Cheap and easy diversification are two staples of the exchange-traded product structure, which have helped make this the preferred investment vehicle for investors of all walks. ETFs have made their way into countless portfolios as many have embraced the cost-efficient nature of these financial instruments, which now cover virtually every corner of the global market. As such, adding core equity exposure to your portfolio has never been easier; those looking to diversify across U.S. markets should consider Vanguard’s Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) as it offers a compelling portfolio with an attractively-low price tag [see How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. In A Nutshell VTI is a veteran fund in the space as this offering has been around since May 24, 2001. This ETF is linked to the MSCI US Broad Market Index, which is comprised of U.S. common stocks regularly traded on the New York and American Stock Exchanges as well as the [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: The Top 10 Cheapest And Most Expensive ETFs Ten Commandments Of ETF Investing Ten ETFs Every Advisor Should Know (But Most Have Never Heard Of): Part I ETF Price Wars? Schwab Slashes Expense Ratios Claymore Launches Three Wilshire ETFs (WFVK, WXSP, WREI)