VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
VS
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VTI wins 5 of 9 categories
VTI wins 5 of 9 categories
VTI wins: Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, Assets Under Mgmt | VT wins: YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Holdings, Beta
MetricVTIVT
Cost
Expense Ratio0.03%0.07%
Performance
1-Year Return27.18%21.45%
3-Year Return10.82%8.12%
5-Year Return14.75%11.52%
YTD Return4.85%5.42%
Income
Dividend Yield1.24%1.85%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$435B$42B
Holdings3,6399,818
Risk
Beta1.010.95

Top Holdings

VTI Top Holdings

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

VT Top Holdings

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

Fund Details

DetailVTIVT
IssuerVanguardVanguard
CategoryTotal MarketGlobal
BenchmarkCRSP US Total MarketFTSE Global All Cap
Inception Date2001-05-242008-06-24

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VTI or VT 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%. VT (Vanguard Total World Stock ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.07% and a 5-year return of 11.52%. VTI for U.S. only, VT for one-fund global portfolio
What is the expense ratio difference between VTI and VT?
VTI charges 0.03% while VT charges 0.07%. That's a difference of 0.04 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $4 per year.
Which has better returns, VTI or VT?
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 VTI and VT?
Yes, many investors hold both. VTI tracks the CRSP US Total Market while VT tracks the FTSE Global All Cap. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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