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This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

I reiterate a hold rating on VTI, as valuations above 23x earnings and bearish seasonality warrant caution despite recent market resilience. U.S. stocks have outperformed ex-U.S. equities, boosted by strong earnings sentiment and a robust dollar, but consolidation after significant gains is likely. Technical analysis shows a bullish breakout with a potential VTI target near $370, yet high-volume support around $300 offers downside cushion.

For most investors, especially beginners, I recommend avoiding individual stock picking and instead investing in broad market ETFs. SPY and VTI both offer diversified, low-cost exposure to the US stock market, but SPY's concentration in blue-chip firms has led to better returns and lower drawdowns. VTI includes mid- and small-caps, which can boost returns in early bull markets but also increase volatility and downside risk during downturns.

With AI-driven momentum and Fed cut hopes fueling gains, growth and large-cap ETFs like VUG and VOO are drawing investor focus.

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The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) might be the most diversified exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors can buy. It's designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index, which holds every single stock listed on American exchanges.

U.S. equity ETFs pull in $9.9B as markets surged, with IVV, JMTG, VOO, SPLG and VTI leading the inflow wave to start 2H on a strong note.

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The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI 0.62%) is one of the largest and most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With over $483 billion in assets under management ( AUM ), it's the fourth largest ETF.