Question 1

What is VTWO?

Accepted Answer

VTWO — Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund advisor employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Russell 2000® Index. The index is designed to measure the performance of small-capitalization stocks in the United States. The advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately …

Question 2

What is the VTWO ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VTWO last traded at $109.25 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VTWO MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VTWO has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.1% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.1%, VTWO is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VTWO annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VTWO historical returns: YTD: -6.68%, 1-year: +11.53%, 3-year annualised: +18.16%, 5-year annualised: +5.41%, 10-year annualised: +10.36%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.68, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VTWO pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VTWO distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.25%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does VTWO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VTWO's top holdings include Moog Inc (MOG-A, 0.3%), Hut 8 Corp. Common Stock (HUT, 0.3%), UMB Financial Corporation (UMBF, 0.3%), Cytokinetics Inc (CYTK, 0.3%), ViaSat Inc (VSAT, 0.3%) — and 1979 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VTWO invest in?

Accepted Answer

VTWO's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (21.5%), Financial Services (17.8%), Technology (14.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VTWO? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VTWO has approximately $16.21B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was VTWO launched?

Accepted Answer

VTWO was launched on September 20, 2010, giving it a 16-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy VTWO in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VTWO trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VTWO. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is VTWO?

Accepted Answer

VTWO has a 1-year volatility of 16.98% and a beta of 1.27 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.68 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-16	$111.29	$111.43	$109.02	$109.25	$109.25	1,485,000
2026-10-15	$109.66	$111.14	$109.39	$111.09	$111.09	1,645,300
2026-10-14	$110.42	$110.84	$109.20	$109.61	$109.61	1,559,700
2026-10-13	$112.30	$112.55	$111.32	$111.77	$111.77	905,819
2026-10-12	$112.55	$112.72	$112.22	$112.27	$112.27	896,400
2026-10-09	$112.37	$113.04	$112.08	$112.66	$112.66	1,081,600
2026-10-08	$111.59	$112.19	$110.87	$112.10	$112.10	1,775,538
2026-10-07	$112.40	$112.69	$111.84	$112.21	$112.21	2,350,838
2026-10-06	$114.85	$114.94	$113.40	$113.64	$113.64	1,515,500
2026-10-05	$113.88	$114.78	$113.11	$114.43	$114.43	1,202,513

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	MOG-A	Moog Inc	0.33%
2	HUT	Hut 8 Corp. Common Stock	0.33%
3	UMBF	UMB Financial Corporation	0.34%
4	CYTK	Cytokinetics Inc	0.30%
5	VSAT	ViaSat Inc	0.30%
6	BTSG	BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Common Stock	0.30%
7	GKOS	Glaukos Corp	0.30%
8	CTRE	CareTrust REIT Inc.	0.30%
9	ONB	Old National Bancorp	0.29%
10	EAT	Brinker International Inc	0.29%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	21.51%
Financial Services	17.81%
Technology	14.51%
Industrials	12.72%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.35%
Real Estate	6.47%
Energy	6.10%
Basic Materials	4.43%
Utilities	2.62%
Consumer Defensive	2.52%
Communication Services	2.35%

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Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares (VTWO : NASDAQ)

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