Better Buy: VTI vs. VOO
While the benefits of index fund investing are well established, deciding which funds to choose opens up a wider debate. You might find yourself on Vanguard's account page struggling to decide between two similar funds. You might also wonder if there's a point in holding multiple funds covering the same segments of the market.
The truth is, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) are quite similar but also different enough to merit separation. Let's look at when each fund would be a better buy for your portfolio.
Vanguard's Total Stock Market ETF is a preferred holding for someone who values simplicity. If you want to buy a single fund and hold it forever, you really can't go wrong with Vanguard Total Stock.
Source Fool.com
