The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) and Schwab U.S.
Broad Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHB) provide nearly identical exposure to the domestic stock market at the same rock-bottom price point
Investors often view these two funds as interchangeable building blocks for a core portfolio. Both seek to capture the entire spectrum of the American equity market, ranging from massive tech giants to smaller enterprises, though they follow different underlying indexes to achieve that goal. Snapshot (cost & size) Cost is a wash in this matchup, as both funds charge just 0.03% annually.
This high level of affordability means nearly all of the market performance flows directly to the investor. Yields are also currently identical at 1.00%. Performance & risk comparison What’s inside The Schwab U.S.