Worried About a Crash in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks? Instantly Diversify Your Portfolio With This Spectacular Vanguard ETF.

Since the artificial intelligence (AI) boom started gathering momentum in early 2023, semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and Micron Technology have soared more than tenfold . But with infrastructure costs climbing, AI companies like Anthropic and Microsoft have recently introduced passive price increases for some of their AI software products, resulting in significantly higher usage costs for their customers.

The price increases caused one of Anthropic's customers, Uber Technologies , to blow through its entire 2026 AI budget in just four months, and the company's chief operating officer said the current rate of spending is getting harder to justify. This could be an early sign of trouble for the AI industry, meaning investors with a high degree of exposure might want to start diversifying.

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The Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VTV) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in a diverse group of America's largest companies, and with just 10% of its portfolio parked in the technology sector, it could significantly outperform the broader market if the AI boom hits a speed bump. Read on.

The Vanguard Value ETF mimics the CRSP Large Cap Value Index , which exclusively holds America's top 309 value stocks by market capitalization. These companies typically grow at a steady pace and produce strong cash flow, often returning a lot of that money to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.

Its largest sectors by weight are financials, industrials, and healthcare, whereas the widely followed S&P 500 has more than a third of its portfolio parked in the technology sector alone. Below are the top 10 holdings in the Vanguard ETF, and their individual weightings.

Data source: Vanguard. Portfolio weightings are accurate as of April 30, 2026, and are subject to change. ETF = exchange-traded fund.

JPMorgan is the world's largest investment bank. While it offers everyday banking services for consumers and businesses, it's more known for its corporate banking and wealth management divisions. Its stock is trading in the red this year, but it's still sitting on a 12-month return of 13%, and investors will also earn a 2% dividend yield if they buy it at the current price.