There are varying reports on the performance of VTI, with some outlets stating it is up, citing different stock price movements, while others report a decline. The reported gains range from 0.2% to 1.4%, attributed to movements in stocks such as META, ANET, HD, NVDA, and TXN. However, one report indicates VTI is down 2.2%, attributed to the AVGO stock price movement, introducing uncertainty about its actual performance.