{
  "id": 5794939,
  "title": "Why I'm Still Investing in VTI Right Now No Matter What the Stock Market Does",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/why-im-still-investing-in-vti-right-now-no-matter-what-the-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-im-still-investing-vti-155000939.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investors often perceive the stock market as being so successful that it may seem suspicious, with the S&P 500 index delivering impressive gains over the years. However, this perception overlooks the value of long-term investing. For instance, a $200 monthly investment in an S&P 500 ETF over 40 years could yield over $1 million, even with the inclusion of significant economic downturns. The S&P 500 has an impressive average return of 10%, but the broader U.S. market, as represented by the Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), has provided even more robust returns. VTI includes a vast array of stocks, from large-cap companies to mid- and small-cap firms, and boasts a lower expense ratio than S&P 500 ETFs. The fund's resilience over time, spanning 98 years, underscores its reliability for long-term investors. Despite occasional downturns, the long-term outlook for the stock market remains optimistic, making VTI a compelling choice for those seeking to invest with confidence and potential for substantial growth.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "VTI offers broad market exposure with lower fees than S&P 500 ETFs.",
    "Fund's 98-year track record demonstrates reliability for long-term growth.",
    "Monthly $200 investment could grow over $1 million in 40 years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Motley Fool",
        "title": "Why I'm Still Investing in VTI Right Now No Matter What the Stock Market Does",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/why-im-still-investing-in-vti-right-now-no-matter-what-the-stock-5799907",
        "published": "2026-09-05T15:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Why I'm Still Investing in VTI Right Now No Matter What the Stock Market Does",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/why-im-still-investing-in-vti-right-now-no-matter-what-the-stock-5801415",
        "published": "2026-09-05T15:50:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}