Three major U.S. equity index ETFs—Vanguard 500 (VOO), iShares Core S&P 500 (IVV), and Schwab U.S. Large-Cap (SCHX)—offer similar market exposure but differ in fees, index tracked, and securities lending practices. VOO and SCHX charge 0.03% annually, while IVV charges 0.04% but may offset this with securities lending income. Over long periods, even a 0.01% fee difference can significantly impact returns due to compounding. VOO is best for lowest cost and liquidity, SCHX offers broader large-cap exposure, and IVV suits those benefiting from lending income or iShares platform features.
The Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ), which invests in about 100 high-quality S&P 500 companies based on return on equity, accruals quality, and financial leverage, has gained 15% year-to-date, outperforming the broader S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 9.2%. T...
The S&P 500 experienced its largest single-day drop since April 2025, triggered by a stronger-than-expected jobs report that halted the index's upward momentum. This decline caused a 2.6% loss for the week, ending a nine-week winning streak. Despite ...
Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF, known as VOO, has become the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion in assets since its launch in 2010. This milestone outpaces older competitors like BlackRock's iShares Core S&P 500 ETF and State Street's SPDR S&P 500 ETF, which h...
In May 2026, investors heavily favored large-cap core equity ETFs, particularly broad-market S&P 500 funds like Vanguard's VOO, which saw nearly $19 billion in inflows. Tech-focused ETFs such as Invesco QQQ and thematic active ETFs like Roundhill Mem...
Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has become the first ETF or mutual fund to surpass $1 trillion in assets, growing 50% in the past year due to market gains and new investments. This milestone highlights the growing dominance of low-cost index funds in th...
