BriefApril 8, 2026 · 12:24 AM
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF concentrates risk in large-cap tech stocks
Investors in the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) hold concentrated exposure to a limited number of large-cap stocks. The ETF tracks a market-weighted index of approximately 3,500 U.S. stocks. Because the index is market-weighted, the technology sector accounts for 36% of the ETF. Nvidia holds a weight of over 6% in VTI, while Apple and Microsoft comprise nearly 5.9% and 4.4%, respectively.
Willow Pemberton
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