SPTM vs. ITOT: Which Total U.S. Stock Market ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?
Explore how these two total market funds compare on fees, holdings, and market exposure for investors seeking broad diversification.
SPTM vs. ITOT: Which Total U.S. Stock Market ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?
Overview
The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPTM) and the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:ITOT) offer nearly identical low-cost exposure to the broad U.S. equity market, with similar risk-return profiles.
Investors seeking a "buy everything" approach often gravitate toward total market funds like these. Both ETFs aim to capture the performance of the entire domestic stock landscape -- ranging from massive tech giants to smaller industrial firms -- providing a core foundation for long-term portfolios. These funds are designed for investors who prefer a hands-off strategy while maintaining exposure to thousands of American businesses.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
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