SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
VS
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO wins 2 of 9 categories
VOO wins 2 of 9 categories
SPY wins: none | VOO wins: Expense Ratio, Assets Under Mgmt | Tie: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Holdings, Beta
MetricSPYVOO
Cost
Expense Ratio0.09%0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return28.65%28.72%
3-Year Return11.38%11.45%
5-Year Return15.18%15.28%
YTD Return5.35%5.41%
Income
Dividend Yield1.20%1.27%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$622B$982B
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%

VOO Top Holdings

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

Fund Details

DetailSPYVOO
IssuerState StreetVanguard
CategoryLarge Cap BlendLarge Cap Blend
BenchmarkS&P 500S&P 500
Inception Date1993-01-222010-09-07

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPY or VOO 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%. VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 15.28%. VOO wins on fees. SPY wins on liquidity and options.
What is the expense ratio difference between SPY and VOO?
SPY charges 0.09% while VOO 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 VOO?
Over the past year, VOO delivered higher returns (28.72% vs 28.65%). Over 5 years, VOO leads with 15.28% annualized.
Can I hold both SPY and VOO?
Yes, many investors hold both. SPY tracks the S&P 500 while VOO tracks the S&P 500. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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