ETF Explained: Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) | 4000 US Companies in 1 ETF!

Is this the best US ETF we’ve unpacked so far? In this ETF Explained, we look at Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). Suggested by listener Harry, he wants to know.. is VTS too good to be true? With a strong performance of 15.80% p.a. returns since inception, what should he know before investing?

You'll hear:

A break down of VTS key stats and info
A comparison of VTS with S&P 500 ETF IVV
How it could fit in your portfolio

Check out our ETF Explained episode on IVV here    • ETF Explained: iShares S&P 500 (IVV) ...  

For more detailed information, always head to the issuer’s website – the best resource for any ETF.

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Community question
1:24 ETF name breakdown
3:30 Benchmark
3:42 Fees
4:25 Performance
6:03 How does this fit into your portfolio
6:31 VTS or IVV
9:04 Which one would we pick?
9:59 Is it too good to be true?
11:10 Leave a suggestion

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