Where Will VTI Be in 2036? Here's What Decades of History Suggest.

The article analyzes the Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) as a long-term investment option. VTI has delivered 14.53% annualized returns over the past 10 years. Using historical data showing the S&P 500 averaged 10% annual returns over 98 years, the article projects that $500 monthly investments in VTI could grow to $95,625-$119,060 by 2036, depending on future performance. The article recommends VTI as a low-cost, diversified way for long-term investors to build a U.S. stock portfolio.