VOO vs. IWO: What's the Difference for S&P 500 Investors in 2026?
Sector allocations and top holdings remain nearly identical, but one fund commands a much larger asset base and has lower fees.
VOO vs. IWO: What's the Difference for S&P 500 Investors in 2026?
Overview
A comparison of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) shows two funds tracking the same index, with the Vanguard fund offering a significantly lower expense ratio.
Both funds seek to mirror the performance of the S&P 500 index, representing a broad cross-section of large-cap American companies. While the SPDR trust holds a legendary status as the first U.S.-listed ETF, the Vanguard fund may appeal to long-term investors focused on minimizing costs and maximizing total returns.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
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