VTHR — Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund ETF Shares

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.

Overview

The Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund ETF Shares (VTHR) operates within the US Large Cap Blend category, which ETFValuer currently tracks with 19 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $6.10 billion and trades at a price of $327.61. It holds an overall rank of #119 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 69.2 out of 100. The fund maintains a low-cost structure with an expense ratio of 0.06% while offering a dividend yield of 1.03%. The combination of significant assets under management and a competitive expense ratio suggests substantial investor adoption relative to the broader market. Its position as the 119th ranked fund among 458 indicates a mid-tier standing within the total universe of tracked ETFs.

VTHR has demonstrated a positive return trajectory across all measured timeframes, starting with a 1-day gain of +0.38% and a slight 1-week decline of -0.07%. Short-term momentum accelerated into the 1-month period with a +1.00% return, followed by a stronger 3-month performance of +4.13%. The upward trend continued through the 6-month mark at +7.95% and extended to a year-to-date return of +9.38%. Over the past year, the fund delivered a return of +18.29%, which contrasts with the shorter-term fluctuations observed earlier. The long-term perspective shows significant growth, with a 3-year return totaling +66.68%. This pattern indicates a consistent accumulation of value over the longer horizons despite minor volatility in the immediate short term.

The fund carries a volatility label of Low and exhibits a beta of 1.02, suggesting its price movements align closely with the broader market while maintaining a stable risk profile. A Sharpe ratio of 1.03 indicates that the fund has generated a favorable amount of risk-adjusted return relative to its volatility. The maximum drawdown recorded for VTHR is -19.36%, which represents the largest peak-to-trough decline experienced during the measurement period. This combination of a low volatility label and a beta near 1.00 implies the fund generally mirrors market swings without amplifying them significantly. The Sharpe ratio of 1.03 suggests that the returns achieved have been efficient given the level of risk taken, even as the fund experienced a drawdown of nearly 20% at its worst point.

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VTHR Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 32.0% 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 (32.0% of VTHR's assets).

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: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — 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): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — 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: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

VTHR Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.70% and average daily volume is 34K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $6.10B 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

How VTHR Compares to Other US Large Cap Blend ETFs