SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
VS
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
It's a tie across 9 categories
These ETFs are evenly matched across 9 categories
SPY wins: Assets Under Mgmt | IVV wins: Expense Ratio | Tie: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Holdings, Beta
MetricSPYIVV
Cost
Expense Ratio0.09%0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return28.65%28.70%
3-Year Return11.38%11.42%
5-Year Return15.18%15.25%
YTD Return5.35%5.38%
Income
Dividend Yield1.20%1.25%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$622B$575B
Holdings503503
Risk
Beta1.001.00

Top Holdings

SPY Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%
Microsoft Corp6.5%
NVIDIA Corp6.2%
Amazon.com Inc3.8%
Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

IVV Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%
Microsoft Corp6.5%
NVIDIA Corp6.2%
Amazon.com Inc3.8%
Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

Fund Details

DetailSPYIVV
IssuerState StreetBlackRock
CategoryLarge Cap BlendLarge Cap Blend
BenchmarkS&P 500S&P 500
Inception Date1993-01-222000-05-15

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPY or IVV a better investment?
It depends on your goals. SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust) has an expense ratio of 0.09% and a 5-year return of 15.18%. IVV (iShares Core S&P 500 ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 15.25%. IVV wins on fees. SPY wins on options liquidity.
What is the expense ratio difference between SPY and IVV?
SPY charges 0.09% while IVV charges 0.03%. That's a difference of 0.06 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $6 per year.
Which has better returns, SPY or IVV?
Over the past year, IVV delivered higher returns (28.70% vs 28.65%). Over 5 years, IVV leads with 15.25% annualized.
Can I hold both SPY and IVV?
Yes, many investors hold both. SPY tracks the S&P 500 while IVV tracks the S&P 500. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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