The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (SPTM) are both low-cost options with similar yields. VTI holds more stocks, but both are tech-heavy. SPTM slightly outperforms in 5-year returns, but 12-month performance is equal. The choice depends on investor preferences.
Costs for VTI and SPTM are the same at 0.03% expense ratio with similar dividend yields. Performance metrics show marginal differences, with SPTM slightly outperforming VTI over five years. Both ETFs provide broad exposure to the U.S. stock market with similar characteristics in sector allocation, top holdings, and risk profile.
Investors seeking broad U.S. equity holdings can consider VTI or SPTM, as both offer low-cost access to the market. Differences lie in the number of holdings and AUM, with VTI holding more stocks and having higher AUM. Personal preference for fund size or index coverage can guide the choice.

Read more at Nasdaq: SPTM and VTI Both Offer Low-Cost Broad U.S Market Exposure, but Which Is the Better Buy?