VTHR — Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund ETF Shares
US Large Cap Blend Ranked #107 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Vanguard
VTHR Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in VTHR over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
VTHR Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: VTHR's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in VTHR?
See what a lump sum in VTHR would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund ETF Shares is a US Large Cap Blend fund issued by Vanguard with $6.49 billion in assets under management. It holds an overall grade of B, ranking 18th out of 19 peers in its category and 107th among 458 tracked ETFs. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.06%, which matches the category median, while offering a dividend yield of 1.04% against a median of 1.03%. Its portfolio is concentrated, with the top ten holdings representing 34.6% of assets and NVIDIA Corp serving as the largest single position at 6.8%.
The fund’s price sits at 84.5% of its 52-week range, reflecting a recent 1D decline of 0.49% and a 1W drop of 0.28%. Despite these short-term dips, the fund has posted a 1Y return of 14.66%, trailing the category median of 14.74% by a narrow margin. Longer-term momentum is evident in the 3Y return of 88.56%, contrasting with the modest 1M gain of 0.97%. The ETFValuer grade of B has remained unchanged over the last 35 tracked days, based on 3.0 years of available price history.
With a beta of 1.02, the fund moves slightly more than the market, accompanied by an annualized volatility of 12.99% labeled as Low. A Sharpe ratio of 0.74 suggests moderate risk-adjusted returns, while the maximum drawdown of -19.36% indicates the peak-to-trough loss experienced during the record period. Liquidity is relatively thin, with an average daily volume of just 28,242 shares. These metrics collectively describe a fund that has exhibited low volatility but limited trading activity.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
VTHR Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA Corp | 6.81% | $417M |
| 2 | Apple Inc | 6.20% | $379M |
| 3 | Microsoft Corp | 4.60% | $282M |
| 4 | Amazon.com Inc | 3.58% | $219M |
| 5 | Alphabet Inc | 3.05% | $186M |
| 6 | Broadcom Inc | 2.84% | $174M |
| 7 | Alphabet Inc | 2.46% | $150M |
| 8 | Meta Platforms Inc | 1.90% | $116M |
| 9 | Tesla Inc | 1.69% | $104M |
| 10 | Micron Technology Inc | 1.50% | $91M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 34.6% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how VTHR's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With VTHR
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VTHR's top 10 — VTI overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as VTHR's top 10 (34.6% of VTHR's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | VTHR Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | 9 | 34.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 9 | 34.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
| ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 9 | 34.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 9 | 34.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
| SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 9 | 34.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What VTHR's Fees Cost You
VTHR charges an expense ratio of 0.06% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
VTHR Dividend Income Estimator
VTHR currently yields 1.04%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
VTHR Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 28K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $6.49B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: VTHR is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
VTHR Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.49% |
| 1-Week | -0.28% |
| 1-Month | -0.97% |
| 3-Month | +2.53% |
| 6-Month | +6.53% |
| YTD | +11.91% |
| 1-Year | +14.66% |
| 3-Year | +88.56% |
How VTHR Compares to Other US Large Cap Blend ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | B+ |
FNDX | Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF | +25.39% | 0.25% | $27.1B |
| #24 | B+ |
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | +15.09% | 0.03% | $1729B |
| #28 | B+ |
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | +15.07% | 0.03% | $881B |
| #34 | B+ |
SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | +15.03% | 0.0945% | $809B |
| #38 | B+ |
VV | Vanguard Morningstar Large-Cap ETF | +14.74% | 0.03% | $76.0B |
| #39 | B+ |
AVUS | Avantis US Equity ETF | +19.32% | 0.15% | $14.4B |
| #46 | B+ |
VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | +14.71% | 0.03% | $2322B |
| #47 | B |
RSP | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | +15.89% | 0.2% | $96.1B |
| #48 | B+ |
DFAC | U.S. Core Equity 2 Portfolio-ETF Class Shares | +17.31% | 0.18% | $38.4B |
| #52 | B+ |
ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | +14.69% | 0.03% | $95.9B |
| #53 | B+ |
SCHX | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | +14.45% | 0.03% | $73.9B |
| #59 | B |
SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | +14.68% | 0.03% | $44.4B |
| #61 | B |
SPTM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | +15.00% | 0.03% | $14.0B |
| #70 | B |
IWB | iShares Russell 1000 ETF | +14.51% | 0.15% | $48.6B |
| #71 | B |
DFUS | Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | +15.01% | 0.09% | $21.3B |
| #77 | B |
VONE | Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund ETF Shares | +14.62% | 0.06% | $12.2B |
| #99 | B |
IWV | iShares Russell 3000 ETF | +14.54% | 0.2% | $20.3B |
| #107 | B |
VTHR | Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund ETF Shares | +14.66% | 0.06% | $6.49B |
| #119 | B |
ILCB | iShares MSCI USA ETF | +14.71% | 0.03% | $1.29B |