Is the Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF a Buy Now?

There are plenty of avenues for investors to gain exposure to a wide variety of stocks, but if you want to benefit from small-cap companies, which are typically worth between $300 million to $2 billion, then one of your best options is the Russell 2000 index, which is a collection of -- you guessed it -- about 2,000 small publicly traded domestic companies.Buying the Vanguard Russell 2000 Index ETF (NASDAQ: VTWO) can be a great way to diversify your investment across many different companies, but lately, the index hasn't performed as well as the S&P 500. The Vanguard Russell 2000 Index ETF is up about 25% over the past three years, while the S&P 500 has gained 66%.So, is it worth buying this Russell 2000 ETF? I think it's best not to put your money into this popular ETF right now for two reasons.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool