If I Could Only Hold 1 Vanguard ETF Forever, Here's What I'd Buy

The article recommends the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) as the ideal single buy-and-hold ETF for long-term investors. VTI is preferred over the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) because it provides broader diversification by including roughly 3,500 stocks across all market caps, including mid- and small-cap stocks that have recently outperformed large-caps. With an ultra-low expense ratio of 0.03%, VTI serves as an ideal foundational portfolio holding for participating in broad U.S. economic growth.