 200-Day SMA | $112.37 |
| Risk Score | 77/100 |
| Momentum Score | 39/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 58/100 |
VTWO Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 11.07% | 11.07% | -11.40% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 65.43% | 18.26% | -28.04% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | 20.07% | 3.74% | -33.05% | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 10Y | 20.07% | 3.74% | -33.05% | Oct 25, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
VTWOVanguard Russell 2000 ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Low Priority
Above Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum39
- Value58
- Quality61
- Risk resilience77
- Sentiment—
VTWO ETF Analysis Summary
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) currently has an AIQ Score of 57/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 77/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 39/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, VTWO has AIQ Score of 57/100 with Risk resilience base of 77/100 and fading Momentum at 39/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (77/100) leads while Momentum (39/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.24% ETF move · VTWO classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is VTWO Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
VTWO currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 77/100, while Momentum is weakest at 39/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 61/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 77/100.
- - Momentum is weak at 39/100.
- - Price is -0.62% below its 200-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (28 vs 10).
Current Consensus
VTWO's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 10 buy, 7 neutral, and 28 sell votes. VTWO's 14-day RSI is 46.28, which places the ETF in a neutral momentum range. VTWO's beta is 1.14, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in VTWO?
The largest recent change in VTWO is Momentum moving up by 14.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the VTWO Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
VTWO Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF.
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF has an AIQ Score of 57/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 77/100. Beta is 1.14, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | VTWO is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 57/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 77/100 while momentum lags at 39/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 39/100 · Value 58/100 · Quality 61/100 · Risk 77/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 77/100.
Momentum is 39/100 and RSI (14) is 46.3.
VTWO is in a Neutral regime at 57/100.
Risk factor is 77/100 with beta 1.14 and annual volatility 18.15%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 77/100 while momentum lags at 39/100.
VTWO Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
VTWO ETF Analytics
VTWO holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
VTWO Technical Analysis
VTWO technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
VTWO ETF Market Context
Track VTWO market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
VTWO Distribution Analysis
VTWO distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
VTWO ETF Data
VTWO available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
VTWO Risk Analysis
VTWO volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
VTWO ETF News
VTWO ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
VTWO vs Broad Market / Index Peers
Current peer cohort: VTWO · VXUS · ACWI · CGGR · DIA. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTWO Current ETF | 57/100 | 58/100 | 39/100 | 77/100 | 0.47 | 18.15% | Current |
| VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 64/100 | 59/100 | 45/100 | 83/100 | 0.53 | 17.16% | VTWO vs VXUS |
| ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | 57/100 | 41/100 | 51/100 | 85/100 | 0.73 | 14.01% | VTWO vs ACWI |
| CGGR Capital Group Growth ETF | 61/100 | 51/100 | 60/100 | 76/100 | 0.21 | 18.33% | VTWO vs CGGR |
| DIA SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | 68/100 | 47/100 | 85/100 | 83/100 | 0.72 | 12.62% | VTWO vs DIA |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
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Checked Oct 22, 2026
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ETF Analytics Snapshot
Current ETF evidence uses fund profile, cost, size, distribution, momentum, and risk fields.
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Market Confirmation
Technicals are summarized first, with the indicator library behind it.
Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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VTWO ETF FAQ
What is VTWO ETF price today?
VTWO is currently shown at $111.67. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is VTWO's 52-week high and low?
VTWO's 52-week range is $92.55 to $123.37 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does VTWO pay a dividend?
VTWO's current distribution yield is 1.24% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying VTWO?
Compare VTWO's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.