Where Will VTI Be in 2046? Here's What 25 Years of History Suggests.

Over its 25-year history, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has returned about 9.4% annually. A $10,000 investment at inception would have grown to more than $100,000.

The Motley Fool • 9 hours ago

VTI vs. QQQ: Here's the ETF I'd Personally Buy and Hold for Decades

The Invesco QQQ Trust is one of the best ETFs to invest in major tech names and AI stocks. Vanguard research predicts that U.S. small caps and value stocks could outperform U.S. large caps and growth stocks in the next 10 to 30 years.

The Motley Fool • 14 hours ago

If You'd Held VTI Through Every Recession Since 2001, Here's Exactly How Much You'd Have Today

There have been three recessions and four bear markets over the past 25 years. The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF has averaged a nearly 10% annualized return since then.

The Motley Fool • Oct 26, 2026

Market Winners Stall As Oil Prices Revive Inflation Fears

Commodities and stocks continue to drive solid gains in global asset allocation strategies in 2026, based on a set of ETFs tracking the major asset classes through Friday's close. The WisdomTree GCC Commodity ETF is up nearly 26% so far in 2026, far ahead of the rest of the pack.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

History Shows 1 Powerful Fact That Makes Me Bullish on VTI

The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) was launched in May 2001. In the past 25 years since then, VTI has delivered average annual returns of 9.44%.

The Motley Fool • Oct 25, 2026

3 ETFs That Can Weather Stock Market Volatility

Owning a well-diversified portfolio of stocks is often the best strategy to withstand volatility in a bear market. The best low-cost index funds have track records of strong annualized returns -- through good times and bad.

The Motley Fool • Oct 21, 2026

Where Will VTI Be in 20 Years? Here's What History Suggests

The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has delivered 9.44% average annual returns over the past 25 years. If VTI keeps generating that same annualized return for the next 20 years, a one-time $10,000 investment in VTI could grow to $60,747.

The Motley Fool • Oct 19, 2026

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch

Covered call ETFs have risen in popularity in recent years with older investors, particularly retirees, willing to give up some market upside for a monthly income stream. ETFs are generally tax-efficient investment vehicles, but because these funds distribute income in various forms, the potential tax hit is easy for investors to miss until IRS form 1099-DIV arrives.

CNBC • Oct 18, 2026

VOO, VTI, SPY, or IVV? How These 4 Index Funds Differ

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) includes small- and mid-caps, making it a more comprehensive portfolio. Expense ratios, trading spreads, and liquidity are also key differentiators among these ETFs.

The Motley Fool • Oct 16, 2026

History Says This Is the 1 Portfolio Move Every Investor Should Make Before the Next Bear Market

Bear markets are inevitable, but you can set your portfolio up for the eventual market rebound by diversifying your investments.  The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF gives you exposure to about 3,500 publicly traded companies across all U.S. market sectors.

The Motley Fool • Oct 10, 2026