The Vanguard ETF That Could Set You Up for Life if You Buy It Now

The article compares two Vanguard ETFs for long-term investors: the S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Total Stock Market ETF (VTI). While VOO focuses on 500 large-cap stocks, VTI provides broader exposure with nearly 3,500 stocks including mid-caps and small-caps. The author recommends VTI for its 12% allocation to smaller stocks, which offers diversification benefits and growth potential, especially given expected double-digit earnings growth in 2026 and attractive small-cap valuations.