SPY vs. VOO — ETF comparison tool (2024)

Performance

SPY vs. VOO - Performance Comparison

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with SPY having a 10.29% return and VOO slightly higher at 10.34%. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with SPY having a 12.50% annualized return and VOO not far ahead at 12.58%. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.

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Symbol name

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Symbol name

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

SPY vs. VOO - Expense Ratio Comparison

SPY has a 0.09% expense ratio, which is higher than VOO's 0.03% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SPY vs. VOO - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

SPY vs. VOO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SPY Sharpe Ratio is 2.30, which roughly equals the VOO Sharpe Ratio of 2.31. The chart below compares the 12-month rolling Sharpe Ratio of SPY and VOO.

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Dividends

SPY vs. VOO - Dividend Comparison

SPY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.29%, less than VOO's 1.33% yield.

TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013

SPY

SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.29%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

VOO

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.33%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%1.85%1.84%

Drawdowns

SPY vs. VOO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SPY drawdown since its inception was -55.19%, which is greater than VOO's maximum drawdown of -33.99%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SPY and VOO. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.

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Volatility

SPY vs. VOO - Volatility Comparison

SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) have volatilities of 2.71% and 2.71%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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SPY vs. VOO — ETF comparison tool (2024)

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