The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF is an exchange-traded fund that aims to provide investors with exposure to the entire U.S. stock market. It includes a wide range of companies, from large-cap to small-cap stocks, allowing for broad diversification. This ETF tracks the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index, which represents nearly all publicly traded U.S. companies. Investing in the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF can be a cost-effective way to gain access to the overall performance of the U.S. economy. With low expense ratios and a passive management approach, it is designed for long-term investors looking to build wealth through stock market growth.