FEAT vs VTI
YieldMax Dorsey Wright Featured 5 Income ETF vs Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF
Which is better, FEAT or VTI?
Multi Alternative against Large Cap Blend.
VTI has a lower expense ratio. VTI led over 1Y and the full window.
MarketXLS is not an investment adviser. This comparison is generated automatically from market data and is for information only. A Best mark means the better reading on that one measure, not a recommendation to buy.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | FEAT | VTI |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.93% | 0.03%Best |
| AUM | $11M | $666.9B |
| Dividend Yield | 79.92% | 1.03% |
| Holdings | 7 | 3,543 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.6% | 13.5%Best |
| Max Drawdown | -33.3% | -19.3%Best |
| $10,000 over 1.5 years | $7,802 | $12,680Best |
| Top 10 Weight | - | 33.3% |
| Fund Family | YieldMax ETF | Vanguard (US) |
| Category | Alternative | Equity |
| Style | Multi Alternative | Large Cap Blend |
| Inception | Dec 16, 2024 | May 24, 2001 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 95 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. FEAT has data through Jun 15, 2026 and VTI through Sep 18, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 1.5 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Dec 17, 2024 to Jun 15, 2026 (1.5 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
FEAT has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 22.6% compared with 13.5% for VTI. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.
The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -33.3% for FEAT and -19.3% for VTI. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.67. They move together some of the time, and apart the rest.
Fees and Cost Over Time
FEAT charges 0.93% per year while VTI charges 0.03%. On a $10,000 position that is $93 vs $3 annually, a gap of $90 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, FEAT currently yields 79.92% against 1.03% for VTI.
Holdings Overlap
We hold position weights for 6 holdings in FEAT and 3,463 in VTI, totalling 99.7% and 98.1% of the two funds. The two books name no position in common, so there is no overlap percentage to show.
The two holdings books were reported 92 days apart, FEAT as of Apr 30, 2026 and VTI as of Jul 31, 2026, so some of the difference between them is the time between the two reports rather than the funds.
0 positions in common, counted across the 6 positions we hold weights for in FEAT and 3,463 in VTI, against full books of 7 and 3,543.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 1,150 positions for VTI that do not appear in our book for FEAT (97.5% of the fund), and 6 for FEAT that do not appear in VTI (99.7%).
Some of those will be the same company recorded under a different code in one of the two books, so the real difference in what you would own is no larger than this and may be smaller. We do not name the individual positions here for that reason.
You are not choosing between two funds in isolation.
Whichever of FEAT and VTI you pick has to sit alongside everything else you own. Add the rest and see what the combination actually holds.
Free for up to 10 holdings. No account needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, FEAT or VTI?
FEAT has an expense ratio of 0.93% while VTI charges 0.03%. VTI is the cheaper option, by $90 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, FEAT or VTI?
FEAT has been the more volatile fund at 22.6% annualized versus 13.5% for VTI. Worst drawdown: FEAT -33.3% vs VTI -19.3%.
Should I hold both FEAT and VTI?
FEAT and VTI have a monthly-return correlation of 0.67, so their returns are far enough apart for the mix to behave differently from either one alone. This is information, not a recommendation.
Which pays a higher dividend, FEAT or VTI?
FEAT yields 79.92% while VTI yields 1.03%, so FEAT currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is VTI better than FEAT?
VTI has a lower expense ratio. VTI led over 1Y and the full window. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.