John Hood Vanguard Large-Cap ETF VV-N PAST TOP PICK Apr 13, 2015

He likes it because it tracks the S&P 500. It's his favourite holding and a core holding. Includes Berskhire-Hathaway, so this is one way to own this expensive stock, and it's well-diversified.

Very similar to S&P 500. Includes names like Microsoft and Amazon. Only 4 basis points. Valuations are rich now, though economy is pretty sturdy. Likes owning the basket, but heavily weighted to tech and to just a few names.

The S&P 500, plus another 50 stocks that drill down into mid-cap. Adds diversification. Absolutely a core holding.

A core position for him. Slightly different than the S&P because it holds slightly more than 500 stocks and occasional dips into mid-caps. Offers diversification.

US large caps are basically all the names we know off by heart. This one's a bit different, in that it has the full S&P 500, but also another 30-60 stocks. Core holding for him, likes the additional diversification. He's never sold.