SPDR offers two ETFs tracking the S&P 500: the well-known SPY and the lesser-known SPYM. While both hold the same stocks in the same proportions and pay similar dividends, SPYM charges only 0.02% in fees compared to SPY's 0.0945%. This makes SPYM a cost-effective choice for long-term investors seeking S&P 500 exposure, while SPY remains preferred by traders due to its liquidity and options market depth. Vanguard's VOO and BlackRock's IVV also offer similar exposure with slightly higher fees around 0.03%, catering to investors loyal to those firms or working with advisors.
Global bond yields surged to multi-year highs due to concerns over the US fiscal situation, including deficits and rising debt. Despite these risks, the S&P 500 remained near record highs, supported by broad-based earnings growth and expanding profit...
In 2026, dividend equity ETFs have outperformed both 10-year Treasuries and the S&P 500 index, with Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) leading with a 27.06% gain year-to-date. This outperformance is driven by sector composition and price apprecia...
Global government bond markets are pricing in structurally higher interest rates and term premiums, reflecting skepticism about fiscal and demographic sustainability. Despite recent US data suggesting lower yields, the 10-year forward rate has surged...
Joel Greenblatt's Gotham Asset Management made a significant defensive move in Q2 2026 by adding $2.65 billion to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, now about 20% of its portfolio, signaling a shift from concentrated stock picks to broader market exposure. The fu...
Joe Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners predicts the S&P 500 could hit 10,000 within 18 months, supported by historic earnings growth and broad sector gains. Corporate profits are at record highs, and earnings growth averages around 14% across se...
