Why Is Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTI) ETF Up Today, 5/1/26?

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), which tracks the broader U.S. market, opened 0.50% higher on Friday as investors digested Big Tech earnings. The move was largely driven by Apple’s (AAPL) strong Q2 results, which lifted the stock about 3% in early trading. At the same time, oil prices moved lower after reports of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following diplomatic discussions involving Iran.

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Since VTI holds broad exposure across the U.S. market, strong performance from major tech names can have a big impact on the fund’s overall movement. Overall, the VTI ETF remains up by 4.78% over the past five days. Meanwhile, its three-month average trading volume stands at around 5.51 million shares.

VTI’s Top Holdings

Currently, VTI holds 3,473 stocks with total assets worth $617.17 billion. Its top positions are:

• Nvidia (NVDA) – 6.39%
• Apple – 5.91%
• Microsoft (MSFT) – 4.36%
• Amazon (AMZN) – 3.19%
• Alphabet (GOOGL) – 2.66%

VTI’s Price Forecast

According to TipRanks’ unique ETF analyst consensus, determined based on a weighted average of analyst ratings on its holdings, VTI is a Moderate Buy. The Street’s average price target of $412.94 implies an upside of 16%. 

Currently, VTI’s five holdings with the highest upside potential are:

1. Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO)
2. Curis Inc. (CRIS)
3. Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings (RVPH)
4. Synergy CHC (SNYR)
5. CalciMedica (CALC)

Meanwhile, its three holdings with the greatest downside potential are:

1. ImageneBio, Inc. (IMA)
2. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)
3. Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS)

Notably, VTI ETF’s Smart Score is seven, implying that this ETF is likely to perform in line with the broader market.