VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
VS
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust
VTI wins 6 of 9 categories
VTI wins 6 of 9 categories
VTI wins: Expense Ratio, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings, Beta | QQQ wins: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return
MetricVTIQQQ
Cost
Expense Ratio0.03%0.20%
Performance
1-Year Return27.18%30.82%
3-Year Return10.82%12.15%
5-Year Return14.75%18.92%
YTD Return4.85%3.12%
Income
Dividend Yield1.24%0.55%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$435B$312B
Holdings3,639101
Risk
Beta1.011.15

Top Holdings

VTI Top Holdings

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

QQQ Top Holdings

Apple Inc8.9%
Microsoft Corp8.1%
NVIDIA Corp7.8%
Amazon.com Inc5.4%
Broadcom Inc4.9%

Fund Details

DetailVTIQQQ
IssuerVanguardInvesco
CategoryTotal MarketLarge Cap Growth
BenchmarkCRSP US Total MarketNasdaq-100
Inception Date2001-05-241999-03-10

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VTI or QQQ a better investment?
It depends on your goals. VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 14.75%. QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) has an expense ratio of 0.20% and a 5-year return of 18.92%. QQQ for aggressive growth, VTI for broad market
What is the expense ratio difference between VTI and QQQ?
VTI charges 0.03% while QQQ charges 0.20%. That's a difference of 0.17 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $17 per year.
Which has better returns, VTI or QQQ?
Over the past year, QQQ delivered higher returns (30.82% vs 27.18%). Over 5 years, QQQ leads with 18.92% annualized.
Can I hold both VTI and QQQ?
Yes, many investors hold both. VTI tracks the CRSP US Total Market while QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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