The Motley Fool recommends VOO ETF over VTI for market downturns

8 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 29

VOO holds 504 large-cap stocks with $910 billion in assets, while VTI holds 3,507 stocks and $615 billion.
Both ETFs have a 0.03% expense ratio and similar top holdings, but VTI’s 12% allocation to small and mid caps adds diversification.
During market sell-offs, VOO is expected to outperform as small caps typically lag large caps, offering investors greater relative safety in challenging markets.

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