The Great Debate: VTSAX vs. VTI - Which One Should You Choose?

Which one suits your financial needs? Learn the similarities and differences of VTSAX and VTI to maximize your returns.

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VTI: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

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VTSAX: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund

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Differences

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The Great Debate: VTSAX vs. VTI - Which One Should You Choose?

Which one suits your financial needs? Learn the similarities and differences of VTSAX and VTI to maximize your returns.

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VTI: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

The fund is designed to be a passive indexing fund, meaning a low expense ratio and a very low turnover rate.

VTSAX: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund

VTSAX holds to be the biggest mutual fund in the entire world, with more than $800 billion in controlled assets.

Similarities

Both VTI and VTSAX are from Vanguard, a big ETF and mutual fund company. Both funds have more than $800 billion in assets.

Differences

The most basic distinction between the two is that VTI is an ETF, whereas VTSAX is a mutual fund. Therefore, there is a clear difference in investing in these funds.

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