SPY vs. VOO — ETF comparison tool (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between VOO and SPY ETF? ›

The primary difference between SPY, VOO and IVV is cost. SPY has an expense ratio of 0.09% while VOO and IVV only cost 0.03%.

What Are VFIAX and SPY? The Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Class (VFIAX) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) are similar investment products. Both track the S&P 500, a U.S. stock index comprising 500 companies with the largest market capitalizations.

Vanguard S&P offers a lower expense ratio (0.035%) than SPY (0.095%), which means lower costs for investors and potentially higher net returns over the long term. VOO might be the more economical choice for cost-conscious investors, especially those investing large sums or planning for long-term goals like retirement.

While the two ETFs follow the same strategy, they earn different ratings. VOO earns a top rating of Gold, while SPY earns the next best rating of Silver. Almahasneh says the reason is fees. VOO charges 0.03%, while SPY charges 0.09%.

1. VanEck Semiconductor ETF. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest U.S.-listed semiconductors companies. Midcap companies and foreign companies listed in the U.S. can also be included in the index.

The key differences between VT and VTI are expense ratio and performance. VTI has an advantage with an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.09% of SPY. Another key difference is the performance in annual returns and dividend yield.

Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund (VWEAX)

The Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund is the company's top performing bond fund over the past decade. It features a high-yield, intermediate-term fixed income portfolio.

Who owns SPY ETF? ›

SPY is owned by its investors — the shareholders of the fund. When you buy shares of SPY, you become an owner of the fund and are entitled to a share of the fund's assets and earnings.

SPY has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 401 buy ratings, 99 hold ratings and 4 sell ratings.

Based on SPY's technical indicators, SPY is a Buy. What is SPY's RSI (14)? SPY's RSI (14) is 68.81, which suggests SPY is a Neutral.

From 1999 – 2019, the stock market as defined by the S&P 500 moves on average -1% and +1% a day, for 70% of the days.

Warren Buffett has long recommended the S&P 500 index fund and ETF, and through his holding company Berkshire Hathaway, he also owns two of these types of investments: the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY).

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, VOO is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend segment of the market.

Bottom Line. The SPY ETF can be a convenient way to gain low-cost exposure to a diversified basket of large cap U.S. stocks. While SPY has multiple advantages, investors should remain aware of certain risks, such as lack of exposure to other areas of the market, before buying shares.