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Sep 12, 2026 11 min

Index Fund vs. ETF | VTSAX vs. VTI

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In this video we are going to compare the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX) to the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI). Both of these investment vehicles track the Total Stock Market, but there are some key differences. We will go over what those differences are and which one might be a better fit for your portfolio.Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:13 - ETF vs. Index2:04 - 5 Key Difference:2:10 - 1) Timing of Share Price 3:21 - 2) Fractional Shares4:47 - 3) Automatic Investing5:17 - 4) Minimum5:39 - 5) Cost6:02 - So What To Consider When Deciding Between VTSAX & VTI6:12 - Worried About Price6:59 - Prefer Automation7:58 - Worried About Minimum8:30 - What I Invest In------------LINKS:► Get My Weekly Newsletters: https://www.financialtortoise.com/newsletter► Favorite Books: https://www.financialtortoise.com/bestbooksDISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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