VTSAX - The Greatest Index Fund In The World

In this video, I'll be discussing VTSAX, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund. I believe it to be the greatest index fund in the world and I'll explain why.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Why Index Fund
4:22 - Why VTSAX
9:41 - VTSAX vs. VFIAX
10:46 - VTSAX vs. VTI
11:42 - VTSAX Alternatives

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

[Lamarche]

The 85% of funds managers underperforming the index provided is for any single year. More impressively and importantly is to look at that figure over 5, 10, and 20 years, where it increases to 90, 97, and 99%. That makes for a more than compelling case for index investing, and how very rare the likes of Peter Lynch truly are.

[titusabraham]

He was called Saint Bogle for a reason. A legend. A humanitarian. Few have done more to allow the average person to benefit from the capitalist system.

[stellamoore]

Inflation depreciates idle money. I'm in a privileged position to be able to save almost 65% of our net household income, as I placed it on safer investments. The key for us was not spending beyond our means. If you invest and have other sources of income outside of dividends then you will be able to live off dividends. Got north of $520K in my portfolio as I bought a lot of dividend stocks before, I'm buying more now, and I will buy more when it drops further.

[jozsibacsi]

I've been invested in VTSAX for more than 30 years. It's been the best financial investment decision that I have ever made.

[maciasrestis]

Mr. Kim, the number of views from your videos don't reflect the quality of your content. Please, don't stop producing your content. It is one of the best financial content on YouTube right now and I hope that more and more people notice your channel. Have a good rest of the week!

[rony]

Mr. Kim you are amazing
You are combining most genuine financial advices together and make it easy for a regular guy like me.

[cheryljohnson]

Finally, someone makes investing easy to understand. THANK YOU!!

[johnkim]

I like your presentation and content very much! I am very grateful for the advice that you share as well.

[antoniowhite]

Awesome explanations of the history and difference between owners of Fidelity/Vanguard. $8.2 Billion is a lot different than $80 million and really shows the goals of both CEO's and how they treat customers. Thank you!

[lauralarisma]

Thank you for this video! I enjoy your videos a lot. Clear & Concise !

[dfabove]

You are the best ! I enjoy your matter of fact style ! I am now going to buy VTSAX !!!

[Ursin]

Thank you for teaching me. I might switch my Retirement Index Fund in my VG Roth to a VTSAX.

[Oinnk]

All this useful information! I take notes everyday with things related to Real Estate, Investing, Tax-Write Offs, etc and you've helped me alot with mostly Investing! Thanks!

[speedmao]

This was so nicely presented - thank you!

[djholland]

Currently 100% in my Roth and taxable. Love VTSAX

[FortnitefanYT]

Good commentary. I follow this advice for many years.

[I.LikeCars]

Sorry for a newbie question but, why is this favorable over VOO? Is it just to have exposure to smaller companies?

[lailaatallah]

Excellent info and research, as always! I am impressed with how thorough you are. I especially appreciate how do you tend to give the larger context, before providing all of the relevant details.

For me, this is the perfect one two punch, that gives me actionable ideas, based on clear understanding.

I don’t know any other channel that does this as well as you do.

[jarenmcknight]

Best index fund for a Roth IRA in my opinion

[lowp]

ETFs have lower taxes than mutual funds. If you are not using a tax advantaged account, do NOT buy mutual funds. Buy ETFs.