The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has long been a popular choice for investors seeking broad U.S. large-cap exposure due to its low 0.03% fee and high liquidity. However, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG) now offers the same 500-stock index with a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.02% and a much lower share price, making it more accessible for smaller investments. While VOO has advantages like tighter spreads, larger assets under management, and potential tax efficiencies, SPLG's lower fees and share price make it a compelling option for new contributions, especially in tax-advantaged accounts. Investors with large VOO gains or who trade frequently may prefer to stay with VOO, but for most new money, SPLG is the cheaper, simpler choice for S&P 500 exposure.
Vanguard has overtaken BlackRock's iShares to become the largest ETF provider, driven by massive inflows and low-cost strategies. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) became the first ETF to exceed $1 trillion in assets, highlighting investor preference fo...
Vanguard's VOO ETF focuses on 500 large-cap stocks selected by the S&P committee, emphasizing mega-cap dominance and profitability. In contrast, VTI includes the same large caps plus about 3,000 small and mid-cap stocks, capturing broader market part...
Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) gained 24.8% in the first five months of 2026, significantly outperforming the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF's 9% return in the same period. This strong performance is mainly due to heavy exposure to Nvidi...
In 2026, investors have directed billions into ETFs, with strong inflows into U.S. equity core funds like Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF and Total Stock Market ETF. There is a notable shift toward international diversification, driven by concerns over U.S. m...
Warren Buffett, after stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, recommends new investors keep it simple by investing in low-cost S&P 500 index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. This approach suits most people who lack time or expertise to pick i...
