3 "Set and Forget" ETFs That Could Fund Your Entire Retirement

"The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI) is an excellent fund for long-term investors. It tracks the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index. The passively managed fund offers exposure to the broader stock market and has an expense ratio of 0.03%. VTI has a yield of 1.08%. It holds over 3,500 stocks and has the highest allocation to the technology sector at 37%."

"VTI has generated a cumulative 1-year return of 15.44% and a 3-year return of 73.60%. With VTI, you get to own a piece of the broader U.S. market without having to research individual stocks. VTI offers broad diversification and exposure to smaller companies. This reduces risk and offers the potential to enjoy higher returns in the long term."

"Building an investment portfolio that can fund your retirement requires you to pick assets that can withstand the market's ups and downs. The idea is to build a portfolio that doesn't require regular checkups and also generates income for you. Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be an ideal option if you're reaching close to retirement."

Building a retirement portfolio requires selecting assets that endure market fluctuations while generating income with minimal maintenance. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer an ideal solution for investors approaching retirement. The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (VTI) tracks the CRSP US Total Market Index with a 0.03% expense ratio and 1.08% yield. VTI holds over 3,500 stocks with significant technology sector exposure at 37%, providing broad diversification across the U.S. market. The fund has delivered strong performance with 18% gains over the past year and 73.60% returns over three years. VTI enables investors to gain comprehensive market exposure without researching individual stocks, reducing risk while offering long-term capital appreciation potential.

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