VTI Stock Recent News

This year has been an exceptional one for the markets as the S&P 500 has risen by around 27%. Many growth stocks are trading near or at their highs as well.

There are many different types of investors out there. Some prefer active management, choosing to pick individual stocks with the goal of beating the market and providing outsized returns over the long-term.

For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 41.3% from its 52-week low price of $202.44/share.

Exclude China and broadly defined EM stocks are posting substantially softer results, based on a set of ETFs through Friday's close. US shares are effectively neck and next with EM so far in 2024.

If you are looking to invest with an index-based ETF, should you go as broad as possible or rely on a little human intervention?

24/7 Wall St. Insights Exchange-traded funds offer a stock market type platform to invest in various indexes.

Timing the market is challenging; Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares offers exposure to small, mid, and large-cap stocks, making it a balanced choice for investors. The VTI ETF has over 3600 positions, is market-cap weighted, and heavily leans towards tech, reflecting the broader U.S. market. VTI's low fees (0.03%) and comprehensive market coverage make it a cost-effective and diversified investment option.

VTI has experienced a bearish trend, with a double-top pattern and key support levels at $251 and $244, amid seasonal and technical concerns. The Fed's potential rate-cutting cycle and upcoming US general election contribute to market volatility, impacting VTI's performance. Soft labor market data and mixed economic indicators have led to cautious sentiment, despite strong consumer spending and lower interest rates.

VTI is a core long-term holding due to its broad market exposure, low management fee, and suitability for dollar cost averaging. VTI tracks the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index, covering over 3,600 companies, with significant weighting in S&P 500 constituents. VTI's low expense ratio (0.03%) and diversified sector exposure make it a reliable choice for long-term equity portfolios.

Several key macroeconomic parameters have changed substantially in the past month. As a result, I see a much more attractive return/risk profile for VTI now than a month ago. VTI now is priced at a more reasonable FWD P/E due to the ongoing price corrections and Q2 earnings forecasts.