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The ETF market saw a massive surge into core index heavyweights this past week, as investors poured billions into broad U.S. equities and mega-cap tech leadership. However, this aggressive accumulation was paired with deliberate defensive positioning in ultra-short Treasuries, spot gold, and healthcare sector exposure.

Apella Capital LLC lifted its position in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI) by 1.8% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 743,141 shares of the ETF's stock after purchasing an additional 13,108 shares during

Clark Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI) by 2.3% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 109,284 shares of the ETF's stock after purchasing an additional

You bought Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI) because a total-market fund sounds safer than a plain S&P 500 fund.