Why I Am Never Selling This Broad Market ETF

Core Viewpoint - Broad market exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are considered excellent investments for long-term capital growth, with the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) highlighted as a top choice for buy-and-hold strategies [1][2]. Group 1: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF - The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF tracks the CRSP US Total Market Index, encompassing the entire liquid U.S. stock market and holding approximately 3,500 different stocks, including major companies like Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet [4]. - This ETF is market cap-weighted, with a significant portion (around 25%) allocated to mid-, small-, and micro-cap stocks, providing a diversified investment approach [4]. Group 2: Market Performance and Trends - In early 2026, there has been a notable rotation away from megacap growth stocks, with the tech sector ranking as the eighth best-performing sector in the S&P 500, trailing by about 1.5% year to date [6]. - Sectors that have historically underperformed, such as energy, materials, and consumer staples, are currently leading the market, outperforming the S&P 500 by at least 7 percentage points [7]. - Small-cap stocks are also performing well, leading by approximately 5 percentage points, while value stocks and low-volatility stocks are ahead by 4 and 1.5 percentage points, respectively [7].