★5 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs Are Undergoing Stock Splits. But Which Is the Best Buy Before the Split Takes Effect on April 21?

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Vanguard is implementing stock splits on five of its low-cost ETFs, including the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), aiming to bring their share prices below $100 by April 21st. This move is largely cosmetic, as a split doesn't change the underlying value or market capitalization of the fund; investors simply own more shares at a lower price. However, it matters because lower per-share prices can psychologically make ETFs seem more accessible and affordable, potentially encouraging greater retail investor participation, especially for those who still think in terms of buying whole shares. The key thing to watch isn't the split itself, but whether this increased accessibility translates into a noticeable uptick in trading volume or new investor inflows for these specific Vanguard offerings post-split.