VTI Stock Recent News

The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares has had its second-worst start to a year, with a YTD return of -10.4%, underperforming international stocks. Despite strong economic indicators like job growth and retail sales, VTI faces technical challenges and an elevated valuation, justifying a hold rating. The US economy shows signs of resilience, but recession risks for 2025 are rising, impacting market sentiment and earnings expectations.

The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, while non-US stocks benefit from an international backlash against US tariffs. My buy list is narrowing, focusing on undervalued, high-conviction dividend growth stocks like Blackstone and Alphabet, despite market volatility.

Investing strategies must adapt to changing market conditions, even if long-term objectives remain the same. I reiterate my sell rating for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares due to its heavy exposure to big-cap tech and the US-China trade war. VTI's lack of diversification and significant tech sector exposure make it more susceptible to economic and political volatility.

I prefer VOO over VTI due to its better risk mitigation and superior performance in both bull and bear markets. VTI's exposure to mid and small caps increases its volatility, especially in high-interest rate environments, making it less attractive than VOO. Despite VTI's broad diversification, VOO's focus on large caps has consistently outperformed VTI, even during market downturns.

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After yesterday's massive rally that saw the stock market add $5.5 trillion in value after President Trump paused for 90 days his sweeping tariff program, stocks look like they will take a breather today.

Since its February peak, the ETF has now pulled back from about $302 to a low of $236.42.

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