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Three total market index ETFs dominate the do-it-yourself investor's shortlist for whole-market US equity exposure: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI), iShares Core S&P Total U.S.
Vanguard offers a lot of top-tier ETFs, but here's why these ones stand out to me right now.
In the end, simplicity, diversification, and low fees win out for this ideal portfolio centerpiece.
If you look beyond just the S&P 500, there are intriguing opportunities in small caps, value, and international stocks.
Many investors might not know this, but you can buy "the whole world" of stocks with one Vanguard ETF for a 0.06% expense ratio.
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) covers the entire investable U.S. stock market of more than 3,500 stocks for an expense ratio of 0.03%. Studies show that most investors and pro money managers fail to keep up with the broad market averages over time.
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF both offer broad exposure to U.S. stocks. The Total Stock Market ETF is more diversified, which could give it an advantage if tech stocks falter.
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.
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Transcripts source: company-published earnings calls. Speaker attribution and formatting are processed in-app.