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Analysis shows VTI's extra tickers underperformed VOO over the last decade

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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An analysis published on September 22, 2026, compared the performance of the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) against the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) over the previous decade. The report found that VTI returned 243.42% on a price basis, while VOO returned 322.10% during the same ten-year period ending September 21, 2026. The difference was attributed to the inclusion of roughly 3,000 small- and mid-cap names outside the S&P 500.

From 247wallst.com

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The findings suggest that the broader market exposure promised by VTI may have carried a performance cost compared to the large-cap focus of VOO. The divergence in returns occurred despite both funds charging the same fee tier.

Observations compare the performance and market exposure of various ETFs, including VTI, iShares Russell 2000 ETF, and the S&P 500.

From 247wallst.com

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  • VOOThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF tracked by the analysis.
  • VanguardThe asset manager responsible for creating and operating the VOO ETF.

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