VTI ETF Dips on Tariff News but Shows Resilience in Pre-Market Trading
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) fell 2.69% to $321.80 on Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a proposed 100% tariff on Chinese imports. The decline mirrored broader market trends, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropping 2.71% and 3.56%, respectively.
Pre-market trading on Monday saw a 1.20% rebound as TRUMP signaled openness to negotiations. Investors injected $563 million into VTI over the past five trading days, reflecting continued confidence despite geopolitical tensions.
Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating for VTI, with a $371.11 price target suggesting 15.32% upside potential. The ETF's performance remains closely tied to top holdings like Nvidia (6.49%) and Microsoft.