Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares (VTSMX)

Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund designed to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index, which encompasses nearly 100% of the investable U.S. stock market. This index includes a broad spectrum of publicly traded U.S. companies across large-, mid-, small-, and micro-cap segments, diversified across growth and value styles. The fund employs a passively managed, index-sampling approach to replicate the index, aiming for broad market representation with minimal turnover and low expense ratios. Key features include market-cap weighting, which aligns the portfolio with the market's valuation consensus, and a diversified sector allocation dominated by technology but balanced to mitigate concentration risk. Its extensive holdings provide exposure to thousands of U.S. stocks, capturing the overall market's movements and trends. With low fees and a comprehensive market footprint, the fund serves as a foundational investment vehicle for investors seeking full exposure to the U.S. equity market's breadth and dynamics.