VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VS
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
VTI wins 5 of 9 categories
VTI wins 5 of 9 categories
VT wins: YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Holdings, Beta | VTI wins: Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, Assets Under Mgmt
MetricVTVTI
Cost
Expense Ratio0.07%0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return21.45%27.18%
3-Year Return8.12%10.82%
5-Year Return11.52%14.75%
YTD Return5.42%4.85%
Income
Dividend Yield1.85%1.24%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$42B$435B
Holdings9,8183,639
Risk
Beta0.951.01

Top Holdings

VT Top Holdings

Apple Inc4.2%
Microsoft Corp3.8%
NVIDIA Corp3.5%
Amazon.com Inc2.2%
Meta Platforms Inc1.5%

VTI Top Holdings

Apple Inc6.4%
Microsoft Corp5.8%
NVIDIA Corp5.5%
Amazon.com Inc3.4%
Meta Platforms Inc2.4%

Fund Details

DetailVTVTI
IssuerVanguardVanguard
CategoryGlobalTotal Market
BenchmarkFTSE Global All CapCRSP US Total Market
Inception Date2008-06-242001-05-24

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VT or VTI a better investment?
It depends on your goals. VT (Vanguard Total World Stock ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.07% and a 5-year return of 11.52%. VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 14.75%. VT for global simplicity. VTI for U.S. focus with manual intl allocation.
What is the expense ratio difference between VT and VTI?
VT charges 0.07% while VTI charges 0.03%. That's a difference of 0.04 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $4 per year.
Which has better returns, VT or VTI?
Over the past year, VTI delivered higher returns (27.18% vs 21.45%). Over 5 years, VTI leads with 14.75% annualized.
Can I hold both VT and VTI?
Yes, many investors hold both. VT tracks the FTSE Global All Cap while VTI tracks the CRSP US Total Market. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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