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Some people invest for many years, only to look at their portfolios and wonder if they made a mistake. This scenario came up in a recent Bogleheads Reddit post. A Redditor is having some regrets about only buying the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) and is wondering if they should have also diversified into the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (NYSEARCA:VTI). The Redditor has significant capital gains on his VOO position, so he can’t sell now. Hey wishes he bought VTI instead to get exposure to international markets, but it’s not as bad as it sounds. That’s how most commenters interpreted the most, but I will share my thoughts as well. You can learn a lot about investing from these types of Reddit posts. Key Points One Redditor feels like they messed up by buying VOO instead of VTI. These funds are very similar, and many commenters said that the Redditor did not mess up. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a

There are a myriad of ETF options for investors to choose from, but these three look like solid contenders to be core portfolio positions in April.

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Investors should consider the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF and its portfolio of 2,506 companies for broad stock market exposure & diversification. In many respects, the ITOT and VTI ETFs are virtually identical, despite the VTI ETF having over 1,000 more companies in its portfolio. Both ETFs have the same very affordable expense fee (0.03%) and both have delivered strong 10-year total returns.

The yield curve has become inverted since my last analysis of VTI, prompting me to consider hedging strategies for my equity exposure. SCHD is an excellent hedge idea for several reasons. SCHD has historically demonstrated far better resilience during market downturns in terms of severity or underwater duration.

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund offers a balanced mix of dividend growers and high-growth tech companies, making it a versatile dividend growth investment. VIG complements Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, which provides exposure to over 3,600 companies and throughout all market indexes. Over the past year, VTI slightly outperformed VIG, reflecting their differing strategies.

Focusing on dividends or total return are two distinct strategies that offer their own set of pros and cons. Total return may be the best for maximizing the value earned with every dollar increased. Dividend investing prioritizes a consistent source of supplemental income. The best investment strategy is one that aligns with your specific goals, risk tolerance, and lifestyle. Investing doesn't have to be so black or white.

I'm not a permabear, far from it, for the first time in my almost 20 years-long investment career, I'm ringing the alarm bells. Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF is widely diversified by holding 3,615 stocks and the ETF has a small expense ratio of just 0.03%, but its valuations are stretched. VTI's P/E ratio near 30 suggests overvaluation; a return to historical averages could hurt future performance.

I believe the U.S. stock market, particularly the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), presents a short-term buying opportunity due to favorable seasonality and recent market conditions. Despite geopolitical concerns and tariff issues, ETF inflows remain strong, with $111B in February and $200B in early March, indicating investor confidence. Elevated volatility and hedging activities suggest a potential for market stabilization, making VTI a reasonable medium-term play if volatility recedes.