VTI vs. VTV: Which of These Ultra-Popular Vanguard ETFs Is the Better Investment Right Now?
Written by Katie Brockman for The Motley Fool -> VTI offers exposure across the entire U.S. equity spectrum, whereas VTV concentrates specifically on large-cap value companies. Both funds share an ultra-low 0.03% expense ratio, but VTV provides a higher dividend yield. VTI is
VTI offers exposure across the entire U.S. equity spectrum, whereas VTV concentrates specifically on large-cap value companies.
Both funds share an ultra-low 0.03% expense ratio, but VTV provides a higher dividend yield.
VTI is more technology-focused, while VTV tilts toward financial services.
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) and the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT:VTV) are both strong investments that can help protect against risk, but they differ in their underlying portfolios.
While one provides comprehensive exposure to the entire U.S. market, the other tilts toward stable, dividend-paying stocks. Here’s how these ultra-popular ETFs compare in the ways that matter to investors.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Both funds offer an exceptionally low 0.03% expense ratio, making them among the most affordable options in their categories. For income-seekers, the value-focused VTV provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend payout than VTI.
VTI offers a massive portfolio of 3,484 stocks spanning small-, mid-, and large-cap companies. It tracks a broad index that encompasses both growth and value styles, providing a comprehensive view of the domestic equity market.
