
The iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF is designed to replicate the performance of a comprehensive benchmark featuring a wide array of American company shares.
Is ITOT's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

No matter what side of the aisle your political beliefs and values align with, there is one thing the majority of Americans can agree on: the country finds itself firmly in an affordability crisis. From a lopsided housing market and elevated used car prices to college tuition and higher energy prices fueling inflation, prices for everyday items and wealth-building milestones are near all-time highs.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury officially announced the investment lineup for the rollout of Trump Accounts, which includes five popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged investment vehicles that assists U.S. families with building long-term wealth for their children.

Trump Accounts launch July 4 with the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF as the default investment. The Treasury Department plans to add more low-cost index fund options soon.

iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF remains a Hold, with no compelling edge over S&P 500 ETFs despite Trump account inclusion. The Trump Account program may boost ITOT's AUM, but not enough to materially impact BlackRock or shift ITOT's competitive position versus VTI or S&P 500 funds. ITOT's portfolio is heavily weighted toward the top 500 stocks, with only marginal impact from smaller caps, limiting its outperformance potential unless broad market leadership shifts.

The iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (SPTM) both offer broad U.S. market exposure with a 0.03% expense ratio. Both funds offer similar risk-return profiles.