VOO vs SPY: ETF Comparison | FundDuel

VOO

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

SPY

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

VOO wins 2 of 9 categories

VOO wins: Expense Ratio, Assets Under Mgmt | SPY wins: none | Tie: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Holdings, Beta

Metric	VOO	SPY
Cost
Expense Ratio	0.03%	0.09%
Performance
1-Year Return	28.72%	28.65%
3-Year Return	11.45%	11.38%
5-Year Return	15.28%	15.18%
YTD Return	5.41%	5.35%
Income
Dividend Yield	1.27%	1.20%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt	$982B	$622B
Holdings	503	503
Risk
Beta	1.00	1.00

Top Holdings

VOO Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%

Microsoft Corp6.5%

NVIDIA Corp6.2%

Amazon.com Inc3.8%

Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

SPY Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%

Microsoft Corp6.5%

NVIDIA Corp6.2%

Amazon.com Inc3.8%

Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

Fund Details

Detail	VOO	SPY
Issuer	Vanguard	State Street
Category	Large Cap Blend	Large Cap Blend
Benchmark	S&P 500	S&P 500
Inception Date	2010-09-07	1993-01-22

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VOO or SPY a better investment?

It depends on your goals. VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 15.28%. SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust) has an expense ratio of 0.09% and a 5-year return of 15.18%. Compare the metrics above to decide which fits your strategy.

What is the expense ratio difference between VOO and SPY?

VOO charges 0.03% while SPY charges 0.09%. That's a difference of 0.06 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $6 per year.

Which has better returns, VOO or SPY?

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 VOO and SPY?

Yes, many investors hold both. VOO tracks the S&P 500 while SPY tracks the S&P 500. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.