Large-Cap Core Benchmark Screener

S&P 500 ETFs 2026

Compare leading S&P 500 ETFs. Screen ultra-low-cost index funds tracking the 500 largest profitable American corporations, commonly used as core holdings.

Total Funds

S&P 500 ETFs tracked

Total AUM

$3.22T

Combined assets under management

Median Yield

0.90%

Trailing 12-month median payout

Average Expense Ratio

0.07%

Lowest fee starts at 0.02% (SPYM)

S&P 500 ETFs Highlights & Top Assets by AUM

Largest by AUM

VOO

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

AUM $1.06T

Fee 0.03%

3-Mo TR +2.5%

Vanguard Analyze fund

#2 by AUM

IVV

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

AUM $889.16B

Fee 0.03%

3-Mo TR +2.5%

BlackRock, Inc. Analyze fund

#3 by AUM

SPY

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

AUM $820.42B

Fee 0.09%

3-Mo TR +2.5%

State Street Analyze fund

S&P 500 ETFs Directory

Showing 1–10 of 10 funds

Ticker / Fund Name	Issuer	Segment	AUM	Expense Ratio	3-Mo TR	Div. Yield (TTM)	Annual Payout	5Y Div Growth	Div Streak	Action
VOO Vanguard Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	Vanguard	Large-cap stocks (US)	$1.06T	0.03%	+2.5%	0.80%	$5.61	7.37%	5 y	Analyze
IVV BlackRock, Inc. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	BlackRock, Inc.	Large-cap stocks (US)	$889.16B	0.03%	+2.5%	0.81%	$6.19	7.40%	4 y	Analyze
SPY SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust	State Street	Large-cap stocks (US)	$820.42B	0.09%	+2.5%	0.99%	$7.58	5.81%	16 y	Analyze
SPY SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF	State Street	Large-cap stocks (US)	$184.72B	0.02%	+2.5%	1.01%	$0.91	5.50%	5 y	Analyze
IVW BlackRock, Inc. iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF	BlackRock, Inc.	Large-cap growth stocks (US)	$77.91B	0.18%	+1.0%	0.34%	$0.48	-1.11%	1 y	Analyze
SPY SPYG State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF	State Street	Large-cap growth stocks (US)	$56.48B	0.04%	+1.0%	0.36%	$0.44	5.00%	1 y	Analyze
IVE BlackRock, Inc. iShares Trust - iShares S&P 500 Value ETF	BlackRock, Inc.	Large-cap value stocks (US)	$50.39B	0.18%	+4.2%	1.58%	$3.61	4.59%	-	Analyze
SPY SPYV State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF	State Street	Large-cap value stocks (US)	$38.53B	0.04%	+4.2%	1.73%	$1.06	2.79%	-	Analyze
VOOG Vanguard Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares	Vanguard	Large-cap growth stocks (US)	$27.90B	0.07%	+1.0%	0.45%	$0.39	8.03%	1 y	Analyze
VOOV Vanguard Vanguard Admiral Funds - Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF	Vanguard	Large-cap value stocks (US)	$6.89B	0.07%	+4.3%	1.27%	$2.80	5.81%	-	Analyze

Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Understanding S&P 500 ETFs: The Cornerstone of Long-Term Investing

S&P 500 ETFs track the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, representing approximately 80% of the total US equity market capitalization. Constantly screened for profitability, liquidity, and financial viability, the S&P 500 has a long history across many economic cycles, though returns are not guaranteed and it has had significant declines.

Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns

Ultra-Low-Cost Index Replicators

Giants like VOO, IVV, and SPYM charging minimal 0.02%-0.03% expense ratios to maximize long-term compound wealth accumulation.

Institutional Liquidity Vehicles

Flagship SPY offering very high options market liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads for active trading and hedging.

Built-In Quality Screening

The S&P committee enforces strict profitability criteria (four consecutive quarters of positive GAAP earnings) before adding new stocks.

How to Evaluate S&P 500 ETFs (Investor Checklist)

Expense Ratios Matter Over Decades: Over a 30-year horizon, saving 7 basis points between VOO (0.03%) and SPY (0.09%) compounds into thousands of dollars in preserved capital.
Understand Market-Cap Weighting Concentration: The top 10 companies in the S&P 500 currently represent over 30%-35% of total index weight, heavily driven by big tech.
Reinvest Dividends Automatically: Historically, reinvested dividends have made up a meaningful share of the S&P 500’s total return.

Frequently Asked Questions About S&P 500 ETFs

Which S&P 500 ETF is the cheapest for long-term buy-and-hold?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), and SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) are the most cost-effective, with expense ratios as low as 0.02% to 0.03%.

Why does SPY have a higher expense ratio than VOO?

SPY was launched in 1993 as a Unit Investment Trust; it remains one of the most actively traded ETFs, prioritizing institutional liquidity over fee cuts.

Which S&P 500 ETFs currently have the highest AUM?

In this category, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) leads with over $1.06T in Assets Under Management, offered by Vanguard.

What are the eligibility requirements for a stock to join the S&P 500?

A company must be US-based, meet a minimum market capitalization set by S&P Dow Jones Indices, be highly liquid, have a public float of at least 50%, and report positive GAAP earnings over the most recent four consecutive quarters.

How can I track my S&P 500 ETFs with Snowball Analytics?

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