The Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) are core building blocks for diversified portfolios, mirroring the entire U.S. stock market. Both charge a low 0.03% annual fee, with similar 1-year returns of 15.81% for SCHB and 16.06% for VTI, and identical 1.11% dividend yields.

VTI holds a broader mix of over 3,500 stocks compared to SCHB’s 2,400, with both heavily focused on the tech sector. VTI’s higher trading volume and $567 billion in assets under management may appeal to investors seeking liquidity and seamless trade execution.

Both ETFs offer similar performance, costs, and risk levels, making them nearly indistinguishable to most investors. VTI’s advantage lies in its larger asset base and broader portfolio of 3,527 stocks, while SCHB is slightly more focused with 2,407 holdings. Each fund offers a straightforward approach to U.S. equity exposure.

Investors can join Stock Advisor to receive “Double Down” alerts for promising companies, with the potential to replicate past successes like Nvidia, Apple, and Netflix. The primary differences between VTI and SCHB come down to the number of holdings and assets under management, which may influence investors seeking greater diversification or liquidity.

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