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How to Invest in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)

By Tony Dong – Updated Oct 1, 2025 at 11:13AM | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

  • Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF offers broad U.S. market coverage including 3,500+ stocks.
  • VTI is cost-effective with a low expense ratio of 0.03%.
  • It pays dividends quarterly, suitable as a core portfolio holding for diversification.
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