Index Fund vs. ETF | VTSAX vs. VTI

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.

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro
1:13 - ETF vs. Index
2:04 - 5 Key Difference:
2:10 - 1) Timing of Share Price
3:21 - 2) Fractional Shares
4:47 - 3) Automatic Investing
5:17 - 4) Minimum
5:39 - 5) Cost
6:02 - So What To Consider When Deciding Between VTSAX & VTI
6:12 - Worried About Price
6:59 - Prefer Automation
7:58 - Worried About Minimum
8:30 - What I Invest In

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