Better ETF for Beginners: ITOT's Broad Market Exposure vs. VTV's Low-Risk Stability
The Motley Fool·2026-01-03 13:46
Explore how differences in sector exposure and dividend focus shape the risk and income profiles of these two popular ETFs.Both the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV +0.95%) and iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Market ETF (ITOT +0.32%) aim to give investors diversified access to U.S. equities, but their approaches differ: VTV focuses on large-cap value stocks, while ITOT tracks nearly the entire U.S. stock market, spanning growth and value, large and small companies. Here’s how these two popular low-cost options stack ...