The ETF offers a relatively attractive dividend yield. As of August 2025, it had a yield of 3.9%, more than triple the 1.2% dividend yield of an S&P 500 index fund. And thanks to its low expense ratio of 0.06%, investors get to keep more of the that the ETF produces. The fund should also deliver price appreciation as the underlying companies grow their earnings and dividends.6. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETFAlthough the S&P 500 is considered a broad-market index, it gives you exposure to only 500 large-cap U.S. stocks. If you want to own all the stocks in the U.S. market, the best way to do it is through a total stock market fund such as the ( 0.46%).As of August 2025, the fund held almost 3,550 stocks, including large-cap, , and small-cap stocks. Because its holdings encompass the S&P 500, its largest positions are the same as for the broad market index.Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF aims to track the CRSP US Total Stock Market index. Like other Vanguard funds, its low expense ratio of 0.03% makes it an affordable way to invest in the entire U.S. stock market through one ETF.7. iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETFIf it's you want, the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF ( 0.78%) is a good way to go. The fund derives its holdings from an MSCI global index and subtracts the U.S. listings. It holds more than 4,200 stocks, including large caps, mid caps, and small caps from around the world.The ETF offers diversified international exposure. Its top five geographies as of August 2025 were:Japan: 14.8% of the fund's holdingsUnited Kingdom: 9.1%Canada: 7.8%China: 7.6%France: 6.3%The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF allows you to invest globally at an affordable expense ratio of 0.07%. It also has an attractive of 3%, based on dividend payments over the last 12 months (as of mid-2025).Related investing topics, Explore the best ETFs to buy in 2025. Discover top picks across a variety of sectors with insights to help you diversify and grow your investment portfolio., 7 Best ETFs to Buy in September 2025 Exchange-traded funds tend to be less volatile than individual stocks and provide exposure to a broad range of opportunities..