What is the number one traded ETF?
In the past year, SPY returned a total of 22.57%, which is slightly lower than VOO's 22.70% return. Over the past 10 years, SPY has had annualized average returns of 12.31% , compared to 12.36% for VOO. These numbers are adjusted for stock splits and include dividends.
| Symbol | Name | Avg Daily Share Volume (3mo) |
|---|---|---|
| SQQQ | ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | 139,943,703 |
| TQQQ | ProShares UltraPro QQQ | 72,828,563 |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | 72,324,172 |
| SOXL | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares | 70,762,750 |
| Fund (ticker) | YTD performance | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | 10.4 percent | 0.03 percent |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) | 10.4 percent | 0.095 percent |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) | 10.4 percent | 0.03 percent |
| Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) | 8.6 percent | 0.20 percent |
- ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO)
- Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)
- Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
- VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
- Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF (XMMO)
- SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)
- Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF (SPGP)
| Symbol | Name | 5-Year Return |
|---|---|---|
| PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.83% |
| ITB | iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | 23.78% |
| FBGX | UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN | 23.63% |
| XHB | SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | 21.97% |
In the past year, SPY returned a total of 22.57%, which is slightly lower than VOO's 22.70% return. Over the past 10 years, SPY has had annualized average returns of 12.31% , compared to 12.36% for VOO. These numbers are adjusted for stock splits and include dividends.
VTI is a total U.S. market fund and holds more than 3,500 stocks. VTI is better diversified and benefits from small and mid-cap stocks that grow into large caps. VOO is less diversified, tracking the performance of the S&P 500 Index. VOO excludes small and mid-cap stocks.
The one time it's okay to choose a single investment
You wouldn't ever want to load up your portfolio with a single stock. But if you're buying S&P 500 ETFs, this is the one scenario where you might get away with only owning a single investment. That's because your investment gives you access to the broad stock market.
How to build an optimally diversified portfolio? Experts agree that for most personal investors, a portfolio comprising 5 to 10 ETFs is perfect in terms of diversification.
VOO has a conensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 399 buy ratings, 98 hold ratings and 8 sell ratings. What is VOO's price target? The average price target for VOO is $529.99. This is based on 505 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
What is the safest ETF to buy?
The S&P 500 ETF comes highly recommended by Warren Buffett, and for good reason. Not only is it safer than many other investments, but it also has a long history of earning positive returns.
The majority of individual investors should, however, seek to hold 5 to 10 ETFs that are diverse in terms of asset classes, regions, and other factors. Investors can diversify their investment portfolio across several industries and asset classes while maintaining simplicity by buying 5 to 10 ETFs.
The best-performing ETF in the last 10 years was VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH).
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
- Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA)
- iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH)
- Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)
- Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)
- Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)
- Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT)
- Invesco Mid-Cap Momentum ETF. One characteristic of the S&P 500 is that big tech stocks make up a huge chunk of its value. ...
- Global X Defense Tech ETF. Sector ETFs are another way to beat the S&P 500.
If you're interested in investing in an ETF and have $1,000 that you can spare to invest -- meaning you already have an emergency fund saved and have paid down any high-interest debt -- the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is a great option.
In fact, Vanguard's index funds and ETFs (including VOO, which we just discussed) are popular choices with investors, thanks in part to their low costs and competitive long-term performances.
Average Return. In the past year, QQQ returned a total of 32.66%, which is significantly higher than VOO's 22.70% return. Over the past 10 years, QQQ has had annualized average returns of 18.10% , compared to 12.36% for VOO. These numbers are adjusted for stock splits and include dividends.
VOO has a dividend yield of 1.39% and paid $6.41 per share in the past year. The dividend is paid every three months and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 22, 2024.
Or, you could also invest in both, for example, by putting half in VOO and half in VTI. Here's a summary of which one to choose: If you want to own only the biggest and safest stocks, choose VOO. If you want more diversification and exposure to mid-caps and small-caps, choose VTI.
What ETF to pair with VOO?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)
VT is currently around 60% U.S. stocks and 40% international stocks. For investors who want to adjust these ratios more to their liking, the solution is to pair a U.S. equity ETF like VOO or VTI with an international equity ETF like VXUS.
Average Return
Over the past 10 years, VOO has had annualized average returns of 12.52% , compared to 11.91% for VTI.
Lower dividend yield
Some ETFs pay dividends, but investors may receive higher returns on specific securities, such as stocks with large dividends. That's partly because ETFs track a broader market and therefore have lower yields on average.
Holding an ETF for longer than a year may get you a more favorable capital gains tax rate when you sell your investment.
1. Market risk. The single biggest risk in ETFs is market risk. Like a mutual fund or a closed-end fund, ETFs are only an investment vehicle—a wrapper for their underlying investment.
