The Best S&P 500 ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of S&P 500 ETFs.

S&P 500 ETFs and funds track the S&P 500 Index, a benchmark of 500 of the largest U.S. publicly traded companies weighted by market capitalization. Widely used as a proxy for the overall U.S. stock market, these funds offer broad, low-cost exposure to large-cap American equities across all major sectors and are among the most popular core holdings for long-term investors.

Number of ETFs: 116
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.44%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 3.44%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 18.28%
Median Risk/Return Score: 67 / 100

116 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
BFEB	Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February	Options Trading, S&P 500	Jan 31, 2020	0.79%	8.84%	—	0.00%	83
BUFM	AB Moderate Buffer ETF	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Dec 9, 2024	0.69%	3.97%	—	0.00%	67
BUFP	PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Jun 11, 2024	0.50%	7.12%	—	0.01%	88
CATH	Global X S&P 500 Catholic Values ETF	S&P 500	Apr 18, 2016	0.29%	8.38%	14.43%	0.77%	52
CHRI	Global X S&P 500 Christian Values ETF	S&P 500, ESG	Sep 23, 2025	0.29%	9.30%	—	0.39%	—
CPSD	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - De...	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Dec 2, 2024	0.69%	3.20%	—	0.00%	95
CPSL	Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection...	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Sep 9, 2024	0.79%	3.25%	—	0.00%	95
CPSM	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma...	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	May 1, 2024	0.69%	2.55%	—	0.00%	97
CPSP	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap...	S&P 500, Defined Outcome	Apr 1, 2025	0.69%	3.70%	—	0.00%	98
CPST	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Se...	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Sep 3, 2024	0.69%	3.52%	—	0.00%	96
CPSU	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ju...	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Jun 2, 2025	0.69%	2.33%	—	0.00%	94
DDFS	Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - ...	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Aug 29, 2025	0.79%	4.48%	—	0.00%	—
DIVG	Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Growers ETF	S&P 500, Dividend	Dec 4, 2023	0.39%	17.95%	—	2.98%	91
DSPY	Tema S&P 500 Historical Weight ETF Strategy	Large Cap Blend Equities, S&P 500	Mar 31, 2025	0.18%	12.27%	—	0.75%	79
EFIV	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF	S&P 500, ESG	Jul 27, 2020	0.10%	10.48%	—	0.96%	75
EMOT	First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF	S&P 500	Jun 26, 2024	0.60%	13.12%	—	1.07%	64
FB	ProShares S&P 500 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Jun 24, 2025	0.58%	6.83%	—	1.99%	95
FCFY	First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Free Cash Flow ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, S&P 500	Aug 22, 2023	0.60%	4.23%	—	1.41%	35
FLAG	Global X S&P 500 U.S. Market Leaders TOP 50 ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, S&P 500	Apr 15, 2025	0.29%	3.24%	—	2.00%	31
GPIX	Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	Oct 24, 2023	0.29%	10.23%	—	8.11%	78

Best S&P 500 ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top S&P 500 ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CPSP (98) and PMMY (98). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
CPSP	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap...	98	21.00M	Apr 2025
PMMY	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May	98	—	Apr 2025
CPSM	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma...	97	56.40M	May 2024
PMFB	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - February	96	—	Jan 2025
CPST	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Se...	96	32.10M	Sep 2024

Best-Performing S&P 500 ETFs Over 5 Years

The top S&P 500 ETFs is RSPG (24.85%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average 1-year return of 18.28% and an average 5-year return of 10.44%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
RSPG	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF	24.85%	565.18M	Nov 2006
SPMO	Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF	20.21%	21.26B	Oct 2015
SPXL	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF	19.59%	6.52B	Nov 2008
UPRO	ProShares UltraPro S&P 500	19.17%	5.08B	Jun 2009
SPUU	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF	17.73%	248.03M	May 2014

Lowest-Cost S&P 500 ETFs

The top S&P 500 ETFs is SPYM (0.02%). With an average expense ratio of 0.44%, S&P 500 ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
SPYM	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF	0.02%	159.23B	Nov 2005
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	866.46B	May 2000
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	1.70T	Sep 2010
SPYV	SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF	0.04%	35.72B	Sep 2000
SPYG	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF	0.04%	51.07B	Sep 2000

Highest-Yield S&P 500 ETFs

The top S&P 500 ETFs is WDTE (32.93%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.44%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
WDTE	Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ET...	32.93%	65.46M	Sep 2023
XDTE	Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	32.04%	335.40M	Mar 2024
SDTY	YieldMax S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	27.19%	45.92M	Feb 2025
XPAY	Roundhill S&P 500 Target 20 Managed Distribution E...	21.05%	159.96M	Oct 2024
SPYT	Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF	21.05%	153.62M	Mar 2024

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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