Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTI
VTI charges 0.03% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | VTI vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | VTI vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.01B | Jun 2016 | VTI vs USPX | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | VTI vs SCHK | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | VTI vs SPTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTI
VTI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 56 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VTI vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | VTI vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 94 | — | May 2024 | VTI vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | VTI vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | VTI vs RAFE |
Top Performing VTI Alternatives (YTD)
VTI is at 11.75% YTD. There are 90 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.74%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.74% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | VTI vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 33.91% | — | May 2024 | VTI vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 33.78% | — | Sep 2024 | VTI vs CNAV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.85% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VTI vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.16% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | VTI vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTI
VTI has 12.83% 1-year volatility. There are 115 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | VTI vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.66% | — | Jul 2025 | VTI vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.55% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | VTI vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.88% | 402.23M | May 2020 | VTI vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.24% | 4.85M | Sep 2025 | VTI vs SPCT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTI
VTI has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.92%. There are 83 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | VTI vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | VTI vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | VTI vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | VTI vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | VTI vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VGT, VXUS and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 11.30% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VTI vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 23.92% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VTI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 13.28% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VTI vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | 8.17% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VTI vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 68 | 12.17% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VTI vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 85 | 12.90% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VTI vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 39 | 0.27% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VTI vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 67 | 8.88% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VTI vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 15.07% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VTI vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | 14.16% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VTI vs VEA |
Often Compared With VTI
Investors most often compare VTI with SPY, SCHD, FZROX. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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