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Vanguard Russell 2000 Index I VRTIX Fund Analysis

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Morningstar’s Analysis VRTIX

Will VRTIX outperform in future?

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A cheap but flawed small-cap index fund.

Analyst Zachary Evens

Zachary Evens

Analyst

Summary

Vanguard Russell 2000 Index’s competitive fee, broad reach, and market-cap-weighted portfolio are compelling features, but flaws in the construction of the Russell 2000 Index raise trading costs and place greater emphasis on volatile low-quality companies. Both share classes retain a Morningstar Medalist Rating of Bronze.

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