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Reduce VTI And Extend Your Equity Exposure With REGL
Got $100,000? The 1 ETF I Would Buy Is VTI
While many investors would lean towards tech and growth stocks, diversification may be the better choice. Including small caps in a portfolio can help produce superior long-term risk-adjusted returns.
VTI vs. SPTM: How These Popular Total Stock Market ETFs Compare on Risk, Returns, and Cost
VTI covers a broader slice of the US stock market with more than double the holdings of SPTM. Both funds offer identical low expenses and yields, but VTI posts a very slightly higher one-year total return.
VTI Is Likely To Lag The S&P 500 In 2026
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has underperformed Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) by 11% over the past five years, favoring VOO for alpha generation. VTI's broader exposure to mid, small, and micro-caps increases volatility and leaves it less able to capture mega-cap-led market gains compared to VOO. Large caps, especially those driving the AI revolution, are expected to lead the market, positioning VOO for continued outperformance over VTI.
Why I Am Never Selling VTI -- Even During a Market Crash
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF tracks the performance of the entire U.S. stock market. Ample diversification can help limit risk during market slumps.
Sell VTI And Buy VBR To Diversify
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF offers broad exposure but remains heavily weighted to large-cap stocks (technology), limiting true diversification. VTI's performance closely tracks large-cap ETFs like VOO, with both outperforming small-cap benchmarks such as IWM over recent years. Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF provides better diversification, lower tech exposure, and a low expense ratio but is rated Hold due to valuation concerns.
Dimensional Widens Bridge Between ETFs & Mutual Funds
On the same day of the five-year anniversary of Dimensional entering a competitive, rapidly evolving exchange traded fund business, the active ETF provider received an approval notice from the SEC granting the firm exemptive relief to offer dual share class funds. Their timing couldn't be more auspicious.
VTI: Expecting A Year-End Rally After The November Shakeout (Upgrade)
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF is upgraded to a "Buy," citing strong long-term fundamentals and recent price reset. VTI benefits from broad diversification, low expenses, and high liquidity, despite a weak start to November and elevated valuations. Seasonal trends and contrarian sentiment suggest a potential year-end rally, especially around Thanksgiving and December.
VTI May Be The Next Winner As Market Concentration Peaks
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF offers broad US market exposure, with ≈3,600 firms, balancing mega-cap concentration and diversification. VTI's lower tech concentration and inclusion of mid/small/micro caps reduce risk and provide better cyclical exposure compared to the S&P 500. While VTI's historical returns slightly lag peers, its diversified portfolio positions it to benefit from potential market rotation toward smaller caps as interest rates fall.
2 Defensive ETFs Beating the VTI This Year
It's not easy to beat the incredibly popular Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI), an ETF that's even broader than the S&P 500, in any given year.
VTI Vs. IJR: The Case For A Concentrated Small-Cap Bet
Small-cap stocks, represented by iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, are valued near a cyclical bottom relative to large-cap funds such as Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares. IJR historically offered a compelling size premium and competitive growth compared to mega-cap-heavy indices like VTI and QQQ. The size premium turned negative around 2019 and has stayed negative since then.
Is The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund a Buy?
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI 0.64%) might be the most boring investment on Wall Street -- and that's exactly why it works. While hedge funds chase the next big thing and retail traders bet on meme stocks, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) quietly delivers the entire U.S. stock market for 3 basis points.
